Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1998/12/28
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]I'll second that recommendation for a Minox 35! I think the viewfinder is at least okay, and love the tiny size, convenience, and yes, it's ability to do available light and "decisive moment" type photos. Price is very reasonable too, particularly if you can find a 35GT or the like on the used market (do check to ensure that the shutter's working, and not merely going "click" though). Fit it with some form of wrist strap, toss out the (n)eveready case, and you are set! Can't see myself spending $500++ for the likes of a Minilux--how serious a tool can it be when it's got no lens hood? I'm already having a fuss with my Kodak DC260 over this very point, and forsee a bit of hardware hacking in it's future! At this price range, I'd as soon look into buying a Fuji GA645: It makes for a lightweight and flat package, and can be used with only minimal experience. Stick to Ilford roll film, and it'll even leave a person's breath a tad mintier :-) Jeff Segawa See my photography online at http://www.netone.com/~segawa - -----Original Message----- From: Andre Jean Quintal <megamax@abacom.com> > 1 / I'm very surprised the Minox brand models > do not naturally rise to the fore > though I have not used the current models. > Wouldn't ONE model bespeak of Leica genetics ?