Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2014/02/10
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Geesh! Not trying to argue on anything, just reporting different experiences ;-) Whatever works for best for the individual with their gear and situation is the best choice for them. When I test I see a small range of focus ring movement that still produces a focus peaking effect. Using the RF I can most easily distinguish just one point, not a small range of movement. My experience is shooting a couple of hundred frames in practical use in Barcelona with the focus peaking after I bent the camera in the first place and now careful testing following my M and Summilux 50 ASPH returning from Solms. As I also said the EVF setup eliminates the focus shift issue which can be an advantage. I I like it as a tool for testing too because it lets me see easily exactly what each lens does with whatever aperture/situation. In lower light/contrast /subjects with few sharp edgesI have found that it worked poorly for me. so you 1. see better what you are focussing on - *No, maybe not for me, depends on subject and light. I find the RF consistently easier in those scenarios* 2. have a separate confirmation of focus - *yep convenient tool and the only option for non-M lenses* 3. avoid focus shift (a biggie when you are wide open) - *yes on focus shift as I already said however you don't get focus shift when wide open. It occurs when you stop down from there to a greater or lesser degree with different lenses. That's what it is ;-)* Cheers Geoff http://www.pbase.com/hoppyman