Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1997/02/27
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Takanori Oka wrote: > > Hi, > > I am new to this list(subscribed yesterday). I am a user of R3 system and > Contax T2, and now considering a rangefinder camera system for 35 and 50 mm > M lenses. > > I am currently interested in Leica CL body, because it is smaller and > lighter than M bodies and it has a convenient built-in meter. But question > is how rugged they are, especially because they are not being manufactured > any more and I can buy only a used one(and still expensive). > > Could anyone tell me your own experience or opinions or whatever that help > me to make a decision? I appreciate any kind of reply regarding the CL. > > Thank you in advance. > > Tak OkaTak, I just got a CL after 10 years of not having one (stolen). Even though I have a few M-3's which have all been serviced regularly, I'm falling in love with the CL all over again, like reconnecting with an old friend. The size is perfect for discretion as it fits in a coat pocket easily. The meter doesn't matter (I shoot B & W and my eyes are faster meters) except in very harsh or unfamiliar situations. As for durablility, just don't drop it, the meter arm is a bit fragile. In fact, I would have liked the CL with no meter. It can't be removed because it (the meter arm) trips the shutter, ensuring it doesn't get in the way of the exposure. at any rate - buy one, you will use it a lot and the 40mm Summicron is great too!