[LRflex] Re: I need some advice

Hi Brendan
I don't know of people using R glass on Sony bodies - I don't kow if there's an adaptor either - better check on Ebay for instance.
The 5D has been used by people I know - not a very convincing experience from what I understand as if you want to go FF in order to use WA lenses, the 5D seems disappointing and may also have mirror clearance issues. Also, it seems that Canons have an issue with metering the light when you close down.
The best we've heard so far is the D700, using a replacement mount, but here again you lose of course all aperture control, and you're back to the 60s with real aperture focusing and shooting. which can be fun - I use my Rs on a 4/3 and don't suffer much - but also tedious and slow, depending on the circumstances. 

Hope this helps.
Regards
Philippe


Brendan Sforcina wrote:
I know that some members of this forum are using their Leica R lenses on other digital bodies, either by modifying the mounts or using adaptors.
I find myself at a cross road and would like some advice, I am about to upgrade my digital camera and get a full frame digital, I currently have a Nikon D70 but the current Nikon full frame cameras are a bit too expensive at present. My son hopes to get the D70 and lenses so I will be starting from scratch as it were.
What full frame digital body would people recommend? It is to be used with Leica R lenses via an adaptor (so I can still use the lenses on my R6.2) I am considering either a Canon 5D or a Sony A700.
Has anyone any thoughts on these? I am interested in landscapes, macros and wildlife photography. 

Regards
Brendan 

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