Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1998/05/16
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Pascal wrote: >Translation: >"Of course, the new Apo Lens has an electronic ROM strip >for tranfer of data and an electronic exposure correction >with the R8." >Lucien, I don't think you should be looking for "ghosts". >There is nothing new here that is not already in the >R8 owner's manual. Pascal, I don't find the word "correction" in my (French) owner manual. My real questions behind this, are: Why is Leica so vague about what exactly is transmitted by the ROMs ? And what are their future possibilities ? Is the focusing distance transmitted ? Etc... For the moment, I have to say that I don't see any convincing reason to convert all my lenses. The size of the 42 MZ3, discourage me to use the R8 with a flash. When I know that I will need a flash for a reportage, I'll take my Nikon AF + 2 zooms + SB 26, et voilą ! (+ M6 with 50/1,4 for B&W) ouf ! The day the R system will offer a Flash "ą la SB 28" (size, weight and manual + automatic fill-in correction) and a very good focusing confirmation system, or better, an AF system like the Contax AX, I will sell immediately all my N.AF system. ;-) ...Maybe I'll wait also for a 35-90/2,8, 20-35/2,8, a more portable 80-200/2,8, and a small, silent and powerfull motor.(4/is + single and 4sec rewinding)(in the winder size) :-) Don't misunderstand me, I prefer, from far, the results the R8 give me for travel, landscape and available light photography with 80/1,4 etc.. But when I have to deliver because I unconsciously promiss good results to friends for wedding, party or back stage reportage, I only trust my N. (shame on me) ;-( Lucien