Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2002/07/12
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]I just hung out with Rich Pinto at Photovillage. After comparing my M7 and Rich's M6's there is no question in my mind. I hate to admit it but I like the Bessa R2 better. Its definitely cooler and brighter! The leicas VF have a dim yellowish tint to them. How can a $500 R2 beat the M6/7? No idea. This is what Steven Gandy says: "VERY Bright Viewfinder, Rangefinder spot, and framelines, many photogs find it as bright as or brighter than the Leica M6, believe it or not. The Bessa R or R2 do not have the occasional Rangefinder Patch flare of the M6 which can make the M6 patch virtually disappear under some lighting conditions. However, you do have to be careful to keep your eye centered in the R2 RF/VF for optimum viewing". I am seriously thinking of dumping my .58 ttl M6 for one. Any comments are welcome, thanks. BTW Rich has them in for $500 a pop, can't go wrong! Also Rich, (in case you're reading) it's a .7 VF not .72. I knew it was a bit wider! Regards, John - -- To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html