Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2011/01/29
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Phil, If you can get past the crop factor, the Olympus E-1 has a similar sensor, and with an appropriate adapter, can work well with Leica R lenses. They can be had for less than $300. Jim Nichols Tullahoma, TN USA ----- Original Message ----- From: "Phil Forrest" <photo.forrest at earthlink.net> To: "Leica Users Group" <lug at leica-users.org> Sent: Saturday, January 29, 2011 9:12 AM Subject: [Leica] Quirky digital R "solution"? >I put that in the subject line to possibly gain a few more looks at the > thread. I cheated. > Anyways, I've been wanting a Leica R camera since before I got my first > M2 in 2003. Once i went with the rangefinders I strayed away from using > SLRs, eventually becoming RF-only. > > I've recently found that for a very few applications, the Leica RF > bodies just can't cut it. Macro and telephoto just can't be done > without a Viso III and a bunch of extra gear. An SLR is the most > expedient solution. > > Now I want to get back into an SLR at the lowest cost of entry possible > with the highest performance I can get. Yeah, there are plenty of D200 > and EOS 5D bodies used on the market for very cheap but I also love the > incredible sharpness of the Leica M8 and M9 with their Kodak sensors. > > A few months ago, Dante opened my eyes to how good an old Kodak DCS 14n > could be and I've been thinking that I could use the newer, slightly > upgraded Kodak DCS SLR/n or SLR/c for my SLR needs. > > The Kodak SLR/n bodies are available with a whole kit as shipped from > the factory for about $800. The RAW images that old camera produces > rival the best that today's top end Nikon and Canon offerings can > produce, from what I've seen. > > I'm thinking I can get a DCS body and a good Leica R telephoto and > Macro lens with Leitax adapters and chips for less than the cost of > a D700 body alone. I'd prefer a full frame camera as well having been > spoiled by the M9. > > So, are any LUG'ers out there using the same system? Kodak DCS SLR or > 14n + Leica R glass? I know about the camera's quirks and have read > most of the negative reviews. I'm not using it for sports, so fast > response isn't as big of a concern. > > Your opinions are appreciated. > > Thanks all, > Phil Forrest > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information > >