[Leica] Fwd: The "R" Solution (from Sony)

[richard at richardmanphoto.com (Richard Man)]

Sounds great. Now that I know that when my M9 eventually goes back to its
maker (Germany? China? Thailand?), I have alternatives other than another
$7000+ body from Leica. (I know the wides do not work great, but hopefully
by then it will be fixed one way or another)


On Thu, Dec 26, 2013 at 4:35 PM, Scott Gregory <scottgregory at mac.com> 
wrote:

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> Begin forwarded message:
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> > From: Scott Gregory
> > Subject: Re: [Leica] The "R" Solution (from Sony)
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> > Bill sounds great. You are making me wish I had some R lenses sitting
> around!
> > Scott
> >
> >> On Dec 26, 2013, at 5:59 PM, Bill Nelsch <photobynelsch at gmail.com>
> wrote:
> >>
> >> After seeing Steve's and Adam's images with the a7R (the "R" in the
> model
> >> name is prophetic), I took the plunge and purchased the Sony a7R along
> with
> >> the Metabones ($99) R to E adapter.  I am ecstatic!  All of my R lenses
> now
> >> have a proper home on a full frame, 36 megapixel body.  The focus assist
> >> works like a charm and the focus magnification is amazing.   Plus the
> small
> >> size is a relief after lugging the DMR for the past 8 years.  I don't
> >> notice any shutter delay, although there must be a little.  And the best
> >> part?  It sounds like my original Leicaflex. :)
> >>
> >> A sample of happy snaps from Christmas are here:
> >>
> http://photobynelsch.smugmug.com/Family/Night-Before-Christmas-2013/i-WHcSd3B/A
> >>
> >> Bill in Denver (who is thrilled to be using all 8 of his R lenses as
> they
> >> were intended)
> >>
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