[Leica] OT-DigiCamera wish list

[drodgers at casefarms.com (David Rodgers)]

My T2 is like a good watch (to merge with the topic of another thread).
It keeps on ticking. I can't remember the last time I changed the
batteries in it. For a while I thought the ultimate digital camera would
be a T2 with an APS or bigger chip. Lately methinks I'd be just as well
of to keep using my T2. 

DaveR 

-----Original Message-----
From: Mike Stoesz [mailto:mstoesz@wyoming.com] 
Sent: Thursday, October 16, 2008 1:37 PM
To: lug@leica-users.org
Subject: [Leica] OT-DigiCamera wish list

Pocketability if the key for me.  I like to carry the Contax T-2 in my
sport coat inside pocket.  Yes, I can do without the high ISO if the
lens is fast and sharp and distortion free.  I love my T-2 and now use
it mostly with TX or HP5 and sometimes Delta 3200.  My C-41 processor,
in my lab, is slowly being phased out due to not enough film to keep it
running properly.  Conventional process of B&W is not a problem, and I
have over 50 years of practice. 

I have tried to carry various Leicas in jacket pockets and the best I
have found was a 1934 Leica Standard with 50 Elmar. 

A digital Contax T-2 or T-3 would be ideal. 

Regards

Mike


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Date: Thu, 16 Oct 2008 08:38:46 -0500
From: "Sonny Carter" <sonc.hegr@gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Leica] OT-DigiCamera wish list
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The Leica M8 fits except for usable 1600, ISO on the Menu and
pocketability.

Pocketability is over-rated, IMO.  I seem to get by nicely with the M8
in
most circumstances.   The fast lenses make up for the pretty much real
limits of 640 ISO.  The higher two ISO's can be used, but you need a
good
bit of light or they'll go noisy.