[LRFlex] Re: FW: R4s
- From: "Peter M.C. Werner" <pwerner@xxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <leicareflex@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Mon, 29 Nov 2004 12:35:02 +0100
>Is it altogether an issue of lenses?
In my opinion yes. The R camera bodies are just a support allowing you
to mount the superb Leitz and Leica lenses. I would stay away from the
R4 series (including R4s). These cameras are particularly prone to
defects. They are basically Minoltas with a few modifications and a
different lens mount.
See e.g. my own experience at
http://www.photo.net/bboard/q-and-a-fetch-msg?msg_id=008rK8
On that board you will find more discussions about the merits and
demerits of the various Leica reflex bodies.
I now own a Leicaflex SL2 and a Leica R8. Both are excellent and very
agreeable to work with. The big clear viewfinder is outstanding on both
cameras, reminding me of the first Nikon F. You do not find such good
viewfinders on other contemporary cameras.
I hope this helps.
Peter Werner
Bursins, Switzerland
> -----Original Message-----
> From: leicareflex-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:leicareflex-
> bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Caudill, Duchan H.
> Sent: Monday, November 29, 2004 10:36
> To: LeicaReflex@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: [LRFlex] FW: R4s
> I'm interested in purchasing a Leica SLR, had a look at a R4s model,
am
> wondering how Leica SLRs compare to a non-Leica SLR. Is it altogether
an
> issue of lenses? (I am now using a Pentax K1000). Would definitely
> appreciate feedback pertaining to your experience with R4s. By the
way,
> why is there an "s" attached to the 4?
> >
> > Thanks,
> > Duchan
> >
> > Darmstadt, Germany
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