Re: [Leica] WAS: Focusing a 75 1.4 -- NOW ERIC's comment

[Bob Adler <rgacpa@pacbell.net>]

Actually, Ted, Eric was responding to my simple
question of why he decided to use an R8 as opposed to
an M for photographing his new family member. I don't
think he was griping about the M. I think he's
actually saying what you're saying, use the right tool
for the right job. In his world, the SLR, according to
him, allows him greater close focus control than the
M. That's all.
But there I go again, getting in between the dog and
the tree :-) Just thought I should interject as it was
my post that prompted Eric's remark.
Going home now to me wife, kids, dogs and scotch; sure
beats working!
Take care,
Bob
- --- Ted Grant <tedgrant@shaw.ca> wrote:
> Eric said:
> > Pre-leica, I had a Nikon FE2 and macro (nikon's
> "micro") 55mm lens.
> > It was the finest combo I ever owned, and I
> regretted it after selling
> > them off.
> > Although I love my M7, I could never reproduce the
> same portrait close
> > up.  IE, rangefinders just can't cut it when
> photographing under 3 ft.
> > subject distance.
> > I have found that an SLR and a rangefinder are a
> lovely duo.
> > But of course, ever restless, I am playing with
> medium format now..<<<<
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> Eric me old son,
> Aren't you comparing apples and oranges with the
> equipment comparison?
> 
> You and I know the M7 and other M's do not focus as
> close as an SLR, Nikon
> or Leica, certainly "comparing a macro lens with a
> non-macro M lens."
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> And although I can understand the differences of
> look and distance of focus
> relationship, I can't imagine you'd attempt to use
> the equipment in similar
> fashion when one wont do what the other will?
> Certainly in focusing
> distance, then complain about buying the Leica gear.
> And why you don't sell
> the Leica stuff and go back to an SLR Nikon or
> otherwise.
> 
> I use whatever I have in my hands at the time to do
> the right job for the
> assignment and I rarely have a problem with an M
> when used for the correct
> reason, portraits or other wise.
> 
> It's understanding the limitations of each lens and
> camera body and where
> they work most effectively that makes life very easy
> for any photographer.
> And if I found I was not capturing what I wanted due
> to the equipment and my
> lack of ability in managing the gear I'd get rid of
> it and move onto
> something else.
> 
> However, I notice you're "playing with new toys:"
> >>> But of course, ever restless, I am playing with
> medium format now..<<<<
> 
> So this post may be meaningless. Pity! ;-)
> ted
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Bob Adler
Palo Alto, CA
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