Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2010/11/17
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Vick Ko wrote: >>> ... is it better to get a Nikon D700 and a bag of Leitax adapters, than an R9 and DMR, in terms of image and file quality? The crop factor doesn't bother me that much. And I do own two Leica lenses that will be incompatible with the Nikon. But I perceive that the D700 will have better longevity than the DMR. Is that a false perception? <<< Your call, Vick. Here's how I see it: Longevity: probably the D700 is better and almost certainly less costly Low-ISO image quality: DMR High-ISO image quality: D700 variety of lenses available: D700 quality of lenses available: DMR, though selected Nikon and Zeiss ZF lenses are pretty good. viewfinder: DMR R-lens use: D700 uses more of the image circle, DMR uses more of the resolution and the auto diaphragm Also check the Sony A900, might be fewer lens compatability problems. Doug Herr Birdman of Sacramento http://www.wildlightphoto.com -------------------------------------------------------------------- mail2web.com - Microsoft? Exchange solutions from a leading provider - http://link.mail2web.com/Business/Exchange