Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2001/01/10
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]on 10/1/01 5:27 am, Ray Moth at ray_moth@yahoo.com wrote: > It has > auto-focus and auto-exposure program mode only, with absolutely no > feedback on anything the camera has decided for itself. It's got some > override features (flash off, flash on, infinity & no flash, +2ev, > pre-flash to avoid red-eye, etc.) but I find the degree of control > inadequate. The built-in flash has the usual problems of being fixed > and underpowered. The viewfinder is good but not great. > > My problem is, I think I'm developing an aversion to this camera! Even > though its results can be very good, I don't feel confident using it. > I'd much rather lug my R7 with a few extra lenses in a bag than use the > Mini Zoom. It's uncomfortable, fiddly, unfriendly and uninspiring. > > Do others have similar feelings about P&S cameras? Yes, yes, oh God, yes, yes. The only p&s that I permit in my camera bag is a disposable and a $11 panoramic camera I sometimes use. - -- Johnny Deadman http://www.pinkheadedbug.com