Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1998/09/18
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]I'll disagree with Christian B. so another point of view can be presented. I use my M6 for almost everything. I have an SLR that is used for macro, or in those rare situations where a long focal length is needed. I don't agree that "DOF, filters, wideangle lenses" are necessary, or even best for landscapes. And how does DOF differ between SLR and range finder cameras? I use the scale on the lens when in doubt. I like the M6's large view with the taking area floating in the rectangle. Clearly, we all do good work with all kinds of cameras. In fact, I usually bite the bullet (figurative) and take my 4 X 5 kit if landscapes are the goal. Happy shooting, Joe Stephenson - -----Original Message----- From: cb <chribeck@mdc-berlin.de> To: leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us <leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us> Date: Friday, September 18, 1998 9:52 AM Subject: [Leica] Re: M6 or R6.2 for landscapes >For landscapes only? Ever and ever? Are you sure? >OK try an M6 (I mean try to find one who let you use his/her) and find >out if you could focus with it (you really have to try). In my opinion >the M6 is a camera best for one special porpuse:taking pictures of >people. The R is best for everything else. But for landscapes you need >DOF, filters, wideangle lenses... and you need the R. And BTW although >medium format has some advantages when you do the prints yourself, 24x36 >(for me) is a very attractive height/width combination for landscapes, >with medium format or 4x5 you would have to crop. > >Christian Becker >http://www.magicalights.co.jp/decadent/christian/index.html >