Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2002/07/12
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Ok John, I'll offer you $500 for your M7 so you can buy a Bessa. Regards, SonC http://www.sonc.com - ----- Original Message ----- From: "John Abela" <jamriman@yahoo.com> To: "LUG" <leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us> Sent: Friday, July 12, 2002 11:01 PM Subject: [Leica] Bessa R2 VF vs M6/7 > > I just hung out with Rich Pinto at Photovillage. After comparing my M7 > and Rich's M6's there is no question in my mind. I hate to admit it but > I like the Bessa R2 better. Its definitely cooler and brighter! The > leicas VF have a dim yellowish tint to them. How can a $500 R2 beat the > M6/7? No idea. This is what Steven Gandy says: "VERY Bright Viewfinder, > Rangefinder spot, and framelines, many photogs find it as bright as or > brighter than the Leica M6, believe it or not. The Bessa R or R2 do not > have the occasional Rangefinder Patch flare of the M6 which can make the > M6 patch virtually disappear under some lighting conditions. However, > you do have to be careful to keep your eye centered in the R2 RF/VF for > optimum viewing". I am seriously thinking of dumping my .58 ttl M6 for > one. Any comments are welcome, thanks. BTW Rich has them in for $500 a > pop, can't go wrong! Also Rich, (in case you're reading) it's a .7 VF > not .72. I knew it was a bit wider! > > Regards, > John > > > > -- > To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html - -- To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html