Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1999/09/30
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]- -----Original Message----- From: Thomas J. Donovan <75674.3465@compuserve.com> To: INTERNET:leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us <leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us> Date: Thursday, September 30, 1999 8:34 AM Subject: [Leica] R7 Vs R8 opinions >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. Dear Tom, Looks like U have a very complete setup...... why a third body ? How about saving up the $ and going into medium format ... I think U would like the Rollei 6008 with Schneider lenses ...... really beauuuuuuutiful...eqpt ..... TMLee