Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2006/01/18
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]My user experience with the Leica M7: 10 My user experience with the Canon 10D/20D/1Ds: 2 Senseless argument. Shoot what you like. I have tried and tried to get the results *I* am looking for with digital. I've tried with the 10D, 20D and 1Ds. They all produce clinically accurate images - great for making autopsy or scientific photos. But for my work, I still like the dreamlike look of film shot on Leica lenses. On Jan 18, 2006, at 10:36 AM, mcyclwritr@comcast.net wrote: > "...over-sized, over-weight...." > > Let us readeth from the websites of Leica and Canon. > > Leica M7 measures 138mm x 79.5mm x 38mm. Weight: 610g w/o batts. > Canon 20D is 144mm x 105mm x 71.5mm. Weight: 685g w/o batt. > > Shall we add a 50mm f/1.4 lens to each so we can capture an image? > Oh, why the hell not. > > Leica M7 with 50mm f/1.4 weighs 945g. > Canon 20D with 50mm f/1.4 weighs 975g. > > -Chris Lawson > > -------------- Original message ---------------------- > From: "Richard S. Taylor" <r.s.taylor@comcast.net> >> There's no question in my mind that "these over-sized, over-weight, >> over-automated, computers that pass for cameras these days" take >> incredible photos. They certainly do, and in many situations far >> better than a film camera would. I just don't want to carry one and >> it's accessories around. >> >> The future is digital. No question. I just am not ready to partake >> yet - at least not at the Canon 20D, 30D, 5D level. > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information