Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/02/18
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Wilber wrote: >There was a rep there from Canon and we saw the EOS 3 with the motor >and accessory power pack. So I got out me R8 and Motor- Guess what (this >should be no suprise) The R8 is MUCH quieter than the E-- 3. I think that is a >feather in our cap as they do have a very quiet reflex system.>>>> Gee Wilber thanks for that.:) Just what I needed first thing in the morning with my coffee. So it's quieter? Well mine is soooooooo quiet I haven't heard it, nor seen it and I'm beginning to think all you good guys with "mythical R8 motors" are pulling the old guy's chain for a laugh. I've completely given up ever seeing one other than on the Leica brochure pages. R8 motors are a fairytale from the black forest, invented by a mischievious elf with a big smile! And you guys who claim to have them are in cahoots with him just to get my goat! :) Good to hear it's as quiet as you say, be interesting to have one in hand. As far as I can determine not one R8 motor has ventured to the shores of Canada to date. I gotta keep the faith, Like build the camera and they will come. :) Eventually before the next millenium! ted Ted Grant This is Our Work. The Legacy of Sir William Osler. http://www.islandnet.com/~tedgrant