Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2007/02/17

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Subject: [Leica] Working with the M8
From: msadat at gmail.com (mehrdad)
Date: Sat Feb 17 14:21:24 2007
References: <440b792d0702170704t4c225de1j2fc474d886bf01f0@mail.gmail.com> <20070217152335.LERP1673.tomts16-srv.bellnexxia.net@vickko1>

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
> >
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-- 
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  regards, mehrdad

Replies: Reply from jpphoto at hci.net (John Payne) ([Leica] Leica student discount)
In reply to: Message from msadat at gmail.com (mehrdad) ([Leica] Working with the M8)
Message from vick.ko at sympatico.ca (Vick Ko) ([Leica] Working with the M8)