Re: CL AND CLE questions.

[edwardk9@umcc.umcc.umich.edu (Edward Kowaleski)]

John,

I think all the CL's were made in Japan.  Some were marketed by Minolta 
and were so marked while others were marketed by Leitz and were marked 
accordingly.  While "Leitz" appeared on the camera, it was indeed made in 
Japan and so engraved on the base plate.  I suppose it is always possible 
that a limited number were actually assembled in Germany but I've never 
heard or any.

CLE and 28mm.  The Minolta lens is quoite good and is a tad smaller than 
the 28mm Elmarit 2,8 which was a big lump.  I like the contrast in the 
Elmarit although many people really like the Minolta version.

The CLE has true TTL capability.  If the unit is set on "
A" and the appropriate flash is used it will TTL.  The Minolta TTL that 
was made for the camera is a toy.  Try almost any SunPak that takes a 
modual foot:  the Modual that works with the CLE is a MX-2D.  Metz also 
makes a modual for its SCA series: it is the SCA 331.  The advantage of 
either the Sunpak or MEtz series is that you can get an extension cord 
that goes from the camera to the hot shoe which keeps the TTL function; 
obviously this provides a better light and avoids red-eye which is the 
curse of the Minolta unit.

Finally, send me your mailing address and I'll make a copy of the CLE 
manual and send it to you.  Ed Kowaleski

> > I have a couple of questions 
about the CL and CLE cameras.
> I have heard differing opinions about exactly where the CL's were made.  
> I have one that is marked Made in Wetzler, but I've been told that they 
> were all made in Japan.  Which is true.  
> 
> 	My other questions invovle the Minolta CLE.  I have the 28F2.8 
> Minolta in Leica bayonet mount, I was wondering if anyone had had any 
> experience with this lens.  THe other question had to do with the flash 
> exposure using the CLE.  Ia it trully TTL or does it just set the shutter 
> speed and f-stop.  If anyone has a manual for the CLE I would love a copy
> (zerox).
> 
> 	It's pretty obvious that I just purchased a CLE with the flash 
> and the Minolta 40 F2 and 28 F2.8.  I already had the 90 F4 elmar-c. and 
> i use a canon 19 F3.5 with the adapter on the cl.  
> 
> TIA
> John
>