Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2007/02/17
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Vick the R-d1 has the same finder as the R3A 1:1 and i feel it is very good. th RF adjsutments might be needed from time to time @ 1/3 the leica price it is great!! On 2/17/07, Vick Ko <vick.ko@sympatico.ca> wrote: > > > I love using the RD-1, but my only complaint is the RF. The M finder is > far > superior. > > The RD1 is slightly out of alignment and perhaps a touch out of focus. To > me, using the RD1 finder is like using my Nikon RF finders - a compromise I > make so that I can use the lenses. > > But the RD1 allows me the "digital" experience - very fast file transfer, > instant feedback, etc. And I'm trying to figure out how to get max picture > quality out of it. I can't say that even with using my Leica lenses on it, > the images are "jump off the page", like my film shots. > > But with the RD1, I do get to use all my lenses - M, LTM, Nikon RF, Contax > IIa. For that, I am thrilled. > > ...Vick > > -----Original Message----- > From: lug-bounces+vick.ko=sympatico.ca@leica-users.org > [mailto:lug-bounces+vick.ko=sympatico.ca@leica-users.org] On Behalf Of > mehrdad > Sent: Saturday, February 17, 2007 10:04 AM > To: Leica Users Group > Subject: Re: [Leica] Working with the M8 > > vick what shortcomings? does the r-d1 have > > On 2/17/07, Vick Ko <vick.ko@sympatico.ca> wrote: > > Thank you for the encouraging report. > > > > I bought an RD1, and due to is shortcomings, it is seriously causing > > me to think about getting the M8. > > > > But my piggy bank isn't large enough; maybe in a couple years when M8 > > prices fall. > > > > > > > > ...Vick > > > > -----Original Message----- > > From: lug-bounces+vick.ko=sympatico.ca@leica-users.org > > [mailto:lug-bounces+vick.ko=sympatico.ca@leica-users.org] On Behalf Of > > Don Dory > > Sent: Saturday, February 17, 2007 8:14 AM > > To: Leica Users Group > > Subject: [Leica] Working with the M8 > > > > snip > > > > .... But, for a camera that you can control and use like an M, it is > > perfect. > > > > > > Don > > don.dory@gmail.com > > > > _______________________________________________ > > Leica Users Group. > > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information > > > > > > _______________________________________________ > > Leica Users Group. > > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information > > > > > -- > ------------------------------------- > regards, mehrdad > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information > > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information > -- ------------------------------------- regards, mehrdad