Re: [Leica] R 6.2

["Steve LeHuray" <icommag@toad.net>]

My FM2N with motor drive, has been in continous use since 1985 when I bought
it new. One of the all time great Nikons in my opinion, ergonomically
excellent with the motor drive, batteries (AA) last forerver, has never
needed any repair (as is the case with my 2 early F's, F2 and F3HP) and the
250 shutter speed for flash is terrific. I have never used a Leica R but use
2 M2's regularly.
Steve
Annapolis
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>From: "Moore,Andrew" <moorea@andovercontrols.com>
>To: leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us
>Subject: Re: [Leica] R 6.2
>Date: Wed, Jun 23, 1999, 9:00 AM
>

>
>> the R6.2 is a consideration
>
>I too still consider this from time to time.  I've never handled one
>(they're hard to find at my local stores) so I have some questions.
>
>I use an M6 (mainly for its unobtrusiveness and optics) and an FM2N
>(for faster operation, creativity, and it's cheaper to acquire lenses).
>I've considered replacing both systems with the R6.2, and retaining the
>IIIf with 50/3. Elmar when I really need a quiet, compact package.
>
>How does the R6.2 compare to the FM2N?  Maybe someone who has used
>both systems can comment.  I know the specifications.  I'm more
>interested in things like handling, "user interface", loudness, etc.
>To me, the FM2N is the most intuitive camera I've ever used.
>
>Some of my concerns:
>
>Expense.  With the FM2N, a second body and lenses are relatively
>cheap.  Second body would be mainly for carrying a second type of
>film, and reducing the amount of lens-swapping when I'm pressed for
>time.
>
>Repair.  FM2N will probably be cheaper and/or easier to replace or
>repair, due to its popularity.
>
>Any comments, preferably specific to R6.2 vs. FM2N?  I'm hoping
>someone out there has used both.
>
>--Andrew
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