Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1998/07/19

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Subject: Re: [Leica] Was intermediate shutter speeds-Now, Older cameras are better
From: Jim Brick <jim@brick.org>
Date: Sun, 19 Jul 1998 23:23:47 -0700

My R4sP's had 1/3 stop semi-auto bracketing. I got used to it. My R7's have
1/2 stop semi-auto bracketing and 1/2 shutter speeds. I have to say that I
like the 1/2 stop system better. 1/3 was not enough and 2/3 quite often too
much. 1/2 seems to be a happy medium that works, at least for me.

Jim


At 04:20 PM 7/18/98 -0700, you wrote:
>Eric Welch wrote:
>
>> I wish Leica R cameras did 1/3 stop
>> instead of 1/2, but I'll live with that. 
>
>Eric,
>I wish Nikon did 1/2 stop instead of 1/3.  1/3 too little so end up
>often bracketing N +1/3 +2/3 -1/3 -2/3.  But 2/3 usually too much.  Also
>too much film and time and trouble.  I am incredulous that it is not
>selectable al la Canon.
>
>Maybe I'll trade you an N90 for the R8 straight across.  And I'm
>generous, so I'll throw in the grip too.  Then you'll have your 1/3
>bracketing.  I've even taught it how to make good pictures, so you won't
>have to worry.
>
>donal
>-- 
>Donal Philby
>San Diego
>www.donalphilby.com
>