Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2001/02/10
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]On Sat, 10 February 2001, BOB KRAMER wrote: > > I don't really _feel_ like a leicaholic, but I am noticing the number of > camaras I own with "Wetzlar" scratched on them does seem to be growing! And > after recently getting an SL, I am starting to think an R camera might not > be a bad idea, as back up for the SL or for when I am feeling particularly > lazy and don't feel like putting much thought into metering. Or maybe for > use with a winder or motor. > > So I was wondering if you (or anyone else for that matter) could share your > opinion of the R4sP. As I don't want to spend the big bucks for an R7 or 8, > this R4 version might be just what I need. > > What do you think? Could an M3/M4/SL kind of guy learn to love one of > these earlier R cameras? Or would I just kick myself for not getting an SL2 > before the price goes any further through the roof? > > Regards, > Bob Kramer > The R4sP is a competent, reliable camera but it doesn't have the Leica "feel" of your existing cameras. It's also not as easy to focus if your eyes have passed their 40th birthday. I bought the SL2 for its low-light metering and ability to use several lenses that the SL cannot use but the SL2 has a design flaw that makes the 1/2000 sec shutter speed unreliable. Aside from this I like the SL2. Doug Herr Birdman of Sacramento http://ourworld.compuserve.com/homepages/telyt ___________________________________________________ The ALL NEW CS2000 from CompuServe Better! Faster! More Powerful! 250 FREE hours! Sign-on Now! http://www.compuserve.com/trycsrv/cs2000/webmail/