Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2005/09/26
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Phill: The Retina IIIC, not the IIIc has a bigger and brighter viewfinder. It's also more costly. Jim pswango@att.net wrote: > B.D. Colen wrote: > > "Keep in mind, however, before dissing the Retina, that while it > bears the Kodak name, it was manufactured in Germany, has a Schneider lens > and a Compur shutter...." > > True. Optically and mechanically it's an excellent camera. The Xenon is > superb, the Compur is quiet and accurate, and even the half-century-old > meter is good down to about EV 6-7. The biggest limitation, IMO, is the > small, dim viewfinder. It's not terrible but it slows you down. For the > dog picture I had to make a clicking noise with my tongue to get his > attention, which lasted for about 3 seconds. In that 3 seconds I had to > refine focus, compose and shoot. I took 3 shots and this one was the > best. I was actually surprised that I got the eyes in focus, though I have > to say the RF is darned accurate, if a bit squinty. After using the > Retina I pulled out my old M3, and feasted on that big bright finder! I > think the Retina would be an ideal hiker's camera, where you wouldn't be > concerned with speed in low light situations. But I'm definitely a fan of > the Xenon. > > Phil > > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information >