Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/02/07
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Sal DiMarco,Jr. wrote: edited.... >For the first time, I had a chance to wrap my hands around a Konica >Hexar RF and the Viogtlander Bessa-R and to see the new lenses. I was >singularly un-impressed. Both cameras seemed filmsy. For me, the main >advantage of the Hexar was the X-sync. The 1/125 sync doesn't cut it. I told >the salesperson, if is had a 1/250 sync, I would be leaving the show with >one. His response was a 1/250 sync shutter would increase the cost of the >camera. I do not agree with his statement. The lens mount was not smooth. >The viewfinder OK. Word on the floor is the lenses aren't great. Then why are you satisfied with the 1/50 seconds on the M6? Personally I would welcome the improvement, but unlike many I use flash. >Just remember in terms of lens quality, there is good, better and Leica.! Yes. I will now get down on my knees and bow east to the great Leica camera...barf!