Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1998/02/04

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Subject: [Leica] Need LTM Camera Recommendation
From: O_Barnack <Lucien_vD@compuserve.com>
Date: Wed, 4 Feb 1998 13:13:54 -0500

Herr Richard C  wrote:

>After buying a Leica Standard last year, I have become very impressed wi=
th
>the small size and feel of the camera. =


I'm glad you like it.

>I am interested in purchasing a
>"newer" screw mount Leica that includes a rangefinder.  =


Yeah, I told that to Ernst. There is a market for it !

>Could someone recommend a reasonably priced screw mount Leica model that=

>can be repaired and doesn't cost an arm and a leg to buy?  I keep hearin=
g
>about the IIIg.  Is this the one I should be looking for?

Is this science fiction ?

>What I really want is a new M Leica the size of my old Leica Standard.  =
It
>reminds me of the size of the UR Leica.  It would easily fit in your
pocket.

Not before 2050 I'm afraid.

Thank you and best regards,

Oscar Barnack.
Wetzlar
<O_Barnack@ernst_leitz_wetzlar.ge>