Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1998/04/20
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Andrew, In a message dated 98-04-20 23:18:21 EDT, you write: << Is the 1/100 sec flash synchronization of the R7 compared to the R8's 1/250sec a serious drawback in flash photography, especially for fill flash? >> I used to think it was a big deal until I thought about shooting my experience with leaf shutter cameras. I very rarely shot with high shutter speeds 1/250 and above. So do I miss giving up 1.25 stops? no. << R5 to R7?>> I changed from R5 to R7s about a year before the R8 was introduced. I like the R7 for the TTL metering and 1/2 stop shutter speeds and finder display. To switch at this time given the options, I would wait for the R8 to drop in price (used ones are $1800) if that is the direction that you want to pursue. I still have my R7s and most likely will keep them for a long time. I personally feel that while the R8 is a wonderful camera, it just feels too large in my hands. Shoot with what feels comfortable to you, as we all know some on the board love older cameras and will never change because that is what feels right to them. Al