Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1998/10/04
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Wow, I did not know these things about the M5....I'll check into it! Thanks! Francesco At 03:44 PM 10/4/98 -0400, N. B. Watson wrote: >A happy compromise for you might be only to sell the M6 and purchase an >M5: narrow-angle meter, speeds in the finder, a bit less bulk (not sure >of the weight) than the R7. > >Regards, >Nigel > >On Sun, 04 Oct 1998 12:11:35 -0700 Five Senses Productions ><fls@san.rr.com> writes: >>LUGnuts: >> >>It's Francesco, and I'm back from a 16 day dream trip >>to France. I'll tell you all about it and post some shots >>later, but for now a pressing question...... >> >>I am selling my M6HM, 35/2 ASPH, and 50/2 >>for a more complete and versatile R7 kit instead. >>I had a GREAT time on my trip with the M6,35/2 ASPH, >>and 50/2 but EXACT metering (for me) is difficult when >>I have a "spot" that fills 75% of the finder.....not really a spot! >> >>Plus, I love in-finder exposure readouts too much. >>It is so much nicer to be able to see the >>exposure in the finder rather than having to lift my head >>every few seconds to confirm the shutter speed and >>aperture. I can quickly move from point to point without >>removing my eye from the finder and evaluate exposure >>Zones within seconds, with the R7 finder. >> >>I already have an R7, 100APO, and 180APO. I want to >>get 3 lenses to fill the wide angle and normal range. >>I am thinking of the 19/2.8, 28/2.8 and 50/2. Are these >>just about the three best lenses in that range for the R? >>Yes, I know the R7 and 2 lenses is bigger and heavier than >>an M6 with 2 lenses, but the benefits outweigh the >>disadvantages for me personally and my style of photography. >> >>Is it true that M wide angles are marginally better than R versions >>because of the design restrictions on SLR lenses, or is this >>an old wives' tale? >> >>I really hate to do this because I love my M6 and I love to walk >>around with it, to feel it, and to work with it......a true pleasure. >>But if a little extra weight and size means an easier path to better >>photography (FOR ME) then it is worth it. Hey, it still has the >>LEICA name on it, right? >> >>Francesco >>fls@san.rr.com >> >> >> >> >> > >___________________________________________________________________ >You don't need to buy Internet access to use free Internet e-mail. >Get completely free e-mail from Juno at http://www.juno.com >Or call Juno at (800) 654-JUNO [654-5866] >