[Leica] Re: R9 is here!

[Edward Caliguri <caliguri@rcn.com>]

Hi!
    Isn't it nice? It really is lighter - mainly when used alone, w/o motor.
Put the motor on, and it's 'feels' to me to be just a bit lighter than the
R8's. Mine's 'anthracite' as well - but according to Putz, it's painted on!
Seems like a strong finish however. The two things I like the most are the
lighted LCD and, best, the adjustable Matrix meter system (That's a great
feature!). I also think the battery drain from the motor is less, but that
may be imagined. Yes - it's a warmed up R8, but nicely warmed!
    Let us all know what you think!
    Ed

> From: owner-leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us (Leica Users digest)
> Reply-To: leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us
> Date: Sat, 21 Dec 2002 07:33:42 -0800 (PST)
> To: leica-users-digest@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us
> Subject: Leica Users digest V23 #318
> 
> Hi all:
> 
> Just got back from picking up my new R9 at the dealer.  The first comment I
> can make about it is it is very light.  Feels as light as one of the
> plastic Canon EOS, but of course it is metal.  With the motor drive
> mounted, it is well balanced and quite a bit lighter than an EOS 1V  with
> booster or Nikon F5.
> 
> I will be using it for a few days this weekend and I will report my
> impressions of it later.
> 
> BTW, I told the Canadian Leica Agent I would take whatever came in
> first.  It was an Anthracite one that arrived at my dealer this
> afternoon.  The Anthacite is about the tone of a hammertone paint, but with
> the even texture of a chrome finish.  I think it is a coating process used
> for the R9 finishes.
> 
> Regards,
> 
> Robert

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