Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2001/12/08

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Subject: Re: [Leica] Opinions on the R8
From: Doug Herr <telyt@earthlink.net>
Date: 8 Dec 2001 22:46:51 -0800

On Sat, 08 December 2001, "Robert W. Clark" wrote:

> 
> Hi all:
> I've thinking about acquiring an R8 plus the 28-70 Vario-Elmarit. 
 
<SNIP>
 
> I want to know what people think of the R8..especially those who have
> employed it in different situations...amateur work, journalism, travel, etc.
>  
 
I had the opportunity to borrow one for a day.  What I like:

the ergonomics
the viewfinder
the simple, intuitive controls
no AF
the meter
the viewfinder
it uses Leica lenses
the viewfinder
 
What I don't like:
 
I don't have one.
 

Doug Herr
Birdman of Sacramento
http://www.wildlightphoto.com
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