Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1999/08/22
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Dan C. wrote: >It could be worse; we could be talking about fountain pens or whiskey, or >automobiles, or Swiss watches, or.....god knows what else has dominated >this list in the last few years. At least this thread deals with cameras.>>>> Hi Dan, Yep I agree with you, but what I don't understand is everyone pumping about cameras that have no relevance to leica in the sense of "autofocus." And yes I'm the first to admit I've created topic drift to the single malt scotch, but others seemed to fit it into drinking single malt scotch and owning Leicas as a normal routine, compared to autofocus that really doesn't come inline with Leica cameras of any kind at the moment. Not to say that wont happen in the future! Yes there are folks on the LUG that own and use other gear with the wonders of autofocus, but I guess what I'm trying to get at is, this Monaghan person is talking drivel if he is hanging his comments on a photo magazine appraisal. Many of those who use or have used autofocus cameras know his comments are not quite correct, unless he's making his remarks in relation to a test bench instead of real time shooting. Then maybe, just maybe, one could see the difference. Although I doubt it very much. This is a very tough call, as I'd opt for Leica clean glass focus any time against autofocus, but when it comes to "speed action situations", no matter how good one thinks they are at manual focus, I'd go with autofocus any time. And that comment is made from major experience using both! And I make that statement as a manual focus shooter of international sports for over 35 years, as well as plain old fashion home town sporting events. Autofocus has a great advantage over manual any day. At one time I figured I was fast at manual focus, but in reality, autofocus is faster than the eye and hand! But we are a Leica talk show here, and all the time spent on who is right or wrong or quality of autofocus really doesn't amount to a hill of beans when it comes to LEICA. Neither does scotch! But at least scotch is something most can relate to other than those who use auto focus cameras! Which Leica aren't at the moment. OK before I dig my grave any deeper, I'm outta here! :) ted Ted Grant This is Our Work. The Legacy of Sir William Osler. http://www.islandnet.com/~tedgrant