Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/08/21
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Absolutely, if it comes to that.....In fact, I think the best test of whether someone has become a full-blown Leicaholic, as opposed to just being someone with a bit of a Leica "problem," is whether or not they tell themselves and others that the rangefinder flare is a good thing, part of the outstanding design.:-) B. D. > -----Original Message----- > From: owner-leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us > [mailto:owner-leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us]On Behalf Of BOB KRAMER > Sent: Monday, August 21, 2000 9:45 AM > To: 'leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us' > Subject: RE: [Leica] b.d.'s planning something dangerous! > > > > -----Original Message----- > > From: Rick Dykstra [mailto:rdandcb@cybermac.com.au] > > Sent: Monday, August 21, 2000 4:31 AM > > > > And Rick thinks that rangefinder flare is a good thing, > > because it lets > > you know when you're not looking through the hole straight. > > > > Have faith, they designed it that way. Good engineers, those Germans. > > > I've heard manufacturers, designers, salespeople and users put > serious spins > on design flaws before, to make problems seem like they really aren't > problems at all, but this one takes the cake!!! > > B.D., I would take an M5 over a flared out M6 any day of the > week, and take > my chances with off-center focusing! > > Bob Kramer >