Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2002/12/09

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Subject: Re: [Leica] Camera switch
From: S Dimitrov <sld@earthlink.net>
Date: Mon, 09 Dec 2002 09:35:46 -0800
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The program mode on the R7 seem's to be close to the R8. 
Anyone know the differences, or similarities?
Slobodan Dimitrov


Ted Grant wrote:
> 
> Slobodan wrote wisely:
> 
> >>> It takes three rolls of film to figure out the calibration of a
> > particular camera. After that I don't even want to think what it's, or
> > it's not, doing. One's concentration should only be dedicated to the
> > composition and the subject.<<<<
> 
> Hi Slobodan,
> Absolutely!!! Can't agree with you more! "P or auto" is certainly the way to
> go once the photographer understands how the metering system works and
> trusts his or her camera for exposures after that.
> 
> Both the M7 and the R8 are incredible correct exposure setting cameras.
> They're so good I don't even think about the exposure unless it's in a very
> tough light situation, usually low level, then the only thing I'm concerned
> about is the shutter speed and can I hand hold for a successful exposure.
> 
> Other than that, my complete concentration is on the subject, usually the
> eyes and the action, as I've already determined the light value for the
> moment.
> 
> And trying to use different camera's at the same time? Like an R8 and an R7
> or any other combination of Leica SLR's and you'll lose pictures right away
> or screw them up by handling.  R's and M's together work fine, no problem .
> But even trying to use two M's of different vintage will get you in trouble,
> certainly if one is an M7 and the other isn't.  Trust me, been there, done
> it and screwed-up royally . :-)
> 
> ted
> Ted Grant Photography Limited
> www.islandnet.com/~tedgrant
> 
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