Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/07/12
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Isaac,
If you want an f2 or F3.5 lens now, the collapsible Elmar is still highly
regarded and so compact. if you still want a compact 1.5, the Russian
Jupiter 3 is no larger (possibly shorter) than the Summicron.
The Canon LTM bodies were made later than Leitz's IIIg, the last Canon
model, the 7Sz was produced in 1968. The Canon 7 series were the pinnacle
of their achievement, though at the cost of size, they are equivalent to an
M body. The first 7 had a selenium exposure meter built in which precluded
the fitting of an accessory shoe as standard, which is a problem for
external viewfinder use. However the viewfinder is good and offers frames
for 35, 50, 85, 100 and 135. The later 7S (and 7Sz) had a cds meter which
left room on the top plate for an accessory shoe.
Prior to the 7 there were many models, the reference work for these cameras
is Peter Deschert's 'Canon Rangefinder Cameras (1933-68), published by Hove
Foto Books, ISBN 0-906447-30-5.
I hope this helps.
Jem
- -----Original Message-----
From: Isaac Crawford [SMTP:isaacc7@home.com]
Sent: 12 July 2000 05:22
To: leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us
Subject: [Leica] Canon LTM bodies?
Just got my hands on a Canon LTM body (I don't know which model it
was), and was very impressed. The fit 'n' finish were superb. Were they
making LTM bodies later than Leitz? With the use of an external finder, I
bet it'd be a great camera to shoot with. Are there any models to look for,
or watch out for?
Isaac