Re: [Leica] R4 or M?

["Dan S" <dstate1@hotmail.com>]

You would need to order a screen for the R5-R6 series.  I am not sure the R7 
will fit, but other users may be able to enlighten me.

Best Wishes
Dan



>
>I have two R4's in good working order and am therefore reluctant to trade 
>up
>to a used Rwhatever.  Does your message mean that I could order a
>replacement universal focusing screen from current production and achieve a
>significant increase in screen brightness?  If I picked up a used
>replacement, I don't know how I could tell if it were from the R4 or
>subsequent (brighter) series.
>
>Thanks.........Julian
>----- Original Message -----
>From: Dan S <dstate1@hotmail.com>
>To: <leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us>
>Sent: Sunday, August 01, 1999 12:10 AM
>Subject: Re: [Leica] R4 or M?
>
>
>Jason, I have not encountered corrosion in any Leica camera, so I can not
>comment on that part of the quality issue.  As for the viewfinder, you can
>purchase one of the later R5-R6 focusing screens if the brightness is not
>satisfactory.  It will increase the illumination by about 1-1.5 stops.  I
>have seen them used for about 40.00 usd.
>
>Many of the complaints you have about the R4 were remedied in the later
>R5-R7 cameras.  That said, how many times are you going to need to change
>the exposure compensation switch in every day use?  If it is only 1 or 2
>times on a roll of film we are not talking about a ton of hassles...
>
>The R4, while not the best Leica SLR ever, is certainly a great way to get
>into the system for a minimal cost.  The lenses are MUCH cheaper used than
>comparable M pieces, and there is much greater versatility in the system.
>
>Don't think I am talking down the M, I love mine.  Just be aware of the
>compromises you will have to live with in a rangefinder.  Particularly the
>less accurate representation of wide angle perspective and depth of field.
>
>My final thought is that you should remember that the final quality of your
>photos will be determined by you, the photographer.  You may want to use
>that old R4 for a year to get back in the swing of things...and then move 
>to
>another camera.  An M alone will be no guarantee of good photography.
>
>Good luck and have fun
>Dan States
>Chicago Ill.
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