Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2004/06/13
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Martin - I use the 21 VC regularly with the top-mounted finder and I think it's a pretty individual call regarding how much the inconvenience frustrates a given snapper shooting a given subject. If i'm in a mood to be whiney I start thinking about how really, except for the more acute focussing, I'd rather be using a reflex for really wide stuff. If I have stuff close to the camera, which can be fun when it's not dumb, the parralax becomes significant. Also if there's any visible flare in the shot you'lll be able to see it. But the deeper truth for me is that I love shooting loose with the M and a 21 and switching my eye around when I'm framing with some degree of accuracy is really no big deal. That street shot I posted a few days ago with the diners and dog is an example of the above, as are these night shots: http://www.pbase.com/image/19399827 http://www.pbase.com/image/19399946 Or this sunset thing: http://www.pbase.com/image/19399972 Hope this helps... Bob Palmieri