Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1999/02/03

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Subject: Re: [Leica] Buying R8,need advice on lenses conclusion
From: Ted Grant <tedgrant@islandnet.com>
Date: Wed, 3 Feb 1999 08:05:32 -0800

Steve wrote:

>I asked for advice on lenses to go with a  new R8 a few weeks ago and got
>alot of useful info, including suggestions that I not buy an R8.>>>>

Hi Steve,

Just read your note for information and what had been suggested to you
previously: "NOT TO BUY AN R8!"

This is right in the face of whomever posted that drivel.....It's BS big
time!!! They are the best slr Leica made!!! Period! And yes a few guys have
had a glitch or two, but on average we "R8 users" have had great success
with each one we have purchased.

<<<I think thats pretty amazing on a Leica list, and I do appreciate the
info. I
>decided to buy an F4s.>>>>>>

What a shame, as you've missed out on a very fine camera. Too bad I didn't
notice your earlier post and maybe you'd have an R8 nesteled in your arms
instead of a has been camera.
ted


Ted Grant
This is Our Work. The Legacy of Sir William Osler.
http://www.islandnet.com/~tedgrant