Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1999/09/29

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Subject: [Leica] R7 Vs R8 opinions
From: "Thomas J. Donovan" <75674.3465@compuserve.com>
Date: Wed, 29 Sep 1999 20:24:17 -0400

Lugnuts,

I own a R7 & a R8 w/ the 24, 35 f2, 90 f2.8., 100 apo,
& the 180 apo f2.8 lenses. My R7 has the winder/strap
& I have the R8 winder as well! So far so good ;-)!

I'd like to get a third SLR; either a R7 or the R8. The R7 is
light weight, great reliability, & great balance w/winder/strap.
The R8 has features that merit attention; viewfinder brilliance,
better tripod balance w/ 100 & 180 apos, & easy bracketing.   

However, R7s are nigh impossible to purchase. Opinions 
please,  as to optimal path: a.) Buy an R8; get it over with!
b.) Locate a new/"good" used R7; any ideas?  c.) Do nothing 
&  just get on with my photography. Two camera bodies are
more than enough ;-)! 

Appreciate any & all input!

Tom D.