Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1998/07/18

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Subject: Re: [Leica] If Leica is too expensive what would be the best alternative?
From: Ken Wilcox <wilcox@tir.com>
Date: Sat, 18 Jul 1998 16:36:40 -0400
 
Find yourself a nice Olympus OM1. Like a Leica they are small and light. A
very bright screen and battery for the meter only. There are many very fine
lenses readily available at reasonable prices. A full system of accessories
such as winders and motor drives can also be had used.

Cheers!

kw


>Dear Luggers,
>
>Since the majority of us probably didn't start with a Leica, I wonder if
>you can help me with the choice between the different brands like
>Minolta, Canon, Nikon or Pentax. I rather buy a non-AF camera, because I
>like to spend my money rather on a good lens than on electronical
>gadgets. Ideally I prefer a lens or a serie of lenses that resembles the
>leica the most. Thank you in advance.
>
>Yours sincerely,
>
>Alexander Koning


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