Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2002/01/11
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]- -----Original Message----- From: owner-leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us [mailto:owner-leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us]On Behalf Of John Collier Sent: Friday, January 11, 2002 9:46 AM To: leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us Subject: Re: [Leica] patch flare One benefit of the flaring is that forces you to keep your eye centred where focusing is most accurate. An important factor with limited DOF lenses wide open. John Collier - ---- "Benefit of the flaring?" The flaring is an unfortunate, annoying defect in an otherwise wonderful camera. If you want to say that it doesn't cause you to loose shots, fine. But calling it a "benefit" is a bit like saying that one benefit of driving the Ford Explorer on underinflated Firestone tires is that once the SUV has rolled on its side you don't have that annoying long step down to the ground...;-) - -- To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html