Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1999/05/17
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Thanks for your insights. The only problem I've encountered is accidental exposure due to the VERY soft touch required to release the shutter. If the 50mm is as good as I want it to be, I'll use it a lot. Anyone shot 35mm in these things? Ken Wilcox >Ken I have used the Mamiya 7 for about a year now. It is now my camera of >choice if the light is strong - those lenses are slow - otherwise it is >still the M6. >Anyone who thinks a Leica has a quiet low vibration shutter should try one! >It is much quieter just being an in lens leaf. In fact the Mamiya 7 is to >medium format cameras what the M Leica is to 35mm only more so, the >contrast in noise and weight is HUGE. Its lenses are a touch slower than >many SLR equivalents however unlike the Leica which is either equal or >faster to most competing SLR options. > >The meter is actually mounted in the rangefinder and looks through the >rangefinder spot, not the lens. This gives the effect of changing the >apparent coverage with each lens. I wish they would print this fact because >once one knows this the semi spot meter is perfect and easy to use. I >imagine they are embarrased to admit it is not TTL in this day and age! >Hence the verbose BS in the manual! OTOH it could be different for the Mark >II. > >The led speed indicators are hard to see, but not a disaster. > >My only real problem has been accidental exposures whilst switching off. My >ham fistedness I think > >Cheers Frank - ---- Ken Wilcox Carolyn's Personal Touch Portraits Davison Middle School preferred---> <wilcox@tir.com> 600 Dayton, Davison, MI 48423 <kwilcox@gfn.org>