Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1996/11/18
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]>The 35 el Minox had a 35mm Color Minotar that was supplied to them by >Leitz..said to be of glass and it was a very sharp lens if you were good >at guess focussing. It's very nice! I bought a broken one for $75 a year ago, and (since the time I overhauled it myself) it's been my near-constant companion, capable of sharp, saturated color slides, once you understand how it's meter works and sometimes, doesn't. Wish it had a retractable lens shade, AE lock, strap lug (I stuck one of those "cap keeper" gadgets to the body, and it serves as a hand carry strap of sorts) and more comfy rewind crank and either a smaller minimum aperture, built-in ND filter or a faster top shutter speed. All in all, a delightful and very handy little instrument, as it's folding design makes it especially quick in normal operation. I typically bracket by means of the film speed control, hence my non-use of the ever ready case, which looks to be a fuss anyhow. As I compose in the finder or look at my finished slides, my biggest regret is the lack of camera movements :-) Nevertheless, by means of careful composition and camera placement, I'm able to produce satisfying results despite this shortcoming. - --------------------------------------------------- Specialist in interesting, quality junk. Seeking Kiev 60 and Horizon-202 related items. - ---------------------------------------------------