Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2002/12/03
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]You might want to try a Leicaflex SL or even Leicaflex Standard to see how joyful it is to use reflex. You can say that it might be noisier but I can say that it is definitely smoother with a little sound that I can even enjoy. I would not call it noisy but call it dulcet. The sound always pleases my ears. I use more SL (or RE with motor) than my M3 as I normally use 90mm or longer most of times. Of course, you can enjoy as extensively as some of the best zoom lenses in the 35mm world like the redoubtable 70-180 APO-Vario-Elmarit that you cannot even dream with rangefinder. I would not comment on reflex until I try a SL or SL2 or Standard. Best Wishes, David Lee Original Message: - ----------------- From: Jeffrey Fass happy.eyeball@verizon.net Date: Tue, 3 Dec 2002 14:17:45 -0500 To: leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us, leica@topica.com Subject: [Leica] Reflex vs. RF Interesting observations. I had Nikons for many years, sold it all for Leica M, having a ball with it. Miss having a reflex reflex camera on hand, especially for longer f/l. Just received a R4s with 90 Elmarit purchased very reasonably from e*b*y. After having used the M for only several months I was struck how different and strange the R felt. The viewfinder is darker, the 90 makes everything *big* in the viewfinder (I've become used to the M 90 frameline). Most significant is the *slonk* of the mirror/shutter. It's got quite a kick to it. The M is so stealthy by comparison. Mind, in general I think, at least comparing the R4, Nikon has the reflex thing down. Quieter, smoother, faster. The lenses are a whole 'nuther story, though. I see how both reflex and RF have their places. The M is best with 90 or (especially) shorter f/l. Quiet, compact, unobtrusive. The R is noisy, not as fast, but is a no-brainer for longer f/l. I haven't decided yet whether I prefer the R or M 90. Even if I decide the reflex 90 is nicer, it's good to have the reach with the M anyway. This stuff is too fun. Best, Jeffrey ********************************** Jeffrey @ Clarus http://www.clarusmusic.com ********************************** - -- To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html - -------------------------------------------------------------------- mail2web - Check your email from the web at http://mail2web.com/ . - -- To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html