The Only Real Difference Between, R2, R3, and R$??

[mtbbrian]

I am racking my brain here, trying to decide what will be the best camera for me, and from what I can tell, the only real difference between the above mentioned cameras is the viewfinder.
Is that correct?
All three have the same metering, shutters, etc, etc..
Right?
Thanks,
Brian
:bang: 😕 😀 🙄

 

[kshapero]

Oh contrare'
R2 - manual
R2A - Aperture preferred, R3A - same but adds 1:1 magnification
R2M,R3M same but manual metered. That R3M comes in piano black and looks great.

 

[sleepyhead]

Irregardless of automatic/manual and the finish, I would chose the body based on the lens or lenses that you anticipate using the most. For example, the R3 would be less useful for a 28mm lens than the coming R4.

 

[mtbbrian]

Maybe I should have been a bit more clear, I am looking at the "A" version of these cameras.
Thanks,
Brian

 

[mtbbrian]

Irregardless of automatic/manual and the finish, I would chose the body based on the lens or lenses that you anticipate using the most. For example, the R3 would be less useful for a 28mm lens than the coming R4.

That's what I understand, I am thinking that I would like to have the following lenes.
25, 35, and a 75 or 90.
If I went with an R3, I know I would have to get a viewfinder.
Brian

 

[dcsang]

<snip>Irregardless </snip>

OT and pet peeve of mine.

"Irregardless" is not a word.

Dave

 

[sleepyhead]

OT and pet peeve of mine.

"Irregardless" is not a word.

Dave

Thanks Dave, I always make this mistake - AND I'M BEING PAID AS A WRITER - good thing that nearly everyone around here writes English even worse than myself!

 

[FrankS]

The A or M designation refers to auto exposure capable, or fully manual. The numbers 2,3,4, refer to differences in viewfinder magnification and framelines offered.

 

[dcsang]

Thanks Dave, I always make this mistake - AND I'M BEING PAID AS A WRITER - good thing that nearly everyone around here writes English even worse than myself!

No worries 🙂

I used to make the same mistake all the time.

Personally I am waiting for the R4A - I <3 the wide angles.. and to have framelines that cover those would be awesome.

Dave

 

[dostacos]

OT and pet peeve of mine.

"Irregardless" is not a word.

Dave

irregardless
One entry found for irregardless.
Main Entry: ir·re·gard·less
Pronunciation: "ir-i-'gärd-l&s
Function: adverb
Etymology: probably blend of irrespective and regardless
nonstandard : REGARDLESS
usage Irregardless originated in dialectal American speech in the early 20th century. Its fairly widespread use in speech called it to the attention of usage commentators as early as 1927. The most frequently repeated remark about it is that "there is no such word." There is such a word, however. It is still used primarily in speech, although it can be found from time to time in edited prose. Its reputation has not risen over the years, and it is still a long way from general acceptance. Use regardless instead.


from Webster's and if nothing else there is an Irregardless cafe😱

having said that I also find it a severe irritant too