Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1998/12/23
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]I second this evaluation of the F5; however this is why I still own an F3 and a couple of FM2n's which permit me to go light and simple without investing in another entire system. Regards, Nigel On Wed, 23 Dec 1998 09:41:34 EST RBedw51767@aol.com writes: >I think that this is the best description of the R8 that I have read. > I >have an F5 and an R8 and I can tell you that I would rather use the R8 >because >it feels better, the controls are simple but accurate, the viewfinder >is >bright and easy to focus. I find the F5 has too many buttons, knobs, >doors, >windows, wheels, arms and "pop-ups" for me to fall in love with. >However, I >do use it more often than the R8 because of auto-focus and speed. > >Bob Bedwell > ><< >So, at the end of the day, the Leica R is not the most productive > >picture taking 35mm SLR outfit available. But I can guarantee you it >is > >the one that feels the best and gives the best user interface I ever > >tried. It pushes you to shoot, because it makes you want to use it. >On > >that level it certainly makes a difference. > > Very well said Alan! > > Pascal >> > ___________________________________________________________________ You don't need to buy Internet access to use free Internet e-mail. Get completely free e-mail from Juno at http://www.juno.com/getjuno.html or call Juno at (800) 654-JUNO [654-5866]