Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1996/02/24
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]I've read here that the R7 has improved mirror damping and gets sharper hand held shots at low shutter speeds than the R5. What I'd like to know is; how low are we talking about here- can I use this camera hand held at 1/30th or 1/60th with a 50mm lens and make a sharp 12 x 18" print? And- how does the R6 compare in this respect? I am considering getting a used R6 at some point, as well as a used R7; these will replace my RE and R5. The extended low-light meter sensitivity of the R6 is a factor as low-light photography seems to be my thing nowadays. Mirror-lock is the other thing, and an all-manual camera has a certain perverse attraction for me as I grew up with manual exposure anyway. So, can anyone comment on the mirror shock of the R6, or any other aspect thereof? Any R6 or R7 opinions/experiences/recommendations welcomed. joe b.