Re: [Leica] Tina's remark about the R-8

[Stan and Mary Kephart <KEPHARTOL@worldnet.att.net>]

>Hi, Mary -
>
>I just find that I'm, as Eric says, an M type of photographer.  The R8 is a
>wonderful, very heavy, bulky, hard to carry, noticeable camera when
>compared to the M.  The only reason I bought one was to get the Macro 100
>APO lens which is fantastic.  I use it for flowers and other close-ups but
>can't imagine dragging it along to Honduras or other developing countries.
>I did take it to the Czech Republic in December and January, but seldom
>used it because I had to carry a larger camera bag if I wanted to lug it
>along.  99% of what I want to photograph I can do with the M's.  I'll
>probably keep the R around but not try to take it on trips.  The older I
>get, the less I want to carry!!
>
>Leically,
>
>Tina
>Tina Manley, ASMP
>http://www.tinamanley.com/
>


Hi Tina,

Thanks for your quick response.  Do you use the wide angle on the R?  How 
does it compare with the M's for wide angle work?

Thanks in advance,

MK