Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/10/01
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]On Sun, 01 October 2000, Dan Cardish wrote: > > Well, maybe it's not possible, but I'd like an SLR that was similar enough > to an M leica that I could go back and forth without much trouble; I could > use the SLR when reflex viewing was advantageous, and likewise with the M. > And I could use the Leica R glass. > > Actually, when I wrote the first post, I had forgotten the R6.2 until > almost hitting the "send" button, and then added the "like the R6.1, > but..." part. Perhaps the R6.2 fits the bill. Funny how it is rarely > mentioned here on the LUG. > > dan c. > The reason we hardly ever read of the R6.x cameras is that they're simple, straightforward, and the RF never goes out of whack! They take a licking an keep on clicking. OTOH the R6.x cameras, like the R4, R5 and R7, are too small for my hands, and I'd prefer a viewfinder more like an SL/SL2 or R8 - and a continuously-variable shutter. Doug Herr Birdman of Sacramento http://ourworld.compuserve.com/homepages/telyt - -------------------------------------------------- Visit the Northwestern Alumni Association portal page at http://www.nualumni.com to get free web-based e-mail and many other exciting features.