[LRflex] Re: R7 vs R6.2
- From: Walter Kramer <walter.kramer@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: leicareflex@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Wed, 28 Apr 2010 23:40:08 +1000
Haven't used the R6 or R6.2. I have an R5 and R7, both work fine but
prefer the R7 for versatility in that it gives you all the info you need
in the viewfinder in manual mode and auto mode works well. I vote for
the R7 and agree with Gary.
Walter
On 28/04/10 23:06, Gary Pinkerton wrote:
> Another vote for the R7 here for reasons stated below.
>
>
>> Date: Wed, 28 Apr 2010 07:08:42 -0400
>> Subject: [LRflex] Re: R7 vs R6.2
>> From: classwp@xxxxxxxxx
>> To: leicareflex@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>>
>> I've owned every Leica R model from the original Leicaflex Mk I to
>> the R7. When I got the 6.2 it was for all the usual reasons,
>> mechanical camera, no battery dependence, etc, etc. I soon realised
>> that it was actually slower in use than the AE bodies because of the
>> manual exposure settings. I eventually sold it and got another R7. I
>> now have 3 R7 bodiess.
>>
>> So, as a former R6.2 owner, I recommend the R7 as a better handling
>> camera for everyday use. It does everything the 6.2 does and gives
>> you auto exposure in addition. Finder and build quality are identical
>> and as far as I remember the only difference between a 6.2 and an R5
>> is the mechanical shutter.
>>
>> For the price of a mint 6.2 you could buy two mint R7s and have some
>> change left over.
>>
>> As always, the final decision is yours.
>>
>>
>>
>> On 27 April 2010 22:36, Richard<ryee3@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>>
>>> I want to purchase either an used R7 vs an R6.2. Please let me know which
>>> is a better purchase to use with a motor drive I have already for an R4.
>>>
>>> thanks
>>>
>>> Richard
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