Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2002/02/28
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Hi Joe, Speak for yourself. I own both an R8 and a M5 and I find they fit my hands perfectly. Leica, in my opinion, will replace the R8 or add a smaller version to the R line, the glass, though expensive is exquisite. If Leica ever decides to make SLR lenses with Nikon mounts they would make a fortune. Regards, Greg Joe Kelly wrote: > One problem I find with the R8 is sheer size and weight. > It's just too big for my hand size. I suspect this to be true for > others. It looks like an Exacta on steroids > I own M cameras and screw mounts. They are small and light, > especially with the lenses I use. The ergo metrics of these cameras is > amazing. They are like a Porsche 911, timeless and exquisite designs. > The R8 will be gone soon > Let it rest in peace with the M5, another oversized Leica. > > Joe Kelly > > -- > To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html > - -- To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html