Re: [Leica] Leicaflex or Leica M ?

["Tony Salce" <NadinaTony@bigpond.com>]

Thanks to all who replied to my question. I found a user condition Leicaflex
SL wit a 50mm Summicron in lovely condition. It was for a very reasonable
price, so I purchased it.

Thanks again for your advice.

Tony Salce
- ----- Original Message -----
From: "Nathan Wajsman" <wajsman@webshuttle.ch>
To: <leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us>
Sent: Wednesday, February 14, 2001 4:49 AM
Subject: Re: [Leica] Leicaflex or Leica M ?


> Tony,
>
> Your question is one that only you can answer. If you like to shoot with
long
> lenses (longer than 135mm), if you like macro work, if you shoot
landscapes and
> other non-moving objects, then an SLR will fit your needs best. If you
shoot
> people, street, using wide-angle to short telephoto, then a rangefinder
will be
> best.
>
> I have an M3 and a Leicaflex SL (plus more modern M & R bodies). Both are
> wonderful in their own ways.
>
> In the end, it probably does not matter, since you will end up getting
both :-)
>
> Nathan
>
>
> Tony Salce wrote:
>
> > Could list members proffer a view as to the merits of using an SLR like
the
> > Leicaflex as opposed to a Leica M.
> >
> > I presently use a Leica IIIa and an  Olympus OM1and am considering the
> > purchase of either a Leicaflex SL or an M3. Having held a Leicaflex SL
in my
> > hands, it is absolutely no comparison to the Olympus. Similarly the feel
of
> > say an M3 is lovely. However I really don't know whether to stick with
SLR's
> > or to launch into rangefinders.
> > My photography is centered upon family and travel.
> >
> > Are a Leicaflex and an M compatible if one was to get both ?
> >
> > Your thoughts would be appreciated.
> >
> > Kind Regards,
> >
> > Tony Salce
>
> --
> Nathan Wajsman
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>
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