I'm a left-eyed shooter and the Leica M8 and M9 finders have never been a
problem for me. I do get nose prints on the LCD, but then I hardly ever
use the LCD. I use the cameras just like my film cameras.
Tina
On Sat, Jul 14, 2012 at 12:32 AM, Jim Nichols <jhnichols@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>wrote:
> Hi Moose,
>
> I read your linked article, and I believe he makes some valid points.
> However, a lot of Leica M8/9 owners must not find the finder location a
> problem for left-eyed shooting, because that is the Leica configuration as
> well. In fact, I suspect the Leica config is what Fuji is emulating.
>
> Jim Nichols
> Tullahoma, TN USA
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Moose" <olymoose@xxxxxxxxx>
> To: "Olympus Camera Discussion" <olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Sent: Friday, July 13, 2012 10:26 PM
> Subject: Re: [OM] IMG: Push Pins in Color
>
>
> > On 7/13/2012 9:49 AM, Jim Nichols wrote:
> >> Thanks, Chuck. Except outdoors in sunlight, where the display is
> >> difficult
> >> to see, the F10 does a nice job for me.
> >
> > The F30 display is a big improvement in sunlight. I don't know if it's
> > just good AR coatings or a combination with
> > something else. Manual control is nice too. With the F10, I spent a lot
> of
> > time locking exposure with a half press with
> > high contrast, outdoor subjects. Worked well most of the time, but a
> > slight hassle.
> >
> >> I have left the camera on "Auto ISO" for some time, so that, when I pick
> >> it up, I have little fiddling to do
> >> before shooting.
> >
> > The F10-F31 series are really the first breakthrough in small camera high
> > ISO performance. ISO 800 with a mostly bright
> > subject like this is right up their alley. Would still be nice for this
> > size at 1600, with perhaps some FM NR.
> >
> >> I believe Moose has the F10 as well as the F30.
> >
> > Yup, still got both, I offered the F10 for sale here a while ago, but no
> > offers. Somebody try low balling me.
> >
> >> Fuji starting getting things right long before their recent success.
> >
> > The early F series are still the only ones that got the whole package
> > right. Take a look at "I Am NOT Saying the Fuji
> > X-Pro1 Sucks..." on TOP for an alternate view of their latest.
> > <
> http://theonlinephotographer.typepad.com/the_online_photographer/2012/07/x-pro1-sucks.html
> >
> >
> > I do love their creative approach to sensor system design, but ...
> >
> > Non Compos Fuji Moose
> >
> > --
> > What if the Hokey Pokey *IS* what it's all about?
> >
> >
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