Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1997/12/20

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Subject: Re: [Leica] Point and shoot survey.
From: Ken Wilcox <wilcox@umcc.umcc.umich.edu>
Date: Sat, 20 Dec 1997 09:22:02 -0500
 
It sounds like you want a Contax T. Very tiny with a real rangefinder,
aperture that you set and shutter speed readout in the finder!

kw

>
>Joe, what you're saying here sounds eminently sensible, but my personal
>experience is different.  My wife has an Olympus Stylus Zoom, which is a
>pretty good little P&S.  I have enlarged some prints from it, and the
>little zoom lens is pretty sharp.  On the other hand, I HATE to use it.  I
>can never figure out what it's focused on; when I set a focus point and
>hold it, I have no confirmation that that's what's in focus; I don't have
>any idea what shutter speed or aperture the damned thing is choosing; it
>feels plasticky and makes unpleasant noises when advancing the film; it's
>completely soulless.  I stick an M2 in my jacket pocket and I'm much happier.
>
>-Patrick


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