Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1997/12/19
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]At 07:11 PM 12/19/97, you wrote: >It is not always a good idea to use two or three thousand pounds (dollars) >worth of camera for every picture taking project. Nor is it always possible >or advisable to use something as large or slow in use as a Leica >rangefinder camera or a 35m slr. Sometimes an pocketable autofocus camera >such as a Minilux or Mini 3 is the ideal tool for the job. It depends what >you're doing, and where you are. Joe, what you're saying here sounds eminently sensible, but my personal experience is different. My wife has an Olympus Stylus Zoom, which is a pretty good little P&S. I have enlarged some prints from it, and the little zoom lens is pretty sharp. On the other hand, I HATE to use it. I can never figure out what it's focused on; when I set a focus point and hold it, I have no confirmation that that's what's in focus; I don't have any idea what shutter speed or aperture the damned thing is choosing; it feels plasticky and makes unpleasant noises when advancing the film; it's completely soulless. I stick an M2 in my jacket pocket and I'm much happier. - -Patrick