Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/06/02
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]William Gower wrote: > How "like a tank" is it ? My Nikon F and (even more so) my F2 (both with > standard non-metering prisms) are the most "tank like" cameras I've ever > hauled around. Wonderfully durable hand-built cameras, titanium shutters and > mirror assemblies, black enamel finish - love them or not, to disregard the > F and F2's legendary durability would be simply ignorant. > > Is the SL even more so ? I'd be curious to hear people's opinions who have > extensively used both. I'm sure Doug will back me up on this: while the Nikon F is very tough, it's like a Diana compared to the SL (Ford to Mercedes? Nikon to Leica?). The SL is much smoother and more solidly built. Jay Coleman I will admit to having more experience with the SL than with the F.