Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2003/06/28

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Subject: Re: [Leica] Leica IIIc - First RF?
From: Dennis Painter <dennis@hale-pohaku.com>
Date: Sat, 28 Jun 2003 11:02:51 -0700
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Justin Low wrote:

> Wow! Thanks for all the advice guys! Didn't expect so much so fast.
>
> My initial plan was to go for a CV Bessa R, and the accompanying 35/2.5
> lens. I tried that out at a local dealer, and was quite impressed,
> except for the noise the shutter produces (I really like the soft click
> of my Minox :)). I agree that it's quite a bargain though, at around
> $500 for the set of both body and lens.

I agree with the others here that the CV Bessa will be a better choice for
someone on a budget. The threadmounts are fun when you want but most need a
CLA and with that the price gets up into M territory.

I have both M's and a IIIg but paid the price of admission long ago.

Dennis


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