Since I use the Canon base for my lenses, I have been thinking of this for a while. My latest thoughts, if I were starting again, would be to get my lenses converted to Nikon mount using the Leitex system, then I could use them on Leica or on Canon (Nikon to EOS adapter) or the 4/3 cameras as well. Most versitile solution in lieu of having Nikon glass. Of course, then they could not be used on Leica film bodies. But if you make the plunge and decide for digital, then that is moot. The camera use to be only the box that held the film and the lens. I use to say get the cheapest body that held the lenses you wanted and had the exposure systems and dependability you needed. Then slap in your favorite film for the intended shots and shoot away. Now the camera body IS the film, so body selection is more important than before. Nikon mounted Leica lenses gives you the ability to use just about any "film" you choose.
Aram -------------------------------------------------- From: "Chris L" <speleo_karst@xxxxxxxxx> Sent: Saturday, June 20, 2009 6:32 AM To: <leicareflex@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Subject: [LRflex] Re: Camera Choice Advice Sought
If you want an "other" brand which can use R lenses with adapters, only Canon EOS will do so (o.k. also the various 4/3 cameras). But if you are looking for a manual, mechanical camera, then you can forget Canon EOS.About manual Nikons, I used to love them and used them almost exclusively for 15years. But since I've gotten my Leicaflexes, my Nikon FM, F & F2 are sitting and collecting dust.----- Original Message ---- From: Kevin Willey <kevinwilley@xxxxxx> To: leicareflex@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Sent: Saturday, June 20, 2009 3:19:21 PM Subject: [LRflex] Re: Camera Choice Advice Sought Doug, David and other Leica SLR affectionados,Thank you for your responses. All good advice, yet I feel like I"m looking back (SL, SL2, R6.2, R7, R9) and perhaps I should be embrace the future with a Canon, Nikon, Sony A900, et al. with a R-lens adapter. Will mull this over as I continue to read up on the literature and your expert opinions.Again, thanks for the contributions from this genuinely wonderful forum. Kevin ------ Unsubscribe or change to/from Digest Mode at: http://www.lrflex.furnfeather.net/ Archives are at: //www.freelists.org/archives/leicareflex/
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