Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1997/11/25
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]>Dear Stefan, > >I also think that $750 is too much for a R4. The newer models (R5 and up) are >of improved durability. >Another point is that you want it mainly for macro. Even though I own a >nice SLR >Camera (Canon A-1), I don't like SLRs for macro and long telephoto work, >I mentioned that earlier in the group. The moving mirror causes a >vibration of your >setup EXACTLY THEN, WHEN THE PICTURE IS TAKEN! Even a good and stable >tripod might not improve this, as the camera+lens is only supported at one >point >and can oscillate around this point. Also when shooting without tripod, >(no macro >or tele), the sharp pictures from our M Cameras benefit from the lack of a >shaking >mirror. >So to become really happy with macros, you should have a R Camera that allows >manual Mirror-Lock-Up. Only the R6, R6.2, R7 and R8 do have this feature AND the ORIGINAL Leicaflex!