Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2004/06/18

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Subject: [Leica] Re: An R series question
From: ljkapner at cox.net (Leonard J Kapner)
Date: Fri Jun 18 16:43:03 2004

Once the teething problems were resolved, the R8 has been a great unit. I
use mine all the time. Viewfinder is very bright, making it easy for older
eyes to focus with precision. I understand the R9 is even better! When my
favorite films become unavailable, I'll buy a digi-back for it.

Len

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From: lug-bounces+ljkapner=cox.net@leica-users.org
[mailto:lug-bounces+ljkapner=cox.net@leica-users.org] On Behalf Of animal
Sent: Friday, June 18, 2004 4:20 PM
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Subject: Re: [Leica] Re: An R series question




> Douglas M. Sharp wrote:
>
>
> > I too don't particularly like the styling of the R8/R9 and I'm not sure
> > whether I would ever use the advantages it has over the R7, so
> > until the older cameras break down irreparably (or somebody "drops one
> > in my lap") I'll stay away from them.
> > regards
> > Douglas
>
> I agree with you on the looks of the R8/9, I don't like it either.
> But these looks are clearly a result of functionality. The ergonomics of
> the R8/9 are imho unsurpassed. Pick one up  and it will fit your hands
> as a tailormade glove.
>
> Anyhow, if you shoot with it you don't see it, so who cares about looks:-)
>
> Best regards,
>
> Michiel Fokkema

And it will have an intechangeable back shortly .Won,t it?
Highly desirable piece of machinery
simon jessurun

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