Re: [Leica] If Leica is too expensive what would be the bestalternative?

["Bryan Willman" <bryanwi@seanet.com>]

Why not consider used Leica gear?
Lecia M lenses are simpler than SLR lenses,
and they seem to age very well.

bmw

- -----Original Message-----
From: Ken Wilcox <wilcox@tir.com>
To: leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us <leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us>
Date: Saturday, July 18, 1998 2:09 PM
Subject: Re: [Leica] If Leica is too expensive what would be the
bestalternative?


>Find yourself a nice Olympus OM1. Like a Leica they are small and light. A
>very bright screen and battery for the meter only. There are many very fine
>lenses readily available at reasonable prices. A full system of accessories
>such as winders and motor drives can also be had used.
>
>Cheers!
>
>kw
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>>Dear Luggers,
>>
>>Since the majority of us probably didn't start with a Leica, I wonder if
>>you can help me with the choice between the different brands like
>>Minolta, Canon, Nikon or Pentax. I rather buy a non-AF camera, because I
>>like to spend my money rather on a good lens than on electronical
>>gadgets. Ideally I prefer a lens or a serie of lenses that resembles the
>>leica the most. Thank you in advance.
>>
>>Yours sincerely,
>>
>>Alexander Koning
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