Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1998/04/23
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]I have the 6x7 and 6x9w Fuji cameras, a low cost way to do medium format. I also have a 6x7 Pentex but save this for studio work. On the road I take the Fuji's and of course my M6. Some problems: the split image focus is a lot smaller and dimmer than Leica. It is impossible to use with a filter system (like cokin) because of the way the lens shade (built in) is constructed. If you're not used to 2 1/4 format watch out for DOF on the 90 mm lens. Lens quality is good but with only 4-5 blades on the aperture be aware of flair at large openings. So, a real nice backpacking camera but for static, tripod stuff; (limited DOF, slow focus); for speed and street stuff stick to Leica.