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Subject: [Leica] I just became a NEFfer...
From: grduprey at mchsi.com (grduprey@mchsi.com)
Date: Fri May 11 11:22:40 2007

yes, the one true negative about the d200 - cannot use R lenses on it.

Gene

-------------- Original message from Frank Dernie 
<Frank.Dernie@btinternet.com>: -------------- 


> Philippe, 
> I find the D200 the most logical and ergonomic digital SLR I have 
> used. I have been using EOS slr cameras, both film and digital, since 
> they came out and the menu system and button sequence is still 
> totally counter intuitive to me. The D200 was productive immediately 
> without frustration or thinking about it. 
> I don't think Leica R lenses fit though. The film register is longer 
> than EOS leaving no space for an adapter which allows infinity focus. 
> Frank 
> 
> On 10 May, 2007, at 19:30, Philippe Orlent wrote: 
> 
> > After about 3 months of hesitating between an M8 (just a bit: above 
> > budget, and too soon in its lifecycle for me), a 30D ('only' 8MP, 
> > small VF, construction quality of EF-S lenses), a 5D (with the 
> > right lens(es) above budget) and a D200, I chose for the latter. 
> > I sold everything else except for my MP, a CV 15 and a 35 and 50 
> > Summicron. 
> > I'm a bit nervous. 
> > Nothing but time will tell, ofcourse. 
> > But I can always jump into R glass if necessary ;-) 
> > Philippe 
> > 
> > 
> > 
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