[Leica] 4/3 Adapters

[lists at mcclary.net (Harrison McClary)]

I've never done this and really do not see the use of it.  The 90 on an 
M camera you are only using a tiny part of the finder anyway to compose, 
with the G2 it is basically an SLR so the full viewing area is used, 
composition is much easier.  That alone is a huge plus to me.  Second I 
am not a pixel peeper, I use what I like.  If it gives me results I like 
I can care less what others say or think.  For some reason the people on 
this list do not like Canon, well I strongly disagree, I far prefer 
Canon to that other brand.  Personal opinion, everyone has one. Mine is 
no more valid than anyone else's.

I find the focusing of the 90, my Noctilux at f1 easier on the G2 than 
the M because of the ability to hugely magnify the image.  I get 
consistently sharp images at f1 and my Noctilux on the G2 where on my M9 
it is about 50/50 sharp or not.  I am pretty sure the difference is 
because my eyes are not what they used to be and at f1 it is not very 
forgiving.

I am not sure how the G1 works, but with the G2 I press the little dial 
and the viewfinder image enlarges, turn it one click to the right and it 
maginifies again.  Focus press the shudder button and it takes a photo. 
  I do not notice any shutter delay in the G2.  I got the G2 because of 
the EVF, I'd think using one of those cameras you look at the back to 
shoot would be difficult.  Personally I do not like looking at the back 
of a camera to compose images...something about that just does not work 
for me too well.

I like having both the G2 and M9, IMHO they compliment each other and I 
can use my most excellent Leica lenses on both...also with the G2 I can 
make video using my Leica glass.  I did so of my daughters Christmas 
orchestra with my Noctilux, very nice looking video.

Have a great New Year Hoppy, hope it is nice and warm...I am so jealous. 
  I hate cold.

Harrison.



On 12/28/2010 09:35 PM, Geoff Hopkinson wrote:
> Harrison this is not to start a debate! I have not tried it myself. Do you
> consider that the 90 with adapter on your G2 gives better results than
> cropping the same FoV from that lens on your M9? You are able to manage
> critical focus effectively?
>
> Cheers
> Geoff
> http://www.pbase.com/hoppyman