Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2001/04/15
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]> > Bob Burgess wrote: > I am a photographer and use Canon EOS system. I was curious of the > advantages, if any, to also using a Leica R system for personal color work. > I use the M system frequently but long for similar quality in SLR glass. > > Anyone with R experience who could offer advice would be appreciated. > > Which body? I like to throw things to "Matrix" type metering when > convenient..R7 ? R6.2? R8? > > Reliability - is it a factor? > > Many thanks for taking the time to send your insight my way. > > I can be reached at > bobburgess@earthlink.net > > Thanks again. > > www,rburgessphoto.com > Bob, If you want matrix metering the R8 is your R. I "grew up" on center-weighted metering and graduated to the SL's spot meter and I couldn't wish for anything else. My R8 experience is limited to a day with a demo unit and with the lighting conditions I was working with, the R8's spot metering in manual mode (fantastic ergonomics, BTW) provided more consistent exposures than matrix. As far as the glass goes, if you see a difference between the EOS photos and M photos, you'll see a difference between the EOS photos and R photos. IMHO the color saturation and richness in shadow details is the big advantage of the R glass, and the mechanical construction is fantastic. Doug Herr Birdman of Sacramento http://www.wildlightphoto.com ___________________________________________________ The ALL NEW CS2000 from CompuServe Better! Faster! More Powerful! 250 FREE hours! Sign-on Now! http://www.compuserve.com/trycsrv/cs2000/webmail/