[Leica] RE: two ?'s.

[Jim Laurel <jplaurel@microsoft.com>]

I've noted that my R6.2 has significantly more vibration than the Canon
EOS1n and A2E that I also use regularly.  Firing that R6.2 is like setting
off an explosion.  I've heard people on the LUG talk about how low vibration
is on the R cameras, which is a real surprise to me.  In fact, I'd say that
of all the mechanical SLRs I've owned (Nikkormats, Minolta SRT 101/102,
Canon FTb, TX, EF, A1 AE1, AE1P, F1n), the R6 is one of the noisiest, and
most vibration-prone cameras I've ever owned.  It's no wonder it needs a
mirror lock up.  Well, maybe the Nikkormats were just as bad...  ;-)

Perhaps the R8 is much better in this regard.

- --Jim

> -----Original Message-----
> From:	ainilsen [mailto:ainilsen] On Behalf Of AINA NILSEN and/or JOHN
> GILBERT
> Sent:	Tuesday, October 06, 1998 10:16 AM
> To:	'leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us'
> Subject:	two ?'s.
> 
> 
> I have two queries concerning a recent communication RE Leica R that I
> still need enlightenment on....
> 
> <<<<<<<<The R7 has the added
> advantage of having 1/2 shutter speeds so bracketing while in manual is
> simplified.<<<<<<<<<<<
> 
> How is this achieved with a manual shutter dial? On my N90 naturally I
> just dial it in on the screen. Are there grades in the shutter dial like
> on a lens?
> 
> AND:
> 
> <<<<<<<<The R7 has less mirror vibration than previous R cameras.
> <<<<<<<<<<<<
> 
> Is this a problem, really? I mean any different from any other SLR? I use
> an N90 for lots of table top work and it has no MLU and I've never had a
> problem vibration wise so long as I use a timer and a good tripod. Are the
> R's noted for vibration problems?
> 
> JG