Re: [Leica] Reflex vs. RF

["Jeffrey Fass" <happy.eyeball@verizon.net>]

There's nothing quite like a Leica RF window (except another Leica RF
window...)

JDF

- ----- Original Message -----
From: "Frank Farmer" <frankandaubrey@mindspring.com>
To: <leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us>
Sent: Wednesday, December 04, 2002 10:19 AM
Subject: Re: [Leica] Reflex vs. RF


> "I had Nikons for many years, sold it all for Leica M, having a ball with
it."
>
> That sounds just like my story.  I wonder how many of us followed that
exact
> path to Leicadom.  Nikons are great - but my F100 just got too automated
for
> me - I'm suprised it couldn't do my taxes ;-].  Great camera, I just
missed
> the ritual about it all.  Wish I still had my FM2 - but that turned into
my
> Tri-Elmar via trade.  Anyway, I'm having a ball with this stuff too.
>
> Frank
>
>
> On Tue, 3 Dec 2002 14:17:45 -0500 Jeffrey Fass <happy.eyeball@verizon.net>
> wrote:
>
> > 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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