Re: [Leica] SL vs SL2 for long lenses

["Dan Post" <dwpost@email.msn.com>]

Bud-
The SL has a center weighted or spot type metering, right? Seems to be a
natural for a long lens, or at least for me it works! Seems to be sensitive
enough, as well, in any light in which the lens is usable.
BTW, you do take your chances- both of mine needed the ministrations of
Sherry- one because it was a real beater, the other just the opposite! It
had been kept in a leather case for years, and cosmetically, looked like
NEW. However, if anyone has kept anything metal in a leather holster, like a
gun, knife, or camera, you fine that leather has an acidic nature from the
acids used in tanning, and even if a fairly neutral chrome tanned leather
(scuff it, it looks gray) it attracts a certain amount of moisture!
So with any older camera- be forewarned- get one that looks like it was not
abused, but then again, not like it was in a leather case in a closet for
the last 25 years!
Sorry about the long post, Bud, but it just struck me how damaging leather
can be to a camera!
Dan
- - Just MAD about my SL, simply MAD!

- ----- Original Message -----
From: Bud Cook <budcook@ibm.net>
To: <leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us>
Sent: Thursday, September 02, 1999 10:33 AM
Subject: Re: [Leica] SL vs SL2 for long lenses


> Julian,
> The only advantage the SL might have is that it doesn't have the
> split-image rangefinder in the focusing screen which makes it better
> with long or slow lenses.  On the other hand, the SL-2 works better with
> lenses that are hard to focus because of great depth of field (wide
> angles).
> You can always have an SL-type screen installed in the SL/2.  The SL-2
> has a metering system that's four times more sensitive than the SL and
> this can come in handy.  It also has a hot shoe.   On the other hand,
> SL's can be terrific buys if you get one that's in good condition.
> You pays your money and you takes your choice:-)
> Bud
>
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