Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2001/06/09
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Dan Honemann wrote: > Okay, I had all but decided that the motor-winder was my choice--as I much > prefer the size, weight and handling with the winder as opposed to the > bulkier drive--but then I read two posts that have me concerned: > Anyone else care to weigh in on one side or the other? Have others > experienced this slow shutter reaction time in using the R8? Dan, I have used R8 motor-drive since its release and it never happened to me. I much prefer the motor-drive because of the much better ergonomics (IMO). What I didn't like on the winder was: - - the lack of second and third shutter release. (one of the few drawback of the R8 is the place of the neck strap in relation with the camera shutter release) - - the lack of hand strap (a strap is safer with lenses starting from 80/1,4 IMO) (BTW, I've replaced the so wide leather part of the strap by a narrower one) - - the lack of single shot position (lot of double pictures) - - the slowness to rearm. - - the incredible slowness to rewind the film. - - the difficulty to put the batteries in my pocket, when it's cold out there. - - the lack of unthreaded hole in front of the tripod mounting bush. see: <http://nemeng.com/leica/#007c> In a way, you can do the same with your R8, with or without the winder. ;-) Lucien