Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1997/08/02
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]deg wrote: > I've really enjoyed reading the "Show me the money" thread. But my > question > is, what are my other camera choices? I have an M6 and 2 lenses for it > > (35/2, 90/2.8). Both the camera and lenses have great tactile > feedback. The > body is incredibly strong, and every time I change film, I admire the > cool > zinc frame! I fear I might have overemphasized my point. I am not suggesting that anyone switch from Leicas. They take great pics and they are no in production alternatives to the M system. In B/W they have no peer in 35 IMO (or at the least, that I have seen).. Its just that they are a bit overpriced, and the company does have some problems which informed buyers should know about. I personally have a hard time handling a "everything Leica is great" attitude which ignores obvious problems. They have a few warts, but they are GREAT cameras. Worst case, I can not imagine Leica not surviving. It would most likely be bought out. My own favorite choice for a new owner is Nikon. Can you imagine a F5 with Leica lenses, or a New Nikon SP using M mount lenses? The thought gets my old focomat all excited. So Deg, instead of switching cameras, just help out and start buying 100,000 M6's a year. Regards, Stephen Gandy