Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2017/01/03
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]I look forward to seeing some great wildlife shots! Jim Nichols Tullahoma, TN USA On 1/3/2017 8:12 PM, Doug Herr wrote: > Last year I had an opportunity to test-drive a Leica SL for a few months > and I concluded it wasn't quite ready for me. My primary complaints were > an inability to keep the viewfinder in 'exposure preview' mode and a lack > of sensor stabilization. > > You may also recall the saga of my 280 APO that had been sent to Leica for > service and returned after 8 months un-repaired and looking like it had > been dropped on the rear lens cap. My words for Leica were not kind. > > Leica's appeasement is a one-month loan of an SL and 90-280 APO, which > should arrive by the end of the week. The lens has an optical > stabilization feature which would eliminate one of my complaints about the > camera, at least in the 90-280mm range. To be continued. > > BTW, I recommend Leica dealer Tony Rose (popflash.com) for all your Leica > needs, including prodding Leica USA. > > Doug Herr > Orangevale, Sacramento County > http://www.wildlightphoto.com > http://doug-herr.fineartamerica.com > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information >