Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2005/04/26
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]The mirror lock up is usefull for macro shots, and I do very few these days. So not a vital feature. I hardly ever used the self timer. Neither is missed today as I just don't use them. If I need them I can go to my F-3 Nikon, which sits and gathers dust. Or I can use the R8, which I prefer. Gene -----Original Message----- From: Michael J Herring <creativevisions@verizon.net> To: Leica Users Group <lug@leica-users.org> Sent: Tue, 26 Apr 2005 05:32:16 -0400 Subject: Re: [Leica] Re:OT Nikons new cameras No, Nikon choose to eliminate that most useful feature in order to force you to purchase the F5. I have an old Nikon EL2 which has the self timer mirror up function and a mirror lockup. I wish the F100 had this feature. I would buy one in a New York minute! Mike ----- Original Message ----- From: "Mark Rabiner" <mark@rabinergroup.com> To: "Leica Users Group" <lug@leica-users.org> Sent: Sunday, April 24, 2005 7:59 PM Subject: Re: [Leica] Re:OT Nikons new cameras > On 4/24/05 9:31 AM, "creativevisions@verizon.net" > <creativevisions@verizon.net> typed: > >> The F100 does NOT have a mirror lockup function. Macro photographers >> require >> an F5 or F6. (Unfortunately) because otherwise, the the F100 is a superb >> camera. >> Mike >> > But did it have a thing like on the FM's and FE's where when you do a self > timer thing it first puts the mirror up and does everything and then at > the > very end you hear the little click? > > That aspect makes a camera more commercially viable has been my > experience. > You and do long telephoto and macro stuff with near impunity. > > > As long as you don't need split second timing.... > And the element of "chance" appeals to you. > > > Mark Rabiner > Photography > Portland Oregon > http://rabinergroup.com/ > > > > > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information -- I am using the free version of SPAMfighter for private users. It has removed 369 spam emails to date. Paying users do not have this message in their emails. Try www.SPAMfighter.com for free now! _______________________________________________ Leica Users Group. See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information