Re: Leica Intro SLR Choice

["Kevin Mayer" <kmayer@bearcreeknet.com>]

Hi Dave,

I noticed your posting on the Leica list. I was in a similar position to
you, and was fortunate enough to inherit my fathers R-4. I am now enamored
enough with Leica equipement and lens's that I have ordered a new R-8 and
will be selling the R-4 (as well as all my Canon EOS stuff). The Leica is
in excellent condition with no scratches or abuse. It was just serviced by
Leica six months ago and all specifications checked and adjusted. I have
not yet posted it for sale on any newsgoups, but will be selling it for
$450.00. If you are interested, or just have questions, let me know. 

Kevin



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> From: Dave <gannet@cftnet.com>
> To: leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us
> Subject: Leica Intro SLR Choice
> Date: Friday, November 01, 1996 9:09 PM
> 
> I would like to find out if *I* can see that "Leica Look" and whether 
> it suits me.  I've read plenty of opinions of others, both here and 
> on Compuserve, but I know that no one can make this determination but 
> me.
> 
> So, I'd like advice on a "cheap" used SLR camera and lens from Leica
> -that will show off the Leica look at its best-.  I've been using
> Nikon for years so it will have to be better than that.  I tend to
> like 50mm lenses a lot, so that would be preferred, but alternatives
> considered.
> 
> The point about "cheap" isn't that I can't afford Leica, I can (it's
> still a stretch).  Rather, this is an experiment, and I would like
> to be able to get in cheaply and get out with most of my money if I
> decide Leica is not for me.  On the other hand, if I did decide to 
> stay with Leica, I would want this camera to be a reasonable backup 
> body.
> 
> TIA,
> 
> Dave