[LRflex] Re: leicareflex Digest V3 #149
- From: Philippe Amard <phamard@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: leicareflex@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Thu, 01 Jun 2006 19:55:31 +0200
Hi Shelley,
If money is an issue, why not start from scratch with a clean R3MOT with
winder&grip (dirt cheap on Ebay nowadays) - much better feel and
view-finder than R4-7s, although it is (VERY) basic in its features.
The R3 is the key to any Leitz/Leica glass you can then wish to get as
the lenses are all compatible with existing bodies, with two restrictions:
a) lenses produced for the (early) Flex and SL have only two cams - you
loose speed priority and program modes later Rs
b) Flex to R7 all lenses miss the ROM contacts and chips for R 8 & 9 -
but you can still use them.
And you can in both cases use them upwards - I think Doug might correct
me if wrong - they all mechanically fit to any later body.
Well, with low stakes in the body, if and when time comes when you want
a more sophisticated one, you can keep the R3 as a nice and faithful
spare and still use your lenses on both (smart, ain't it?).
Another thing is the use you intend to make of it all. If you never use
a flash-unit, you won't need an R5 as, unless I'm mistaken, this is the
main difference with the much less expensive R4. Makes sense, does'n't it?
If you go to wild countries - DK if there are any left LOL - choose an
entirely mechanical R6.2 (very expensive though) - you won't fear
running out of battery... (happened to me in India, not fear, running
out of juice and unable to find a replacement battery :-( ).
We were debating about wines recently (happens sometimes here too); I
have a motto about this;
Never have a cellar that is worth more than the bottles it contains"
This might apply to photography "Never have a gear where you've spent
more on the body than on the lenses". Sounds like a truism to many, but
is sometimes forgotten.
And to finish with comparisons: Better a good pilot in an old sports car
than a Sunday driver in the most expensive novelty.
This, of course is just ONE point of view - note that you have on this
list excellent pilots who drive the latest releases (guess who I am
thinking of - wink) - but one has to start from somewhere, haven't we?
Wishing you good luck in your quest.
Contact me if you want info on hte R3 and 4.
Phileicangenieux.
Jerry Lehrer wrote:
>Shelley,
>
>Regarding the R8/9, my feelings are opposite yours. They FEEL great
>in the hands but LOOK strange. But the SOUND seems to be the
>same as any other Leica R
>
>Jerry
>
>Shelley van Spronsen wrote:
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>>Hi,,
>> I am responding to everyone who responded to my intro all at once, so
>>here goes.
>>I am trying to figure out which camera and lenses to buy. Price is a
>>consideration, and so is feel. I do not prefer the R8/9 right now,
>>though they look/sound lovely.
>>I live on Vashon Island, near Seattle.
>>Its great to hear that is is such a varied group, I am excited to learn
>>more.
>>Thank you,
>>Shelley
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