> Only the > R6/R6.2 would be of interest to me among post-1980 reflex models. The R8/9 > may be wonderful inside, but in my view, needs a major cosmetic overhaul > to make it less scary-looking. De gustibus non disputandum. How tastes differ... The R8/R9 is the one I like best. It lies perfectly in your hands and has the same solid "Leica" feeling as my M3. Top met the R4-R7 feel flimsy, too much "Minolta". I don't know the SL, though, on pictures it has a solid look, too. Peter Werner ------ Unsubscribe or change to/from Digest Mode at: www.horizon.bc.ca/~dnr/lrflex.htm Archives are at: www.freelists.org/archives/leicareflex/