[Leica] Thoughts on the Leica D2 and computer magazines

[enitka at twcny.rr.com (Ernest Nitka)]

My take on the D2 is that if it weren't for the EVF I'd be very 
interested in it.  The EVF has this annoying lag in displaying movement 
- it could actually produce vertigo.  If it only had a much simpler 
approximating VF like on most zoom p and s I'd be happier.  Much of my 
disappointment comes from the fact that i come from a traditional film 
background and the way in which I use the camera is semi- fixed in 
stone - I can't see myself holding the D2 1/2 an arm's length away and 
looking at my subject thru the larger LCD - not going to happen.

The computer magazines are simply that - magazines that hype each new 
introduction - just like the photo mags do - 'never saw a camera they 
didn't like'.  One really has to scratch the surface to see if the 
camera is for you.  Many of the forums including this one will reveal 
that there are some who find the camera wanting.  It's just a matter of 
whether the faults are important for your way of shooting.

right now i'm shooting MP and my canon elph digital and this is really 
a decent combo.

ernie