Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2010/12/29
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]I've never done this and really do not see the use of it. The 90 on an M camera you are only using a tiny part of the finder anyway to compose, with the G2 it is basically an SLR so the full viewing area is used, composition is much easier. That alone is a huge plus to me. Second I am not a pixel peeper, I use what I like. If it gives me results I like I can care less what others say or think. For some reason the people on this list do not like Canon, well I strongly disagree, I far prefer Canon to that other brand. Personal opinion, everyone has one. Mine is no more valid than anyone else's. I find the focusing of the 90, my Noctilux at f1 easier on the G2 than the M because of the ability to hugely magnify the image. I get consistently sharp images at f1 and my Noctilux on the G2 where on my M9 it is about 50/50 sharp or not. I am pretty sure the difference is because my eyes are not what they used to be and at f1 it is not very forgiving. I am not sure how the G1 works, but with the G2 I press the little dial and the viewfinder image enlarges, turn it one click to the right and it maginifies again. Focus press the shudder button and it takes a photo. I do not notice any shutter delay in the G2. I got the G2 because of the EVF, I'd think using one of those cameras you look at the back to shoot would be difficult. Personally I do not like looking at the back of a camera to compose images...something about that just does not work for me too well. I like having both the G2 and M9, IMHO they compliment each other and I can use my most excellent Leica lenses on both...also with the G2 I can make video using my Leica glass. I did so of my daughters Christmas orchestra with my Noctilux, very nice looking video. Have a great New Year Hoppy, hope it is nice and warm...I am so jealous. I hate cold. Harrison. On 12/28/2010 09:35 PM, Geoff Hopkinson wrote: > Harrison this is not to start a debate! I have not tried it myself. Do you > consider that the 90 with adapter on your G2 gives better results than > cropping the same FoV from that lens on your M9? You are able to manage > critical focus effectively? > > Cheers > Geoff > http://www.pbase.com/hoppyman