Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1999/05/09

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Subject: [Leica] Re: R8
From: "TSL" <eno22@enter.net>
Date: Sun, 9 May 1999 23:46:26 -0400

You wrote, in part:
>And I
>think the size helps dampen the shutter on the R8, which I've found to
>have the most vibration-free operation, on the mirror upswing and
>shutter opening (when it matters), of any slr I've used

It's actually quite satisfying.  After repeated use of M6 (with 35 summ) and
then the R8 with 100/2.8 APO
it's somewhat like you've got a shotgun.  It's a fine experience, gives you
the 'kick' of the SLR and at the same time a steady shot.
It looks awkward, but it sits so steady - and still has a punch.  TTL with
the R8 - I get lost in there...  The R7, although my standard reflex,
doesn't quite match the absorption that seems to be applicable, in various
ways, to the big bug.