1750Shooter Posted February 7, 2012 Share #1 Â Posted February 7, 2012 Advertisement (gone after registration) What are the actual differences between the R8 & R9? I've got an R3 & love it but like how sleek the R8 is. Thanks. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
earleygallery Posted February 7, 2012 Share #2 Â Posted February 7, 2012 Click on the 'WIKI' tab at the top of the page, you'll find everything in there. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stefan L. Posted February 7, 2012 Share #3 Â Posted February 7, 2012 Regarding the difference in price, I would opt for the r8 (got one myself). Watch for later serial numbers (243... and up.) Some early models had electronic troubles when combined with the motor-winder R8 (some, that is, not all!). When left without a winder or combined with the Drive, serial number is of no importance (as far as I know). Â If money isn't an issue, R9. 100 g lighter and a little bit more refined (though some users don't like the lock butten for it's mode-dial). Â Both are great cams for sure! Â Regards, Stefan Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
topoxforddoc Posted February 7, 2012 Share #4 Â Posted February 7, 2012 Ergonomically they're both great. Excellent VF too, but maybe not quite as good as the fabled SL/SL2. Personally I prefer my R9 to my R8. But new R8s are available with warranty at an excellent price in Holland (ask Jaapv) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave.gt Posted June 11, 2012 Share #5 Â Posted June 11, 2012 Ergonomically they're both great. Excellent VF too, but maybe not quite as good as the fabled SL/SL2. Personally I prefer my R9 to my R8. But new R8s are available with warranty at an excellent price in Holland (ask Jaapv) Â Â Are you serious? New R8s with a warranty? Â Oh, man...I would do most anything for a deal like that...would be a great companion to my trusty R4. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wildlightphoto Posted June 11, 2012 Share #6 Â Posted June 11, 2012 What are the actual differences between the R8 & R9? I've got an R3 & love it but like how sleek the R8 is. Thanks. Â If I could afford the difference I'd (personally) prefer the R9's mode lock, lighter weight and high-speed flash sync. I only use the off and manual modes and the R8's mode dial gets bumped to other settings too easily. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave.gt Posted June 11, 2012 Share #7 Â Posted June 11, 2012 Advertisement (gone after registration) It's discussions like this that make me want to sell what I have and pick up an R9 with an 80 Lux. Or a tele....or a zoom...or Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andybarton Posted June 11, 2012 Share #8  Posted June 11, 2012 Are you serious? New R8s with a warranty? Oh, man...I would do most anything for a deal like that...would be a great companion to my trusty R4.  Yes. PM Jaap Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaapv Posted June 11, 2012 Share #9 Â Posted June 11, 2012 I think they are sold out. They are no longer on their website. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave.gt Posted June 11, 2012 Share #10 Â Posted June 11, 2012 I think they are sold out. They are no longer on their website. Â Aw, rats! Then I would have to settle for a E+ or LN- grade R9.....which might leave a little room for a lens...??? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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