Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1999/09/27
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Hi there, I'm new to this list and I've yet to "acquire" a Lieca, and intend to do so when my finances are not too tight. I'm coming back to photography after being off it for at least 10 years now (occasional shoots don't count). I've used RF type cameras before (Canonet II) and currently owns a Oylmpus OM-1n and a cheapo Seagull M/F TLR not counting my wife's Oylmpus AF-10 PHD (Press Here Dummy) camera. I was thinking of picking up a Leica from eBay but looking at things, it may not be wise considering that I'm new to Leica. Looking around, I'm thinking about picking up a IIIf b/d with a Elmar 50mm as membership to this "club". Any comment/pointers would be much appreciated here. (can't afford the M) BTW, going around my old haunts in town and happen to bump into the new Cosina 107-SW, the OEM of the Voigtlanger Bessa L (can't spell it right, forgive me but I think you know what I mean) complete with 15mm and 25mm lens together with the respective viewfinders for under USD800. Look's like a good buy... Anybody on this list tried this camera out? I would appreciate any of you Leica gurus' comment for this Leica wannabe. Thanks cpwong