Re: most durable camera

[seungmin@luxmail.luxcom.com]

     Hi Bob,
     
       When it comes to durability in SLR world, Leicaflex SL and SL2 come 
     first in my mind.  As a long-time user collector of Leica M and R and 
     user of Nikon F2, I have never seen any incident of problems on SL or 
     SL2.  In my book, SL and SL2 are the most durable bodies built just 
     like a real military tank.  I have seen lots of favorable statements 
     regarding Nikon F2 durability too.  In the past I have read tons of 
     stories on SL and SL2 that had survived from exploded helicopter where 
     the pilot died and in various other very clement situations.  One of 
     the many things I really like about SL and SL2 over F2 is shutter 
     silkiness.  This could be prejudiced but is so clear at least to me.
     I also have R4, R4S and R6 that could not be compared with SL or SL2.
     
        Regards,
     
        David
        seungmin@luxcom.com
       

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Subject: most durable camera
Author:  leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us at Internetmail
Date:    1/3/97 2:42 PM


In my quest for a camera I have first chosen Leica M. 
     
Maybe I should ask some follow up questions, as it sounds like a lot of y'all 
shoot SLR's as well: Is the M the most rugged and durable? I have been 
reading a lot about Nikon F cameras that suggest they might be. Also,
My local Leica dealer has a VERY good deal right now on the R7. How is 
that one for durability? As a side issue, which models (regardless of 
brand) tend to be easiest to disassemble/assemble for repair (maybe done 
by the owner rater than the repair shop)? 
     
Thanks,
Bob