Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/02/12
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Long live the R8!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Cheers Wilber GFE BTW The Motor is a work of art, fit and finish are wonderful and it works!!!!!!!!!!!!! http://www.jeffcoatphotography.com Dan S wrote: > A little counterpoint to the legion of R bashers here on the lug:) > > I know it can be dangerous to break ranks in cult settings... which I think > describes some of the feelings about the M's, but I just have to weigh in on > this subject. LUGers suggesting that the R should be dropped from the > line-up really have their M-rose colored glasses on. > > So here goes, > > The R8 is better than the M6 because: > > It has the best damn viewfinder in the photographic world. (I don't care > how clear the M6 finder is, it just doesn't allow exact framing! It pisses > me off to get collateral stuff in my shots unless I PLANNED for it) > > The R8 has a MUCH more accurate meter. Gimme a spot meter over center > weighted any day. > > The R8 has a MUCH more accurate shutter, with greater speed ranges. Say > good-bye to shutter tapering at 1/1000. A pain in the ass that accompanies > manual cameras with regularity. > > It allows truly flexible photography. You can shoot macro's and street with > the same camera. Yes, you can shoot candid and street with an SLR. No, the > M does not drop a cloak of invisibility on the user. > > It is better built than any other manual focus 35SLR currently > available...Yes they have had their problems, but they are worked out now. > Ask a Contax user about reliability if you want a real sob story.(I am one > of those) > > As for auto focus...Yes, Leica should offer it. No, I wouldn't buy it. > > So that's my shot at this subject. I like the M, but the best of my > photography happens with SLR's. There , I said it. Lash me with noodles > if you like, but it's the truth. > > Best wishes to all > Dan States > Chicago Illinois > > ______________________________________________________ > Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com - -- Cheers Wilber GFE tel. 803-469-2440 http://www.jeffcoatphotography.com