Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1998/10/07

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Subject: Re: [Leica] Visoflex
From: Mary & Stan Kephart <kephartol@att.net>
Date: Wed, 7 Oct 98 21:38:10 -0500

Hi,

I've been an M user for about a year and a half, and don't miss using an 
SLR any more.  Nevertheless these postings about the Visoflex have raised 
some questions.

Can it be used hand-held, or only on a tripod?

Is it hard to find?

What to look for?

About how much?

MK



>The Visoflex with 65 Elmar is a great close focussing outfit, with quality.
>I found it best on a tripod, where it also works well with the heads from 90
>Elmar and 135 Tele-Elmar (a great lens). If you're using slow film, and have
>time on your hands, the time difference between it and SLR aren't that
>great, and it means not haveing to own two systems. I think it's still a
>valid choice for situations where speed isn't a priority.
>
>Bob
>