Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1998/05/29
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]On 28-05-1998 23:41 Larry Kopitnik wrote: >Two words I could not apply to the R8's design are "ergonomic" and >"attractive". But those same two words are ones I'd attach to an M6 in a >second. Here I do not agree with you Larry and all those who are bashing the camera's look and ergonomics. For me at least, the R8 is a fantastic device both in functions, handling and exterior aspects. The camera just inspires confidence by the way it is built. The body is a beauty to see, and I was immediately hooked after comparing an R8 and F5 next to one another. Handling is excellent if you have large hands, or more to the point, large fingers. The only drawback I see is the right hand strap attachment. The strap always seems to come in your way when pushing the shutter release button. Great camera, great ergonomics (every function where it should belong), and great design. Keep up the good work Leica! Pascal - -------------------------------------------------------- Macintosh PowerBook G3 - it eats Pentium notebooks for lunch - -------------------------------------------------------- <<< PGP public key available on request >>>