Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1998/10/24
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Tiny cameras are not my cup of tea, but I still Rolli 35's on the used market for about $200 US. I've never used one, but they have a good reputation among users. They are especially popular with backpackers that I have encountered. No meter, but otherwise they are quite good. Joe Stephenson - -----Original Message----- From: Mike Dembinski <mdembin@it.com.pl> To: leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us <leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us> Date: Saturday, October 24, 1998 7:13 AM Subject: Re: [Leica] Small Cameras > > >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 > > >