Leica RE Review

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In this episode, Greg and I review the Leica R-E, a manual focus single lens reflex camera built between 1990 and 1994. The R-E is a reduced version of the Leica R5, offering exactly the same features except for the program and shutter speed priority modes, so it only comes with a manual and two aperture priority modes: one with center weighted full area metering and one with selective metering. • Back then, this reduced version addressed first-time Leica buyers or professionals looking for a less expensive second body. It was often sold in combination with the fantastic 28-70mm zoom lens. • The camera is interesting from today’s perspective as it offers relatively inexpensive access to the fantastic Leica R lenses, a maximum shutter speed of 1/2000s, two metering modes and convenient aperture priority, and - most importantly - more reliability then its predecessors R4 and R3 when it comes to the electronics. Interestingly, when the R5 hit the market in 1987, manual focus cameras were not state-of-the-art anymore as many manufacturers offered newly developed auto-focus solutions. The refined R-E is thus a rare transition camera that makes it particularly interesting. • We took the camera out on a photo walk around Castell, Rüdenhausen and Wiesentheid shooting Kodak Ultramax 400 and ADOX CHS 100. Let’s dive in there. • • Gear used: • Leica R-E with • 35mm Summicron-R f/2 • 50mm Summicron-R f/2 • 90mm Summicron-R f/2 • 24mm Elmarit-R f/2.8 • 60mm Elmarit-R f/2.8 • 135mm Emarit-R f/2.8 • 28-27mm Vario Elmar-R f/3.5-4.5 • 80-200mm Vario Elmar-R f/4 • Films used: • Kodak Ultramax 400 • Adox CHS 100 • Scan Development by • ON FILM LAB (www.onfilmlab.de) • Watch more reviews: • • Reviewed • If you enjoy our videos and like to follow us on Instagram, find us here: / analog_insights

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