Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2010/10/31

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Subject: [Leica] Adventures in Alpha-Land (warning: for pixel peekers only)
From: afirkin at afirkin.com (afirkin at afirkin.com)
Date: Sun, 31 Oct 2010 23:17:46 -0400
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> Alastair,
>
> I wasn't aware of that. Sounds like it might work. I'll try it.
> Regarding your question about using R lenses with the a900, I've only
> converted my 400 Telyt so far and it works fine. Like everything you
> have choices. It's a lot easier to adapt R lenses to Canon bodies. On
> the Sony you have to change the lens mount, not just mount an adapter.
> But the Canons don't have IS. I'm over 60 so to me IS is a BIG
> advantage. You're mileage may vary ;-)
>
> Jim Laird

No, I think IS is very important: having seen Helen's OLY. I'm happy with
the DMR for now, but better to be prepared ;-)

Alastair



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