Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2001/08/08

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Subject: [Leica] Leica CL questions
From: "J. R. Goldman" <goldman@birch.math.umn.edu>
Date: Wed, 8 Aug 2001 19:17:29 -0500 (CDT)

	I strongly advise against a CLE. The meter is a total averaging 
meter with no meter lock. In manual there is no meter, so compensation 
takes forever.  I gave it up because of the number of pictures I lost from 
back lighting.  Every few years I would try one again hoping it would work 
for me (it is a very nice handing body), but the metering problem kept 
driving me crazy. 
	I know a local professional who consulted an electronics expert 
about installing a meter lock or having metered manual, but was told the 
cost would be prohibitive.  His CLE's went on the market the day that the 
M6 appeared.  In fact, CLE's seemed to be very plentiful at the time.
	The rangefinder on the CLE was always a strain to use in low 
light, but everthing was always in focus.
	My wish is still for a very light weight body which will use my 
Leica M lenses.  I have my fingers crossed waiting for a Bessa M with a 
reliable rangefinder. 
Jay Goldman