Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/05/16
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Dan: I also have a G2 and when you are using it as a point and shoot the DOF is usually not a concern. Yes, the quality of the negs are excellent. In my opinion, a few very small and overlooked features prevent this from being a serious competitor in the rangefinder market. The lack of the DOF scale is one of them, difficulty in using in manual mode and distance in meters, not feet. At one time I was very anal about focusing the M and my inability to see the rangefinder images was a real aggravation. In the past year I have learned to use the DOF scale and seldom use the rangefinder. I think the quality of my images and composition has improved dramatically. I am not spending less time futzing around with the rangefinder and more time on the subject. It would be a real benefit to me to have an auxiliary meter diodes on the top of the camera as well. Not going to happen so I want spend anytime worrying about it. The M still rules! Bob B. > >Mark Rabiner wrote: > >> What if you had to take a picture of a chair? > > > >Hi Mark, > > > > You focuz a third in. > > > > Rich > > > In practice, I do not keep a conscious track of the DOF on my leica glass. > It does not really matter whether the DOF scale is there or not on my > Contax G lenses. I use both and find their pictures equally stunning. > > Dan K. > > > > >