Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/04/25
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Simon Lamb wrote: ><Snip> The F5 with SB28 flash and big 85mm > lens can be very overpowering for children and it is difficult to take > candid portraits with such a big camera, even when using it handheld. I > have followed the newsgroup and believe that the M6 will be the ideal > camera for portrait work, especially with the 90mm f/2 in available > light. I did consider the new Nikon S3 2000 rangefinder but it is very > much priced for the collectors market and did not make financial sense. > I also believe that the 90mm APO ASPH lens will be better than the 50mm > that Nikon will initially offer with the camera. > > I will keep the F5 as I do not believe that the M6 will be able to catch > the action wildlife shots that the Nikon makes possible. ><Snip> WHAT ABOUT CHARGING CHILDREN! Mark :-) Rabiner When their eyes turn red I worry! Try to keep downwind!