Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2002/01/19
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Nathan With an AF SLR at least you can _see_ that the focus had locked onto something. When I was first thinking of getting a rangefinder I considered the Contax G2. I'm now glad that I didn't for all sorts of reasons, but the autofocus is the main one. I have a Rollei 35 back in the UK (one of the cheap Singapore ones) but the lack of a rangefinder and the lens performance stopped me from carrying it everywhere. I believe that the European models had a better quality lens - reflected in their price on the used marked. Steve - -----Original Message----- From: owner-leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us [mailto:owner-leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us]On Behalf Of Nathan Wajsman Sent: 19 January 2002 07:09 To: leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us Subject: [Leica] Re: compact cameras Steve, this is my main problem with autofocus--sure, in some situations it helps but I spend just as much time on trying to *defeat* the autofocus when using my Ricoh GR1 or any other AF camera. The other issue I have with the AF compacts is the long shutter lag--I guess I have been spoiled by my Leica Ms. This is why I have now settled on the Rollei 35 as my pocket camera--no automation, short shutter lag (although the release is not as smooth as on a Leica M), if the picture is out of focus it is MY fault only... Nathan - -- To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html