Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2002/12/03
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]On Tue, 3 Dec 2002 14:17:45 -0500 Jeffrey Fass <happy.eyeball@verizon.net> wrote: > After having used the M for only several months > I was struck how different > and strange the R felt. The viewfinder is > darker, the 90 makes everything > *big* in the viewfinder (I've become used to > the M 90 frameline). Most > significant is the *slonk* of the > mirror/shutter. It's got quite a kick to > it. The M is so stealthy by comparison. > > Mind, in general I think, at least comparing > the R4, Nikon has the reflex > thing down. Quieter, smoother, faster. The > lenses are a whole 'nuther story, > though. > If you want a real Leica reflex, try a Leicaflex SL. Much brighter viewfinder, smoother mirror/shutter action, less shutter lag, and it feels solid the way a Leica ought to. The SL even smells like a real Leica. Doug Herr<BR>Birdman of Sacramento<BR>http://www.wildlightphoto.com - -- To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html