iphoenix Posted August 31, 2012 Share #1 Posted August 31, 2012 Advertisement (gone after registration) I may be mistaken, but I have the impression the Forum concentrates on Leica Rangefinders (no matter how justifiable that may be - beautiful cameras - I have a couple). However, I've previously owned a Leicaflex SL:) and am just about to pick up a mint Leica R-E plus extra bits. Could other reflex owners give me their experiences with the R-E and it's various lenses/accessories? (Experiences both good and bad:eek:) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted August 31, 2012 Posted August 31, 2012 Hi iphoenix, Take a look here Hello, Is anyone out there? Any reflex users??. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
earleygallery Posted August 31, 2012 Share #2 Posted August 31, 2012 There are many R users here, me included. It's a shame that Andreas didn't create a separate R forum, but I guess this is our 'home' now. The Leica R-E was a lower cost alternative to the R4/R5 as it doesn't have the multi exposure modes such a program or shutter priority. I guess there will be some other minor differences. It's really a newer version of my camera the R3. What lenses do you have or are getting? You need a 3 cam or R cam lens to work on your R-E - lenses for the earlier Leicaflex/SL models are 1 or 2 cam but they can be modified to 3 cam. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuny Posted August 31, 2012 Share #3 Posted August 31, 2012 R8/DMR here. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wizard Posted August 31, 2012 Share #4 Posted August 31, 2012 SL2 and R9 in regular use. Can't decide which one I love more, they are both great! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wildlightphoto Posted August 31, 2012 Share #5 Posted August 31, 2012 Could other reflex owners give me their experiences with the R-E and it's various lenses/accessories? I was wondering whether R questions belong in this section or in the Historica section Compared with the Leicaflex SL the R-E has numerous additional features, the most important for my over-40 eyes is the built-in viewfinder diopter adjustment. The R-E is't as robust as the Leicaflexes but with normal use and not too much abuse should be quite reliable. The R-E I used was given to me in damaged condition after the previous owner broke the tripod mount. On the R4 through at least R6.x bodies and possibly R7 as well, the tripod socket is attached directly to the camera's main casting with three tiny screws. The tripod socket material apparently is stronger than the main casting because when the tripod mount is over-stressed the main casting breaks, not the tripod socket. This damage is uneconomical to repair. Contrast this with the tripod socket construction of the Leicaflexes: the tripod socket is attached to a sub-frame which acts as the weak link when over-stressed. The sub-frame is much more economical to replace than a main casting. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pico Posted August 31, 2012 Share #6 Posted August 31, 2012 Would this be the place to mention the Leica DISTO X310? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaapv Posted August 31, 2012 Share #7 Posted August 31, 2012 Advertisement (gone after registration) There are many R users here, me included. It's a shame that Andreas didn't create a separate R forum, but I guess this is our 'home' now. The Leica R-E was a lower cost alternative to the R4/R5 as it doesn't have the multi exposure modes such a program or shutter priority. I guess there will be some other minor differences. It's really a newer version of my camera the R3. What lenses do you have or are getting? You need a 3 cam or R cam lens to work on your R-E - lenses for the earlier Leicaflex/SL models are 1 or 2 cam but they can be modified to 3 cam. http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/about-leica-forum/253178-poll-leica-r-forum.html#post2166696 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
iphoenix Posted September 1, 2012 Author Share #8 Posted September 1, 2012 What lenses do you have or are getting? You need a 3 cam or R cam lens to work on your R-E - lenses for the earlier Leicaflex/SL models are 1 or 2 cam but they can be modified to 3 cam. Greetings James, it is from 1991 production and comes with a Vario-Elmar-R 28-70mm 3.5-4.5 lens, motor winder, winder handgrip and boxes, manuals, etc. for all. I should pick it up next week, so then I'll see if the "virtually unused condition" description is accurate. It comes at what I think is a good price, from an auction house which I have previously found to be reliable . Regards, David Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
iphoenix Posted September 1, 2012 Author Share #9 Posted September 1, 2012 I was wondering whether R questions belong in this section or in the Historica section Compared with the Leicaflex SL the R-E has numerous additional features, the most important for my over-40 eyes is the built-in viewfinder diopter adjustment. Thanks for the info. re the diopter adjustment. I didn't know about this and it will certainly help my eyes too. Also, if enough votes are gained in "JAAPV"'s survey, we can have a separate "R" section . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pierovitch Posted September 1, 2012 Share #10 Posted September 1, 2012 R lenses ended up being a Nikon vs Canon digital SLR sub forum. The other endless loop was the R solution. Still have an R5 with winder in the cupboard and the R bellows and macro lenses are still in use with a Nikon D700 they still the best SLR optics. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
farnz Posted September 2, 2012 Share #11 Posted September 2, 2012 5D2 with Cameraquest R-EOS adaptor and R lenses here. Also a Sigma SD-14 in R mount. Pete. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
farnz Posted September 2, 2012 Share #12 Posted September 2, 2012 As Jaap posted above, if you want a separate R forum then vote in this poll. Andreas has agreed that if there are 50 people who vote for a separate R forum before Photokina starts then he will do so. Currently 49 people have voted for a separate R forum. Pete Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave.gt Posted September 4, 2012 Share #13 Posted September 4, 2012 Done! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larcomb Posted September 4, 2012 Share #14 Posted September 4, 2012 I always liked the M5 but bought SL. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joop van Heijgen Posted September 4, 2012 Share #15 Posted September 4, 2012 I may be mistaken, but I have the impression the Forum concentrates on Leica Rangefinders (no matter how justifiable that may be - beautiful cameras - I have a couple). However, I've previously owned a Leicaflex SL:) and am just about to pick up a mint Leica R-E plus extra bits. Could other reflex owners give me their experiences with the R-E and it's various lenses/accessories? (Experiences both good and bad:eek:) I use the Leica RE for more than 20 years besides my Leicaflexes SL and I must say it is a very reliable camera. I have never had technical problems with it... Almost a lifetime camera so far.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AB007 Posted September 4, 2012 Share #16 Posted September 4, 2012 We have a lot of R users in the forum. I personally have no experience with RE so no comments on that. I enjoy using Leicaflexes and I also use R6.2 and R8 along with other Leica Ms. I have Leitaxed R50/2, R90/2.8 and APO extenders 1.4x and 2x to use my other R lenses on my Nikon. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomB_tx Posted September 4, 2012 Share #17 Posted September 4, 2012 I've had a Leicaflex SL since 1969, got an R4 when new, and later added an R6. They are all nice, but with my aging eyes I prefer the M series, as I can focus them faster and more accurately. (I've tried autofocus dSLRs and hate autofocus.) If Leica had released a Digital R (with pentaprism optical finder) I probably would have bought one. Most of my photography is better suited to a rangefinder. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
anabasis Posted September 5, 2012 Share #18 Posted September 5, 2012 I am glad there is a new R-forum. I just got a roll of Provia 100F back from the lab. I shot it with my R8 and a variety of lenses. I will have to fire up the scanner and get some of them digitized tomorrow. Happy Shooting, JCA Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcentsale Posted September 5, 2012 Share #19 Posted September 5, 2012 I have an SL2 (built like a tank!) but its prism has begun desilvering. I've since moved my lenses over into my Olympus e-system gear bag, where they see regular use. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ganzosrevenge Posted September 5, 2012 Share #20 Posted September 5, 2012 Leicaflex SL and a 50mm mk1 summicron here:) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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