Re: [Leica] newbie

["Becker" <bss@uol.com.br>]

Jesus! I just entered the list and I have lot of answers.  :)
Well, let me try to answer each one of your questions.

I am considering to buy a new model. But I still don't know which camera I
should buy. I like the "charm" of the rangefinder camera, but I cannot make
a decision on that basis (much more when we consider the camera's price,
ugh!). What I really need is a camera with two lenses. A 28 or 35mm lens,
and a 85mm or 100mm lens. I don't exactly care whether the camera is SLR or
rangefinder because I never get so close of my subjects to cause me paralax
problems. I need a strong camera that can go with me under the rain, near
the beach, i.e., any kind of weather (not that I want to destroy my camera,
but doing documentary means that I not always find good weather
conditions). Besides that, I want that my camera be the kind that can help
me into the studio as well. To decide if I go with "R" or "M" camera, I
need to learn more about the camera, read more this mailing list and things
like that.
About the focus, and by what you wrote on this e-mail, the rangefinder
camera seems to be the best (at a 1st glance) choice to this Mr. Magoo
here, due the split viewfinder but there is something that really let me
with a question mark over my forehead (and it is a BIG one, once I'm bald 
8-]   ). How the viewfinder works when I change the lens? For instance, say
I am working with a 50mm lens on a rangefinder camera and then I change for
a 300mm lens. If the camera is a rangefinder, so what I see is not what I
get right?  uh.... or wrong? Or is the viewfinder a changeable one?
Thank you for your kindness and answer.


My best


Becker
bss@uol.com.br


> Eduardo:
> 
> Welcome to LUG!
> 
> The Leica M and R cameras are what we are about. I would be happy to help
> you learn about the specifics.
> 
> Are you considering new or used?
> Are you considering rangefinder (M) or SLR (R) cameras?
> 
> To answer your questions regarding focusing.
> 
> On the M series (rangefinder) focusing is done at a small rectangle in
the
> center of the viewfinder. The lens is adjusted until a split image within
> the rectangle merges. Very fast and very accurate, especially with wide
> angle lenses. The R series (SLR) does NOT autofocus. Focusing is achieved
> on the screen in the finder, similar to other non-autofocus SLRs.
> 
> Cheers!
> 
> kw
> 
> 
> >Hi people at Leica list.
> >
> >I'm new on this list (subscribed today, 2 hours ago). I'm a photographer
> >and live in Brazil (in Sao Paulo city) and also am totaly ignorant
(under a
> >good sense) on Leica. I'm considering to buy one but I need to know more
> >about the camera and the models. In order to not bore this list with
basic
> >questions, I am asking for some help regarding, where to find the basics
> >for newbies. Must have a FAQ or Web Page. Questions regarding how to
focus
> >on a viewfinder camera, or autofocus on SLR, and several other "etc" are
in
> >my mind since I started to consider the buying of a Leica camera. I want
to
> >thank you for any answer.
> >
> >
> >Regards
> >Eduardo Becker
> >bss@uol.com.br
> >
> 
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