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

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Subject: Re: [Leica] M7 Purchases: Hands Up
From: V8PWR@aol.com
Date: Mon, 1 Apr 2002 01:49:20 EST

Dans un courrier daté du 31/03/02 19:28:42 Paris, Madrid (heure d'été), 
dorysrus@mindspring.com a écrit :

> 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
>  

Hello Don ,

It's really surprising that you didn't express the same feeling when the 
Hexar RF
made it's entry .
When it did , most poeple concentrated on the fact that it was off adjustment 
for 
Leica lenses ; now that we have The solution , why try to find another 
problem ?
To me , the M7 is just what I was waiting for , and I'm sure I will improve 
my 
action pictures , such as poeple , or , my favorite , street shooting .
Regards

JO GOODTIMES                   
Metz / France               
Email : v8pwr@aol.com 
                            
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