I prefer the rf for interchangeable lens use because of the viewfinder. I
can focus and compose my 35mm f1.5 Canon lens through the viewfinder of my
M2 far more accurately and quickly and reliably than I can focus and compose
my Nikkor 35/2 lens through the viewfinder of my FM2n. And when I use
wider lenses on the Nikon, the 24/2.8 and the 20/2.8, focusing is so
difficult that I am better off scale focusing them. My VC 21/4 lens on the
M2 focuses just as quickly, accurately, and reliably as my 35 and 50mm
lenses. The view through the VC finder is brighter and even more brilliant
than the view through the M2 finder.
The rf is nostaligic in my opinion but I prefer the slr for interchangable lens use because of the viewfinder.
Your trip sounds interesting. I hope you post some of you pictures..
Roger
----- Original Message ----- From: "Thor Legvold" <tlegvold@xxxxxxx>
To: <rolleiusers@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Thursday, November 17, 2005 7:04 AM
Subject: [rollei_list] OT: RF vs SLR for 35mm
Another question from the peanut gallery :-)
As long as I can manage to carry my Rollei gear (yes, it *is* heavy), I'll be using it for as much as possible.
However, for occasions where I just want something light in my bag on the way to work (think Daniel), or when travelling to countries where I don't want to risk the attention with the Rollei (i.e. South America), I like to bring along a 35mm camera. Or when going to the playground with my son (although I do on occasion bring along the Rollei...).
I bought a Nikon FM2 a few years back while working for a newspaper, I wanted something robust and reliable, and the optical quality was not important (it was a newspaper, after all) so I picked up a cheapo Sigma 28-210mm zoom. The system was perfect for what I needed, mechanical, reliable, one lens to cover everything.
However, the lens is falling apart, and I'd like better image quality when shooting 35 than what I'm getting. Also, being light and/or inconspicuous is a plus. It's lighter than the Rollei, but I'm wondering how much smaller/lighter a RF setup would be.
So my options boil down to getting a new lens or three for the Nikon (they made a *lot* of lenses through the years, but I'm sure I could find a nice set that would cover most everything if I searched the net for a while), or selling it and picking up a RF.
I've never actually used a RF system, but having done research recently for some friends (I ended up recommending the Bessa R2 to them) I'm more and more curious. Maybe a Bessa would be nice for me too, with a lens or three. Small, light, compact, quiet. No offense to the Leica crowd, but I really don't see what all the fuss is about, either they cost a fortune (M6) or they're so old and quirky that the handling suffers (i.e. film loading, shutter leaking light, etc).
But then again, I don't know. Never used a Leica. I can't afford one anyway, and my main question was what are the main strengths and weaknesses of SLR vs RF? What will I gain/miss for casual snaps, taking pictures on walks or when travelling light? I shoot Kodachrome 64 pretty much exclusively when in 35mm. Maybe some B&W now and then.
Looking forward to opinionated opinions :-)
Sorry this was OT.
Cheers, Thor
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