Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/04/25

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Subject: Re: [Leica] Expectant proud new M6 owner
From: Mark Rabiner <mark@rabiner.cncoffice.com>
Date: Tue, 25 Apr 2000 10:44:08 -0700

Simon Lamb wrote:
><Snip> The F5 with SB28 flash and big 85mm
> lens can be very overpowering for children and it is difficult to take
> candid portraits with such a big camera, even when using it handheld.  I
> have followed the newsgroup and believe that the M6 will be the ideal
> camera for portrait work, especially with the 90mm f/2 in available
> light.  I did consider the new Nikon S3 2000 rangefinder but it is very
> much priced for the collectors market and did not make financial sense.
> I also believe that the 90mm APO ASPH lens will be better than the 50mm
> that Nikon will initially offer with the camera.
> 
> I will keep the F5 as I do not believe that the M6 will be able to catch
> the action wildlife shots that the Nikon makes possible. ><Snip> 

WHAT ABOUT CHARGING CHILDREN!
Mark :-) Rabiner
When their eyes turn red I worry!
Try to keep downwind!