Re: [Leica] Opinions on the R8

["Steve Hickel" <smhickel@iserv.net>]

How exactly does the flash feature you mention work? With my Nikon SB-24
Flash?

Steve
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From: "Gerry Walden" <gwpix@hotmail.com>
To: <leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us>
Sent: Saturday, December 08, 2001 2:31 PM
Subject: Re: [Leica] Opinions on the R8


> The R8 is my only SLR and every time I use it I grow more in love with it.
I
> use it professionally and it has never failed me, even when I think I have
> made a total pigs ear of things. The TTL flash metering is, for me, very
> useful and works with studio flash as well as any flash gun you want to
> attach to it. The Leica optics are renowned (as we all know) but I must
> agree that the 28-70 zoom is not the best although I can't actually fault
it
> - I just seem to have trouble focusing with it compared with the others,
and
> thus get more out of focus shots. I used to use Canon EOS but do not miss
> the autofocus a bit. BTW, I also use M gear.
>
> Gerry
> www.gwpics.com
>
>
> >From: "Robert W. Clark" <rclark@desupernet.net>
> >Reply-To: leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us
> >To: <leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us>
> >Subject: [Leica] Opinions on the R8
> >Date: Sat, 8 Dec 2001 10:23:41 -0500
> >
> >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
> >
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