Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2002/01/19

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Subject: Re: [Leica] First question
From: "Greg J. Lorenzo" <gregj.lorenzo@shaw.ca>
Date: Sat, 19 Jan 2002 09:58:36 -0700
References: <001401c1a0f7$5d1c8140$cf9a0b50@steveuns> <3C4985CE.6060302@putzier.com>

Hi Jens,

I have both an R8 and an R7. The R8's viewfinder is considerably 
brighter. Both have diopter adjustment and this helps immensely with 
focusing.

I suggest you visit your local Leica Dealer and try the R8 out.

Regards,

Greg

Jens Putzier wrote:

> Hello,
>
> I recently joined this list and since I only have one lens and one 
> camera there are many questions I have.
>
> Let me begin with the first one:
>
> I have a R5 that I bought because it came in like new condition with 
> box and papers and it was much cheaper than the R8 and not too large.
>
> Since I wear glasses, I find it very hard to see the picture in the 
> finder and all the viewfinder displays. I guess the viewfinder is not 
> what you would call high eyepoint....
>
> Could anyone of you say, whether the R8 viewfinder is more high 
> eyepoint and maybe even brighter?
>
> If so, I might try to trade the R5 in for a R8.
>
> Thanks for reading,
>
> Jens Putzier
>
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In reply to: Message from "Steve Unsworth" <mail@steveunsworth.co.uk> (RE: [Leica] Re: Eric's PAW)
Message from Jens Putzier <jens.putzier@putzier.com> ([Leica] First question)