Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1998/04/19

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Subject: Re: [Leica] Various focal lengths/R8 gripe
From: RBedw51767 <RBedw51767@aol.com>
Date: Sun, 19 Apr 1998 10:07:29 EDT

In a message dated 98-04-18 22:09:06 EDT, you write:

<< >Now a gripe against the R8.  In most respects I really like this 
 >camera, but......the on off switch needs A LOT of work IMHO.
  >>


I traded my R8 system this week.  There were several things that bothered me.
a) The switch b) I purchased the R8 with the anticipation of a quality winder
or motor.  The winder that I received did not work consistently and I did not
like it's poor quality 3)  The bulk 4) Slowness of obtaining accessories,ie.,
35-70 ROM, 80-200 ROM and winder. 

I thought that I could live without auto-focus and I probably could.  However,
it sure makes life easier for action photos.  The R8, in my opinion, is not
even close to the M6.  I cherish my M6 system but will not miss the R8.  

Robert B.