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Subject: Re: [Leica] Reflex vs. RF
From: Bill Stanke <bstanke@turbonet.com>
Date: Tue, 03 Dec 2002 13:03:25 -0800
References: <39020-220021223195143101@M2W067.mail2web.com>

If you were re-designing the SL, what "modern" features would you ask
Leica to build in to the "new" SL?

I would like:
1) Provision for a motor drive/winder
2) Modern batteries
3) SBC metering cell instead of CdS cell
4) Interchangeable data back
5) (User)Interchangeable focusing screens
6) Mirror lock-up

My $.02.

Bill Stanke
"leirex@access4less.net" wrote:
> 
> You might want to try a Leicaflex SL or even Leicaflex Standard to see how
> joyful it is to use reflex.  You can say that it might be noisier but I can
> say that it is definitely smoother with a little sound that I can even
> enjoy.  I would not call it noisy but call it dulcet.  The sound always
> pleases my ears.  I use more SL (or RE with motor) than my M3 as I normally
> use 90mm or longer most of times.  Of course, you can enjoy as extensively
> as some of the best zoom lenses in the 35mm world like the redoubtable
> 70-180 APO-Vario-Elmarit that you cannot even dream with rangefinder.  I
> would not comment on reflex until I try a SL or SL2 or Standard.
> 
> Best Wishes,
> David Lee
> 
> Original Message:
> -----------------
> From: Jeffrey Fass happy.eyeball@verizon.net
> Date: Tue, 3 Dec 2002 14:17:45 -0500
> To: leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us, leica@topica.com
> Subject: [Leica] Reflex vs. RF
> 
> Interesting observations.
> 
> I had Nikons for many years, sold it all for Leica M, having a ball with it.
> Miss having a reflex reflex camera on hand, especially for longer f/l. Just
> received a R4s with 90 Elmarit purchased very reasonably from e*b*y.
> 
> 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.
> 
> I see how both reflex and RF have their places. The M is best with 90 or
> (especially) shorter f/l. Quiet, compact, unobtrusive. The R is noisy, not
> as fast, but is a no-brainer for longer f/l. I haven't decided yet whether I
> prefer the R or M 90. Even if I decide the reflex 90 is nicer, it's good to
> have the reach with the M anyway.
> 
> This stuff is too fun.
> 
> Best, Jeffrey
> 
> **********************************
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> http://www.clarusmusic.com
> **********************************
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Replies: Reply from Lucien <director@ubi.edu> (Re: [Leica] Reflex vs. RF)
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