Re: [Leica] Pocket camera replacement

[Nathan Wajsman <nathan.wajsman@euronet.be>]

Thanks a lot, Pascal! I looked at the Minilux today, and the idea of also
having a Leica as my pocket camera was certainly tempting. However, it costs
30.000 BEF (vs. 20.000 for the GR1) and it lacks some of the things I like
about the GR1. I does have a slight speed advantage, f2.4 vs. f2.8, but I
think in the end I will simply replace the GR1.

Nathan

Pascal wrote:

> On 17-08-1998 07:39 Nathan Wajsman wrote:
>
> >Looking at these specs, it appears that the GR1 is the superior camera,
> >as it seems to beat the Minilux in all aspects except the manual
> >focusing options and the "intangibles" category. I wonder if anyone has
> >experience with both cameras and can comment on the differences?
> >Incidentally, I am NOT considering the Minilux Zoom; although the zoom
> >is tempting, the lack of an exposure-priority exposure mode and the lack
> >of any exposure information in the viewfinder or on the LCD rules it out
> >for me.
>
> Nathan:
>
> I concur with you on the Leica Minilux Zoom, its drawbacks are simply too
> much for me. I own a Nikon 35 Ti for 4 years now and have always been
> very satisfied with its tack-sharp results. The only drawback is the odd
> viewfinder and the slightly discomforting procedures for manual
> adjustments. But it has multizone metering and Nikon's 3D flash metering
> (as on the F90x). And it looks great with that retro-look display on top.
> I also have a Leica Minilux since about a month, and have only used it
> sparsely so far. First one went back to the dealer as it had dust in the
> viewfinder, which is unacceptable for a new camera. The replacement is
> fine. The results with the Minilux are very good (look at my web page
> under "Belgian delegation to NATO visits Florennes AFB " for some
> impressions, but it's quasi impossible to really judge quality on the
> web).
> Consider that the Minilux has one big advantage over all the other
> high-end compacts: its 2.4 lens which will give you a small extra margin
> in dark weather, especially if you are using 100 ASA film. The viewfinder
> is clearer than the one of the Nikon, but there is no indication of
> shutter speed (except on the top LCD) as with the 35 Ti.
> I do not dare to compare the results of both cameras as I have not used
> the Minilux enough to speak with any authority on the matter.
> Hope this helps.
>
> Pascal
>
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