Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/04/03
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]D Khong wrote: > > I agree that Rollei TLRs are quieter. So is my Kodak Retina IIc. That's an > attribute of in-lens leaf shutters. Leicas are more convenient to shoots > with, have interchangeable lenses and are quiet enough for discreet > shooting. > > Dan K. > > >In my opinion the Rollei TLR cameras are much more quite then my Leica M4, > >which is rather quite in itself. > >Mickey Rosenthal > > > >Rich Lahrson wrote: > > > >> > You know how Leica M cameras are renowned for being quiet? ><Snip> The Rolleiflex is whisper quiet! But it does sound as if the shutter did not quiet finish firing. This might be what Byron meant. I think Byron and I had our Rolleiflexes and Leicas out doing sound checks a few months back and the Rolleiflexes, (His GX and my 2.8 F) came in quieter than our Leica M's. They sound as if they did not go off! Mark Rabiner