RE: [Leica] GR1 (was: Street photography)

[Paul Chefurka <Paul_Chefurka@pmc-sierra.com>]

> From: sam [mailto:salex@idt.net]
 
> There is a newer model that accepts a lens shade (and 
> filters) called the
> GR1-S. Doesn't seem to be sold in the US.  (Robert White has 
> them in the
> UK). Perhaps the shade would help the flare problem?

Not likely - the flare I objected to happened when the sun was actually in
the frame.  Otherwise the flare performance was pretty good.

I initially got the GR1 when I had an M3, hoping to use it as a Leica
substitute with a wide angle lens.  Let me tell you, after a year with an M3
and a DR Summicron, I really felt like I was slumming with the GR1.  I'm not
doing anything important with my photography these days, so the process of
shooting tends to be where I get a lot of my satisfaction.  For this purpose
the GR1 left a whole lot to be desired.

Paul