Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1994/10/03
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]On Mon, 3 Oct 1994, Richard Urmonas wrote: > > Now for the questions. As my finances are limited I can afford something > like a late model M3 (or M2, IIIf etc.) plus one or two lenses. > > I generally use a camera while cycle touring so take wide shots (nice > views or interesting buildings etc.) or telephoto (interesting details > either far or close). My biggest worry is the risk of damage from > shock / vibration on the bicycle (I take all reasonable precautions > but still worry). I or course desire the quick handling and excellent > results the leica offers. My questions are: > I used the IIIf for hiking and mountaineering for many years. It's built like a tank. It doesn't have as modern optics as the M3, but still excellent results. It is also cheaper to get than the M3 or M2. With the collapsible lenses it is really a small package, too. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Gordon Banks N3JXP |"I do not seek to follow in the footsteps of the men geb@cadre.dsl.pitt.edu | of old. I seek the things they sought." Basho ------------------------------------------------------------------------------