Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1998/04/20
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]At 08:47 PM 4/20/98 -0500, you wrote: >At 01:03 PM 4/20/98 -0700, you wrote: > >>I am also CONSIDERING selling my APO 100mm 2.8 MACRO, but I >>am not sure yet. That lens is a legend, and has no equal in the Nikon >>line or elsewhere. I just may get an R6.2 or R7 to go with it. > >Keep it! You will regret getting rid of it. I'd suggest an R7. For you the >more accurate meter would be important, and the 1/2 stop detents for >shutter speeds. And the TTL flash. Not as good as the R8, but good. The R7 >has a smoother shutter that will help with image sharpness at slower speeds. >========== > >Eric Welch I agree. I had R4's and R6's. Now R7's. The R7's are a much more mature product. 1/2 stop shutter speeds is the greatest thing since sliced bread. My daughter just bought an R7 and took a roll of E200 using P mode. I've never known anyone to use P mode. I was really impressed. An entire roll of perfectly exposed slides. Back light, side light, sunset, etc... It was amazing. Jim