Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2001/10/30
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]- ----- Original Message ----- From: Zeissler, Mitch <mzeissle@gcipoa.gannett.com> To: <leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us> Sent: Tuesday, October 30, 2001 2:17 PM Subject: [Leica] R8 vs. EOS-1v questions > All... > > I am in the beginning stages of a possible SLR purchase, to supplement > my M6 with longer lenses. I'm interested in hearing from others > [off-list, if you prefer] that have had experience with both systems. I > am interested in the R8 because of the glass [naturally] and the fact it > feels so much like using the M [very simple and not a lot of > automation]. I am interested in the EOS primarily because of the IS > availability and the way it allows one to shoot at low speeds without > using a tripod. > > I have only played with the R8 at the local camera store, so I don't > have any field experience to base a comparison on. I will say that the > R lens prices throw quite a chill on the party and I'm surprised that > auto-bracketing is not possible without the full blown motor drive. > > I used to own one of the very early EOS bodies back in the mid-80's, but > the 1v is very different from what I had back then. I have some > experience shooting with a friend's EF 75-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM and am > astounded by the results. > > For what it's worth, Ye Olde Locale Camera Store was pushing me in the > direction of the Nikon F100. > > My shooting style is the lighter, the better [I have a couple herniated > discs], with glasses. I carry a mini-table tripod, but the full size > one is always too much for me on extended hikes, thus the interest in > the IS glass. > > Any comments or shared experiences are welcomed. > > /Mitch Zeissler > -- > To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html > - -- To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html