I have wondered as I read all of this thread on the Canon 20D if it was
likely that there was a Leica R to Nikon adapter. I assume not since
no one has brought it up. Given the interest in this new breed of
Leicanon surely someone could adapt for a Leicakon! ;-)
Charles
Doug Herr wrote:
on 1/22/05 8:45 AM, Robert Meier at robertmeier@xxxxxxxxx wrote:
Doug,
This is a distressing picture you paint of the 20D. Do you know if the Nikon D70 is similar?
Bob
I don't know for certain. I've heard more about the Canon 20D because it can be used with Leica glass. I wouldn't be surprised if there are similar issues with the D70. N and C have to cut corners somewhere to offer so much at such reasonable prices.
Doug Herr Birdman of Sacramento http://www.wildlightphoto.com
------on 1/21/05 4:55 PM, Ted Grant at tedgrant@xxxxxxx wrote:
Steve Barbour offered: Subject: [LRFlex] Re: Leica R to EOS adaptors ... alternative brands.
it's a thrill to have that brilliant R glass and be able to use it on
the
Leica R system, and to have the digital option as well....<<<<,
Hi Steve, YEP! And that's the best part of doing film with digital option in this case of leica-canon. Certainly with the 20D because it's an economical camera to buy. Actually if one is loaded with R glass all you need is the 20D body, a couple of LEICA-EOS adapters and away you go! :-)
ted
At the risk of sounding like a broken record, the 20D isn't up to Leica standards, or even Canon 1-series standards. A number of people on several forums have had problems using manual focus at wide apertures because the screen isn't positioned accurately enough for critical focus. Canon does not expect the people buying this camera to use manual focus for their critical photos. AF will be accurate (plus or minus one DOF) but the AF system doesn't use the viewscreen. The manufacturing tolerances are loose enough that a significant percentage of the bodies leaving the factory - within specs - cannot be used for critical manual focus. Best bet - buy several, test for critical manual focus, and when you find one that will work for you, return the rest of 'em.
Doug Herr Birdman of Sacramento http://www.wildlightphoto.com
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