Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2004/01/07

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Subject: Re: [Leica] The amazing Leicaflex SL
From: Douglas Herr <telyt@earthlink.net>
Date: Wed, 7 Jan 2004 07:45:22 -0800 (GMT-08:00)

Aram Langhans <langhans@compwrx.com> wrote:

> I think the R8 comes close to my memory of SL quality, and for
> me I want the option of aperature prioroty metering and a
> bright, easy to read viewfinder for "over 50" eyes.

The SL lacks the aperture priority automation but IMHO the SL viewfinder, if in good condition, is even better than the R8's even for an over-50 like myself.  But then the R8 has the built-in diopter adjustment, the SL doesn't


Doug Herr
Birdman of Sacramento
http://www.wildlightphoto.com
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