Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2002/12/18
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Having shared the comments of Reichmann and Morris, I want to add my own
current conclusion about d vs f.
I can't imagine any digital substitute for M photography. If Leica ever
makes a digital M, I'll probably try to get together the $. Until then,
I'll use an M for its various charms -- size, feel, quietness, glass.
I love using an R8's. I mean I LOVE using them! And I have an investment
in Leica glass; but in the next year, I intend to give serious
consideration to (i.e. borrow) a Canon digital body and two zoom lenses
28-70, 70-200 IS. I want to know how they feel. I want to try auto focus
& IS. I also want to work with digital images from scratch. Right now I
have most of my best images scanned -- slides or negs. I'm pretty good
at Photoshop. I love its flexibility and don't miss chemicals. I also
hate thinking about film and processing costs when I photograph people
or wildlife which is mostly what I do. So, what I most want for
Christmas is a Leica/Panasonic commitment to a digital SLR body. . .
Along with a peaceful new year.
Best holiday wishes to the LUG,
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