Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2004/10/07

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Subject: [Leica] OT: I need a cheap FILM camera
From: mark at rabinergroup.com (Mark Rabiner)
Date: Thu Oct 7 07:31:19 2004

On 10/6/04 6:54 PM, "James Laird" <digiratidoc@earthlink.net> typed:

> I'd go with the FM(2), FE2 or my favorite, the FA and either some of the
> aforementioned chump change AI or AF glass. They're all durable workhorses
> that are easy to use and parts are still available because Nikon still
> makes the FM (FM3 I think it is now?) The beauty of it is you don't have to
> shell out for new lenses if you ever go digital, especially if you get AFD
> lenses, many of which are superb. With Pentax and Canon you'll need to
> shell out for new glass and parts are probably getting scarce.
> 
> 
I believe the FM3 is made by Cosina which I see as a plus.
But its not all that cheap.

I use the 45mm P Nikon lens which is made for Nikon also by Cosina.
A non af lens cap which takes pictures.
Not cheap either but for me, worth it.

Mark Rabiner
Photography
Portland Oregon
http://rabinergroup.com/





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