Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2003/03/14
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Well, yes, that's true, but I can't help that his dad hasn't offered him one! I'd do the same with my son! But it's a Different Administration, as we say! And yes, an MP would be nice, wouldn't it! I have a few coming in soon ... maybe I'll give one to my 10 year old! ;-) Kit - -----Original Message----- From: owner-leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us [mailto:owner-leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us]On Behalf Of V8PWR@aol.com Sent: Friday, March 14, 2003 11:17 AM To: leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us Subject: Re: [Leica] Entry-level rangefinder for a newbie? A young boy who's father owns a Leica should use no less ! He has to convince his father to buy one for him :) Well , a painted MP with a 50 is a good start , allowing the thing to be kept lifetime , as it will be a father's gift . I have 3 daughters and if one day one of them tells me " I want a Leica " , I'd do it if I could , no hesitation . Jo GOODTIMES > I have a young friend, a student, who would like to ease into > Rangefinder-Land a little more comfortably pocket-book wise than a Leica, or > even a used Leica. He'd like some advice on an entry-level rangefinder > camera, preferably new (I advised him to look at used, but he seems to want > new) that would allow him to use Leica lenses if he were to happen upon one, > or better, if his dad, who is a Leica user, would pass one on to him. > > Any suggestions for a solid camera that would allow him to learn without > forcing him to give up meals for the next ten years? > > Thanks for any and all suggestions! > > Crankily yours, ;-) > > Kit > - -- To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html - -- To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html