Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2013/07/05
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]LUG members, As a user of R lenses on the 1Ds MkII I wanted to ask if there are any LUG members in the SF Bay Area who currently own/use the R9/DMR and would possibly entertain getting together for coffee and some photography? I would really like to try out the R9/SMR before investing in the hardware. Thoughts and comments appreciated, Wayne ????????????????????? Wayne Serrano 00 +1 415 244 9620 www.wayneserrano.com Sent from my mobile. Any weird words are this iPhone, not me. -----Original Message----- >From: George Lottermoser <imagist3 at mac.com> >Sent: Jul 5, 2013 8:42 AM >To: Leica Users Group <lug at leica-users.org> >Subject: Re: [Leica] DMR versus Canon plus R lenses > >In my experience there's little to compare. > >The DMR as part of the R SYSTEM is a fully functional component within that >well designed system; which includes: bright, clear viewfinder for precise >manual focus; auto diaphragm; precise, accurate metering; use of any and >all R lenses; etc. > >Canon + adapter + R lens: Significantly dimmer viewfinder; difficult to >manually focus even wide open; metering issues when stopping down; not all >R lenses will work - at infinity; etc. > >a note off the iPad, George > >On Jul 4, 2013, at 10:28 PM, John McMaster <john at mcmaster.co.nz> wrote: > >> Anyone care to comment on his or her experiences using Leica+DMR versus >> Canon+adapter? > >_______________________________________________ >Leica Users Group. >See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information