Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1998/12/16
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]I sold my R7 a month ago.....I was ready to exit the SLR line completely but then I made the decision to give up the M line and return to Leica SLR. I used to have a chrome R8 last year then sold it for an M6, which I stuck with for this entire year. I just recently made the decision to return to R8.....I chose the R8 over the R7 because: MLU, more shutter speed range, clearer digital info in viewfinder, more ergonomic for my small hands. Francesco At 07:08 AM 12/16/98 , paulm.franz@ps.ge.com wrote: >> Francesco >> >congratulations. Welcome back to SLR land. I currently also own an R8. >This is a huge camera but fits my hands well. I understand you have an R7 >also. Why did you feel obligated to pick up an R8? Would a second R7 have >been a good choice? You are doing travel photography and do not need the >complicated flash from the R8. > >I am interested in getting an R7 specifically for lighter travel and the >ability to use a motordrive. I would like to know what your thoughts are on >the camera and why you are choosing to return to the R8. > >Paul Franz >> ---------- >> From: Francesco[SMTP:fls@san.rr.com] >> Sent: Wednesday, December 16, 1998 12:07 AM >> To: leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us >> Subject: FS: M gear.....only two items left! >> >> Boy, my M gear went FAST! All that is left is a 35/2 ASPH >> and an M-Handgrip. The HM body, 50/2, and Rapidwinder >> have been sold within 48 hours. >> >> With the proceeds I have already received, I ran down today >> and bought a NEW black R8. Beautiful camera! Can't wait to >> get out and use it this week. This is my first black R8....I think I >> like it better than the chrome R8 I used to have..... >> >> FOR SALE: >> >> 1. Leica 35/2 Summicron-M ASPHERICAL, ser # 3785xxx, EX++. >> Glass is MINT, front and back, and shows NO dust scratches or >> cleaning marks whatsoever. Beautiful glass! The body is perfect >> except for many very small, silver dings which are simply signs that >> this lens was my most used lens on the M6. All the dings are tiny >> and are not eyesores. You won't even notice them. Comes with >> EX++ original plastic hood and hood cap, both original lens caps, >> box, leather case, and booklet. $995. >> >> WHAT I AM LOOKING FOR, AND WHAT I WILL CONSIDER >> AS TRADE ITEMS: >> >> 1. Leica R 50/2 >> 2. Leica wide angle R lens.....24/2.8, 28/2.8 or 35/1.4. >> >> >> Francesco Sanfilippo >> (619) 917-2509 >> fls@san.rr.com >> >