Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2004/11/25

[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]

Subject: [Leica] Re:Nikon's profits tripled
From: mark at rabinergroup.com (Mark Rabiner)
Date: Thu Nov 25 01:07:49 2004

On 11/24/04 11:34 PM, "Frank Dernie" <Frank.Dernie@btinternet.com> typed:

> The problem with the apparent lens performance was the impossibility of
> focus. The measuring system they use for cameras includes the focussing
> system. IMHE the Chasseur d'Image camera reviews are the most
> comprehensive and accurate I have seen published. FWIW the guy liked
> the camera a lot in the first installment and still liked it, it just
> did not have an accurate enough rangefinder to focus the 50 and 35
> lenses within their depth of field whilst wide open. I shall probably
> not buy one now despite wanting one very much!
> Frank
> 
> On 24 Nov, 2004, at 19:38, Mark Rabiner wrote:
> 
I usually have a little screw driver to tweak the vertical focus of my older
M6 in my camera bag if it gets a bang or too much vibration.
Maybe this guy just needed a screwdriver?

Mark Rabiner
Photography
Portland Oregon
http://rabinergroup.com/





In reply to: Message from Frank.Dernie at btinternet.com (Frank Dernie) ([Leica] Re:Nikon's profits tripled)