Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2002/12/04
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Using a inflation index calculator on the web, which only went to 1999, those 1971 values would equal $2295, 2480, and 3110 three years ago. Noel Bill Stanke <bstanke@turbonet.com> wrote: >Roger: > >I just received an old copy of Leica catalog 44. Prices were effective >February 1, 1971: > >Code 10,011 Leicaflex SL, without lens $558 >Code 10,102 Leicaflex SL, in black finish $603 >Code 10,228 Leicaflex SL, 50/2, hood, ret. ring $756 > >Bill Stanke > >rodgersd@fosterfarms.com wrote: >> >> Doug, >> >> >>The small R4-R7 bodies handle well when used with smaller lenses but >> with a larger lens I need a better grip than these cameras allow.<< >> >> For me the R7 and SL are both great cameras. My R7 is pretty sturdy. It has >> some really nice features. The SL has a better viewfinder, IMO. The best of >> any SLR I've used. >> >> I glanced at some older Shutterbugs from the mid '90s and was amazed to see >> that the R7 listed for $2,795. The SL was probably similar in real terms >> back in the '60s and '70s. Not inexpensive, but make to last. Like the M. >> >> I agree that the SL is a better fit with the bigger lenses. My SL has the >> older meter cell and still has the plastic lens release. I've been meaning >> to send it to Sherry for a CLA and upgrade, but I hate to send in a camera >> that's still working like a charm. >> >> DaveR >> >> -- >> To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html > >-- >To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html > __________________________________________________________________ The NEW Netscape 7.0 browser is now available. Upgrade now! http://channels.netscape.com/ns/browsers/download.jsp Get your own FREE, personal Netscape Mail account today at http://webmail.netscape.com/ - -- To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html