Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2002/03/31

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Subject: Re: [Leica] M7 Purchases: Hands Up
From: "Don Dory" <dorysrus@mindspring.com>
Date: Sun, 31 Mar 2002 12:10:38 -0500
References: <3.0.6.32.20020331115253.00a34100@POP6.sympatico.ca>

One of the reasons I like the M6 or a M3 for that matter is that once an
exposure has been set I don't have to fight the camera to keep it set:  with
exposure compensation as you move around the meter keeps changing the
setting.  Imagine shooting in the barber shop with the large expanse of
windows, the shadow side doesn't change but as I move closer or further away
an auto-exposure system keeps changing.  Why do you think the really smart
TTL flash systems were refined?

Many people will say just turn it off but why should I pay a $1000 premium
for something I will have off most of the time?  The pro's on this list
especially the photojournalists may have a point as there is no excuse for
not bringing the picture home, but you guys will be all digital if you
aren't already and the higher end digital already have smart exposure
systems.

And in response to those whose response is if you haven't tried...several
modern Japanese pro SLR's reside in a bag but  mostly remain in the dark
because I prefer the Leitz lenses and I was using them in manual anyway.
They stay around as macro TTL flash will require upgrading to the R8 which I
haven't done yet.

In fairness, there are many, many users out there who want and need
auto-exposure so please purchase the M7,  it will keep my favorite
manufacturer in business and all those M6's traded in will make me very
happy indeed.  This avocation is wonderful as all manor of boats can be
floated.

Don
dorysrus@mindspring.com

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In reply to: Message from Dan Cardish <dcardish@sympatico.ca> (Re: [Leica] M7 Purchases: Hands Up)