Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2003/08/18
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]At 06:36 AM 1/3/1970 +1000, you wrote: >Hi Tina. > >My scan of the last week's digests shows that this question is >legitimate ;-) (and not yet covered in detail??). I'm particularly >interested in hearing more of your experience using Leica R lenses on >Canon digi bodies. Perhaps others are too. Along the lines of what works >and what doesn't. So, are you able to talk about operating modes, focus >indication, TTL flash, preferred adapters, and other things you think >worth knowing? > >Thanks, Rick Dykstra, Australia. Rick - The R lenses that I am using on the Canon 10D are the 60 Macro, 100 Macro, 85/1.4, the 400 and the 500. Of course, the autofocus doesn't work, but I've had no problem at all focusing through the viewfinder. I'm usually using the aperture or shutter speed priority, depending on what I'm shooting. It's really easy to adjust. The only adapter I know about is the Novoflex. I have two of them. They are a little difficult to get on and off so I prefer to put them on the two lenses that I think I'll be using and just leave them there. As far as flash goes, that's one of the great things about digital! I'm using a couple of the Metz flashes. I'd have to go downstairs to find out the models, but it's not really important. With digital, you take flash shot and look at it. If it's not right, you adjust something and take it over! It's not like flash photography is decisive moment or anything. I love being able to see the results and adjust. I'm sure the same thing is true with using the R lenses. If I couldn't look at the results immediately and adjust, I'd never try to use manual focus lenses on a camera designed for automatic focus. But they work great! I love the results I get with the R lenses on the 10D. One of these days I'll get around to posting some, but I just finished one big project and am headed for another one. I have no regrets about getting the 10D and using the R lenses on it. Hope this helps. Tina Tina Manley, ASMP www.tinamanley.com http://www.pdiphotos.com http://www.workbookstock.com http://www.newscom.com http://www.americanphotojournalist.com - -- To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html