Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1996/11/02
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If an SLR is what you need you are in lick with Leica. The used R3 can be
had for about $300 US in very nice condition. Add a 50mm Summicron for $200
or so and you're in business.
kw
>I would like to find out if *I* can see that "Leica Look" and whether
>it suits me. I've read plenty of opinions of others, both here and
>on Compuserve, but I know that no one can make this determination but
>me.
>
>So, I'd like advice on a "cheap" used SLR camera and lens from Leica
>-that will show off the Leica look at its best-. I've been using
>Nikon for years so it will have to be better than that. I tend to
>like 50mm lenses a lot, so that would be preferred, but alternatives
>considered.
>
>The point about "cheap" isn't that I can't afford Leica, I can (it's
>still a stretch). Rather, this is an experiment, and I would like
>to be able to get in cheaply and get out with most of my money if I
>decide Leica is not for me. On the other hand, if I did decide to
>stay with Leica, I would want this camera to be a reasonable backup
>body.
>
>TIA,
>
>Dave
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