Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1999/06/27
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]A vote for the SL, or the even more cost-effective Leicaflex Standard. A big plus for the SL is the spot metering. Also with the SL, the screen is very bright, so even the 35/2.8 looks like a 35/2 on other brands. Also think about the old mechanical Canon F1, it makes the SL look lightweight. Incredibly robust, semi-spot metering, takes a drive, the FD SSC lenses are excellent and very cheap, the finder is interchangeable. Another big plus is that if you're a Leica user, the Canon FD lens rings work in the same direction as Leica. The F1 screenisn't the brightest, however. Try to get the later model (asa to 3200, plastic tipped advance lever, plus internal mod's) with the brighter L screens 0 or for around $50, Bill Maxwell can brighten your view. For both of these you'll have to deal with the PX625 battery issues. (recalibrate, source 625's, use alternative "equivalents" e.g Wein, etc) Don't go for a Nikon FM, the shutters are different to the Fm2, and not Nikon-serviceable any more. Guido >From: Dan S <dstate1@hotmail.com> >Reply-To: leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us >To: leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us >Subject: Re: [Leica] OT: Good LEICA starter body >Date: Sun, 27 Jun 1999 11:28:26 GMT > >Unless she really can not live with match needle metering I would suggest a >Leicaflex SL. You can get these for 350-500 including a Summicron 50. >They >are built like tanks and take the best slr lenses in the world. Also, you >don't need to spend a fortune on extra lenses. There are several lenses >that the world has seemed to forget including the 35 f2.8, the 50 Summicron >and the 135 f2.8. All can be found in excellent condition for less than >300.00! PLUS, in an assault she can use the Leicaflex as a weapon and >still >be able to take of picture of the assailants body once the dust has >settled! > >If the metering IS an issue you could go with a Contax slr. There are >plenty on the market, and they are very well made and Zeiss lenses are >really great. (Much better than the vast majority of Nikon or Canon stuff. > > >>Dear LUGgers, >> >>I hate to overburden those of you who hate to discuss anything but leica, >>but I'm pleading for the help of the experts here..... >> >>I'm looking for a camera for my girlfriend. I remember a post some time >>back about advice for buying a good pocket point and shoot. You all had >>some marvelous suggestions. Well, now my S.O. has the camera bug. She's >>looking for a good manual 35mm SLR for around 200-300 dollars. We've >>looked >>at Canon AE, Nikon FE2, F3. She liked the F3, but the price is a bit >>high. >>Her requirements are: >> >>1. good glass. >>2. Easy to read meter(led preferred over needle) >>3. Good sturdy body with solid feel, manual film advance preferred(that's >>MY >>girl!) >> >>Exposure programmed modes are not of concern as she'd like to learn manual >>exposure(again, that's MY girl). AF is also not a concern. Any >>suggestions? TIA, in order not to clog the LUG list with a non-leica >>thread, responses can be sent to pklingaman@hotmail.com >> >>Thanks again, I appreciate your recommendations. >> >>Sincerely, >>Paul >> >> >>_______________________________________________________________ >>Get Free Email and Do More On The Web. Visit http://www.msn.com > > >_______________________________________________________________ >Get Free Email and Do More On The Web. Visit http://www.msn.com _______________________________________________________________ Get Free Email and Do More On The Web. Visit http://www.msn.com