Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2007/05/11
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Gene
-------------- Original message from Frank Dernie
<Frank.Dernie@btinternet.com>: --------------
> Philippe,
> I find the D200 the most logical and ergonomic digital SLR I have
> used. I have been using EOS slr cameras, both film and digital, since
> they came out and the menu system and button sequence is still
> totally counter intuitive to me. The D200 was productive immediately
> without frustration or thinking about it.
> I don't think Leica R lenses fit though. The film register is longer
> than EOS leaving no space for an adapter which allows infinity focus.
> Frank
>
> On 10 May, 2007, at 19:30, Philippe Orlent wrote:
>
> > After about 3 months of hesitating between an M8 (just a bit: above
> > budget, and too soon in its lifecycle for me), a 30D ('only' 8MP,
> > small VF, construction quality of EF-S lenses), a 5D (with the
> > right lens(es) above budget) and a D200, I chose for the latter.
> > I sold everything else except for my MP, a CV 15 and a 35 and 50
> > Summicron.
> > I'm a bit nervous.
> > Nothing but time will tell, ofcourse.
> > But I can always jump into R glass if necessary ;-)
> > Philippe
> >
> >
> >
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