Re: [Leica] Leica Compacts

[Paul Chefurka <pchefurk@ca.newbridge.com>]

James Harper wrote:
> 
> As a newcomer to   the  intimidating  world of global internet discussions,
> I would like to thank and congratulate Eric Welch on a brilliantly humorous
> and friendly analysis of the types of answer which can be expected to
> enquiries in the Leica User Group.  This led to some equally sane and
> amusing follow-ups, and has encouraged me to risk this message.  If I have
> done something wrong, please make allowances!  I will go away.
> 
No problems here that I see!  Welcome to the Global Village!
 
> Therefore, I would be most grateful  and flameproof for the views of LUG
> members on the Leica (Japanese?) compact cameras - the Minilux, the new
> Minilux zoom, the Z2X.  I hasten to add that I know that they will not be
> like an M6.
> 

Are you wedded to Leica?  Do you want a zoom on your compact?  If the
answers to these are "no", then allow me to wax enthusiastic about the
Ricoh GR1.  Altogether the most well thought-out and well put-together
compact camera I've ever used.  And that lens will stand side by side
with most 28's in the world.  I must add that I have no experience with
the Leica compacts, so this advice may not be what you're seeking.  If
not then *I'll* go away :-)

Paul Chefurka