Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2002/12/04
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Roger: I just received an old copy of Leica catalog 44. Prices were effective February 1, 1971: Code 10,011 Leicaflex SL, without lens $558 Code 10,102 Leicaflex SL, in black finish $603 Code 10,228 Leicaflex SL, 50/2, hood, ret. ring $756 Bill Stanke rodgersd@fosterfarms.com wrote: > > Doug, > > >>The small R4-R7 bodies handle well when used with smaller lenses but > with a larger lens I need a better grip than these cameras allow.<< > > For me the R7 and SL are both great cameras. My R7 is pretty sturdy. It has > some really nice features. The SL has a better viewfinder, IMO. The best of > any SLR I've used. > > I glanced at some older Shutterbugs from the mid '90s and was amazed to see > that the R7 listed for $2,795. The SL was probably similar in real terms > back in the '60s and '70s. Not inexpensive, but make to last. Like the M. > > I agree that the SL is a better fit with the bigger lenses. My SL has the > older meter cell and still has the plastic lens release. I've been meaning > to send it to Sherry for a CLA and upgrade, but I hate to send in a camera > that's still working like a charm. > > DaveR > > -- > To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html - -- To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html