Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/10/19
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]On 19 Oct 2000, Paul Chefurka wrote, at least in part: > My understanding was that the designers wanted the new of rotation > to match the meter arrows in the finder. Because the dial is > larger and more easily manipulated with the camera at eye level, > they felt this change would make operation more fluid. Not having > a TTL (yet) I can't say if they were right or wrong, but I do know > that changing the shutter speed of my classics with the camera at > my eye does feel a bit counter-intuitive and fiddly. Exactly, Paul! It will be 'duck soup' for those new to M photography as it is more intuitive, but will bug folk who have used the classic rotation for years. If you only have the TTL or multiple TTLs, you *will* adapt eventually, then all will be fine. The poor user that likes the TTL's capability but wanted to continue to use classic Ms in a multiple M kit will grow some new grey hairs. He'll strongly consider going to all TTLs. You don't suppose that Leica had that in mind do you? - -- Roger, List-Owner The LEG (Leica Enthusiasts Mailing List) http://www.topica.com/lists/leica