Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2002/07/12

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Subject: Re: [Leica] Bessa R2 VF vs M6/7
From: Mark Rabiner <mark@markrabiner.com>
Date: Fri, 12 Jul 2002 22:20:36 -0700
References: <000001c22a21$f63c9cd0$0632a818@jamriman>

John Abela wrote:
> 
> 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
> 

Thanks for the hot tip John! I'm trading both my M6's for Bessa R2's tomorrow!
They obviously have more quality then Leica's!
Boy why didn't i think of that earlier?


Mark Rabiner
Portland, Oregon USA
http://www.markrabiner.com
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