Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1997/12/16
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]> I'm trying to decide between the Minilux and the Contax T2. Pat has a Minilux and "loves" it. Her only comment is that the viewfinder image is rather small. She used it (along with her M6) throughout the UK earlier this year. Based on shooting 32 rolls of Elite II 100 'chrome under various lighting conditions, the results were excellent, with good-to excellent exposures in the automatic mode. You can manually select both f-stop (2.4 to 16) and distance (0.7 meters to infinity) if you want to. One advantage of the Minilux is that you can get diopter corrective lenses for the viewfinder. You also have the option to change to a data back, if that's your bag. Batteries are easily available. It has an excellent 40mm f2.4 lens and a compur (between-the-lens) shutter. Excellent construction/quality and very smooth operation. Disadvantages: Top shutter speed is ~1/500, which can limit film speed choices. It does not accept filters. Small image viewfinder. Expensive Hope this helps George Berger gberger@his.com