Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2004/10/23
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]On 10/23/04 8:26 PM, "V.Roger" <vroger@yahoo.com> typed: > For your information: I was lucky to be given a pass to Photoexpo in New > York by a friend. I went there primarily to see the RD 1 at the Epson > Kiosk. > I did and handled it. As some may know I use a Canon 0.95 lens on my M6 and > have enjoyed using it immensely. Using digital as I do I have regretted not > being able to use this lens which I have found to be very good indeed. The > lens worked with the RD1 flawlessly, not blocking the range-finder or even > the 50mm frame lines. The camera, while feeling just a bit flimsy in the > winding was essentially like my Cosina, Voigtl?nder R2. I did not like the > information round windows on the top of the camera and I feel that they > will > probably be modified on a later model. The photos I took with the Canon > lens > looked very good indeed on the screen on the back of the camera. Although > this is not really indicative, I feel that prints would be fine. The > adjustments are a bit more complicated than the Rebel D300 DSLR but we have > become spoiled and it takes us a bit more back to how analogue cameras > worked in the past. All in all I was impressed, however, the final word was > there is no way I will spend $3,000 on a camera- No Way- > _______________________________________________ I'm excited to use one with my Noctilux and have it become in effect a 75mm f1 lens which would be far more useful for my commercial work which revolves around short teles. (people) As far as cost goes 3 grand is roughly the cost of a new Leica body. An M7 or MP. The ones they are making now. This makes me a 3 grand kinda guy. I think of units of 3 grand. 3 grand is my cubit How much is a new Chevy? An '05 Chevy Cavalier is $15,000 5 of my cubits, or 5 Leica's. Film or digital. Big deal! How much is a trip to Williamsburg for 4 days to go to the LHSA meeting next week? A third of a Leica. Film or digital so far. Which would I rather have An '05 Chevy Cavalier Or 2 M7's, 2MPs and an R1D1? I'll take the cameras and walk. Mark Rabiner Photography Portland Oregon http://rabinergroup.com/