[Leica] Re:Nikon's profits tripled

[bdcolen at earthlink.net (B. D. Colen)]

I, too, would love a good digital rangefinder, but I find that the more
I use the E-1 routinely, the more I get used to SLR shooting again, and
the easier it gets. You've inspired me and I have requested an OM
adapter...The idea of having a 180f2 - even if manual focus, and a 100
1.2, or 1.4, is really appealing. I will also try using the 21 f 2 as a
42 f2....How well these lenses will do with the digital is, of course,
the big question. But having faster glass for available light should be
terrific.



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[mailto:lug-bounces+bdcolen=earthlink.net@leica-users.org] On Behalf Of
Peter Klein
Sent: Tuesday, November 23, 2004 2:41 PM
To: lug@leica-users.org
Subject: [Leica] Re:Nikon's profits tripled



I made the jump to a DSLR in late October. My decision was guided by the
viewfinder.  Frankly, the only two viewfinders I could stand (in the 5-6
mp $1,000 - $1,500 range) were the Olympus E-1 and Pentax *ist.  They
were also the only two that I found I could manually focus with relative
ease. In fairness, the C@n*n 20D was not out when I tried various
brands, but the 10D was, and I just plain didn't like it.

I eventually chose the E-1.  I like the operation, ergonomics, and
build. It will take my manual focus OM lenses with an adapter, if
Olympus ever gets around to sending it.  I suspect using a 50/1.4 at
f/1.4 to 2.8 or 4 will be OK in available light.

I really would prefer a digital rangefinder.  The Epson is a bit too
"version 1.0" and too expensive for what it is.  Three grand for a Leica
digital RF, probably OK.  For a Bessa R2 with a sensor like a $1200 SLR,
no.  I reserve the right to change my mind if they get it together or
have a blowout sale.

So far my feelings on a DSLR vs. Leica are mixed.  A DSLR with normal
zoom is bigger and heavier than a Leica, and much more fiddly. There
isn't the same oneness with the camera that I feel with a Leica.  I
always feel like I am programming a computer to (hopefully) do what I
would do under the circumstances, with the burnt-out Highlights of
Damocles hanging over my head.

But when I get home and can download the pictures immediately--nice!

--Peter

Christopher Williams wrote:
> I'm willing to wait on a digital M. By then they may have it right. :)

> I'd like to be ablej to actually see through a decent viewfinder! 
> Squint! Only the D2h, 1d Mark II, and 1Ds Mark II have great 
> viewfinders when it comes to digital SLR's.

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