<p>I would have to say that I agree with some of the seasoned Leica users here. Don't understand the clamor for AF, or the need for camera controlled exposure compensation. To say that the Leica is a horse in a car world is also an unfair comparison. I would say that the more appropriate comparison would be between a Miata and an SUV. Your need for AF and Exposure Compensation is more akin to saying you don't understand why the Miata only has 2 seats and does not have a fixed roof. To me, a rangefinder and an SLR are different tools in a photographers modern arsenal, and it's not a throw back or old fashioned.<br>
I, too, came from SLRs and moved into the rangefinder world 3 years ago, and never looked back. Here's my thought. After using rangefinders exclusively for 3 years, moving back to SLRs, it seems like I am loosing control. The camera always seem to get in the way with the many impenetrable layers of automation. I just like how elemental the rangefinders are. You are completely in control, deciding on how you want the image to turn out.<br>
BTW, if you wanted exposure compensation, toggle the aperture ring on the lens back and forth. That way, you don't have to have the camera leave your eyes. However if you want it to shoot 3-5 continuous shots machine gun style, the SLR is your camera.</p>
My experience with the M8...a few observations.
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<p>I would have to say that I agree with some of the seasoned Leica users here. Don't understand the clamor for AF, or the need for camera controlled exposure compensation. To say that the Leica is a horse in a car world is also an unfair comparison. I would say that the more appropriate comparison would be between a Miata and an SUV. Your need for AF and Exposure Compensation is more akin to saying you don't understand why the Miata only has 2 seats and does not have a fixed roof. To me, a rangefinder and an SLR are different tools in a photographers modern arsenal, and it's not a throw back or old fashioned.<br>
I, too, came from SLRs and moved into the rangefinder world 3 years ago, and never looked back. Here's my thought. After using rangefinders exclusively for 3 years, moving back to SLRs, it seems like I am loosing control. The camera always seem to get in the way with the many impenetrable layers of automation. I just like how elemental the rangefinders are. You are completely in control, deciding on how you want the image to turn out.<br>
BTW, if you wanted exposure compensation, toggle the aperture ring on the lens back and forth. That way, you don't have to have the camera leave your eyes. However if you want it to shoot 3-5 continuous shots machine gun style, the SLR is your camera.</p>