Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2001/12/08
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Hello Robert, I bought an R8 last year and now have one each of all the R models. I have been using the Leica R system for more than 25 years. The R8 is without any question the finest camera I have ever used. The build quality is exceptional, and the optical (and mechanical) quality of the R lenses is second to none. The camera has plenty of features and auto focus is of no interest to me. These remarks must be understood in context: I have not used all brands of cameras, and I have never used the Leica M system. These are my opinions, based just on my own experiences and what I have read. My guess is that if you get yourself an R8, you'll be very happy with it. Sincerely, David Burdoin - ----- Original Message ----- From: Robert W. Clark <rclark@desupernet.net> To: <leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us> Sent: Saturday, December 08, 2001 9:23 AM Subject: [Leica] Opinions on the R8 > Hi all: > I've thinking about acquiring an R8 plus the 28-70 Vario-Elmarit. I want a > longer focal length to complement my M system (M6, 35 2.0 ASPH & 50 1.4). > Doesn't have to be a Leica but I'm leaning that way. My previous SLR was an > AE1P with a variety of non-Canon lenses. I had the opportunity to inspect > one down at Carolina Camera in Greensborg and was exceptionally pleased with > the ergonomics of the camera...it's design really appeals to me. I also > like the depth of field control, the ease of changing the shutter speed when > your hand is in shooting mode, and the information in the viewfinder. > And..of course, it is a Leica. Perceived drawbacks...no autofocus. I've > seen the work of many R users so I know talented people can use any SLR but > I want to know what people think of the R8..especially those who have > employed it in different situations...amateur work, journalism, travel, etc. > The price is dropping and I've been greatly pleased with the prints and > negatives from the lenses and my M6. Of course, I have always coveted an > FM2 but never bought one. Mostly, I do travel photography along with > family, rural small towns, and seascape/landscapes. > > Robert Clark > Lancaster, PA > > "We can't ever go back to the old things or try and get the 'old kick' > out of something or find things the way we remembered them. We have > them as we remember them and they are fine and wonderful and we have to > go on and have other things because the old things are nowhere except in > our minds now." Hemingway in Paris 1923 > > -- > 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