Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1996/07/24
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>Well, Roger, the EARLY F's were well built but the breed suffered from some
>construction compromises as production lengthened into the later 1960's. In
>any event, the "how" is simple: the next time there's a swap meet in your
>area, attend and actually do a side-by-side on an R6 and F. Don't rely on
>memory, but do it over. The F is a fine camea -- but the fit-and-finish of
>the R6 is distinctly better. I've done this within the past month.
>
>Marc
I did have an early F and unfortunately, even a side by side comparison will
be quite subjective. That, however, is good. As my dad used to say, "it's a
good thing we don't all like the same woman, son".
--
Roger Beamon, Naturalist & Photographer
Docent: Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum
Leica Historical Society Of America
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