Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1998/06/20
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Dear Colleagues, Leica has just marketed the first zoom point and shoot with a standard ISO hot shoe for external flash units. I've been after Leica and Olympus to do just this for about three years. Leica came thru first. Leica Solms is one of the most conservative outfits in the world. I certainly respect them for staying clear of AF for their M and reflex lines. A Leica lens in those categories is still high precision metal -- the best in the field. I'm sure that new little Leica won't disappoint. Bob RE: <<The new LEICA minilux zoom combines the advantages of the popular and test-winning LEICA minilux with the versatility of a zoom lens. The newly designed, powerful LEICA VARIO-ELMAR f/3.5-6.5/35-70mm allows most subjects to be pictured favorably. In addition the LEICA minilux zoom is equipped with an ISO-hotshoe, so, if needed, the also new, more powerful external flash unit LEICA CF can be employed.>> --Leica Camera AG, CPR Newsletter, 6-18-98