Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1998/10/24

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Subject: Re: [Leica] Small Cameras
From: Mike Dembinski <mdembin@it.com.pl>
Date: Sat, 24 Oct 1998 16:06:44 +0200

Bob_Maxey@mtn.3com.com wrote:

> >>I concluded that the Minilux and Minilux Zoom are great cameras if you do
> most
> >>of your shooting in auto-everything mode; but if you frequently want some
> degree
> >>of control, then the Ricoh is a better choice (and considerably cheaper
> too).
>
> Forgetting the cost for a moment, remember that the Leica CL is a grand
> little camera. You can also consider the Leitz/Minolta CL as well. I love
> mine. My other suggestion might be to look for a Minox 35. You can loose it
> in your pocket, takes full frame 35mm images and is extremely sharp. I have
> shot many auto and cucle shows with mine and i am still amazed.
>
> Cheers from a new list member,
>
> Robert

May I suggest the Minolta TC-1 (prices seem to be plummetting: lowest US
advertised price now $744). Titanium-bodied, credit card cutie with a decently
sharp 28mm f3.5 five-element lens. Mine I take with me everyday in my shirt
pocket, so I'm never without a camera (except for this week - my wife's taken
it for the half-term holiday with the kids).

Nikon 28 Ti and 35Ti also worth checking.

Mike