Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2003/05/21

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Subject: Re: [Leica] Leica loupe or alternative
From: John Collier <jbcollier@shaw.ca>
Date: Wed, 21 May 2003 21:19:49 -0600

As far as I can remember, the Emo chaps make the Leica loupe.

John Collier

On Wednesday, May 21, 2003, at 07:28 PM, Jim Laurel wrote:

From: "Erik van der Meulen" <e.van.der.meulen@avondel.com>

> Dear group - I am looking for a lupe to help me assess my slides prior
> to scanning them. I do not frame my slides, but store them in 6 pcs
> strips.
>
> I have heard that the Leica lupe is exceptionally good, but also priced
> accordingly. Does anyone have some insights into this matter? Is the
> Leica the only 'proper' way to go, or are there very good and cheaper
> alternatives around that I might want to consider?
>
> I have been offered a 'like new' Emo Wetzlar Macromax 5x for a price
> that is about half of that of a new Leica lupe. Does this sound like a
> price worthy alternative?

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