Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1998/08/29
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Hi Dan, I do not have the newer, lighter one yet. I have wanted it for a while and am still saving pennies to buy one. The older heftier one does its job just fine. I have yet to feel desperate to buy the newer one. Another good point of using the older heftier one with the Leicaflex is that I can exercise for my arm muscle while I enjoy shooting. What you do when you shoot a gun is exaclty what I do when I use the 180. Otherwise you would end up with lots of bruises on your cheek. Regards, David At 08:16 PM 8/29/98 -0400, you wrote: >David- >Do you have the newer, lighter 180/2.8? I have the heavier version, and if I >brace against something, I do find that the added mass of that lens makes >for a pretty steady shot! >I always 'shoot' the camera the way i was taught to shoot a gun- keep your >elbows down, inhale, hold, squeeze don't jerk ( more accurately, press >gently, don't jab with a camera!), and then exhale. Works fine except when I >have the motor drive and I tend to shoot until I get dizzy! >Dan >dwpost@msn.com > > > > >