Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2003/02/12

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Subject: Re: [Leica] Re: MF rangefinders (was M6 with studio flash try out)
From: Jim Hemenway <jim@hemenway.com>
Date: Wed, 12 Feb 2003 14:43:19 -0500
References: <NABBLIJOIFAICKBIEPJJGEJOECAB.darkroom@ix.netcom.com>

I don't agree with you Austin.

I carry one all over the place, in the city, in the woods.  It's heavier
than my R8 and my 2.8f TLR but not too much for me... and I'm about 20
years older than you... you're getting soft! :)
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Austin Franklin wrote:
> 
> > Dear Friends:
> >
> > You may mant to consider the Rollei 600X. It has a very good metering
> > system from what Iīve been told and even though lenses donīt get
> > as fast as
> > in 35 mm.  They have an 80mm. f/2 and a 50mm. f/2.8
> >
> > Best regards,
> >
> > Aka.
> 
> Well, yeah...it is an exceptional camera, but it's a beaster.  It is way too
> big to just tote around, at least comfortably.  In fact, I have one...but I
> find I don't use it, and use my Hasselblad in favor, as it is much lighter
> and far more compact.  The 600x is an exceptional studio camera...but not
> really in the same use league as a rangefinder or TLR.
> 
> Regards,
> 
> Austin
> 
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