FW: [Leica] Leica-Users List Digest V3 #255

["Wood, Darrell (London)" <wooddar@MLE.CO.UK>]

*	Which would be the sharpest if slide is used
*	The best blend overall camera

Many Thanks
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> Subject:	[Leica] Leica-Users List Digest V3 #255
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> 
> From: Bud Cook <budcook@ibm.net>
> Date: Wed, 19 Aug 1998 12:11:42 -0500
> Subject: [Leica] TID>Best P&S Lens
> 
> Darrell,
> 
> All of the cameras you've listed have pretty good lenses.  The question is
> whether or not you would see the difference among the lenses based on the
> kind
> of photography you do.  If you are going to use it with color print film
> sent to
> Fuji or Kodak for processing, the differences in lens quality wouldn't be
> as
> apparent as if you were using Kodachrome 25 or Fuji Velvia for projection.
> 
> There are many other things to consider such as size, price, focal length,
> ergonomics, warranty, etc.
> 
> If I were you I would try to compare the cameras side by side to see if
> you
> there is anything that would cause you to eliminate a camera (size for
> instance).   I personally eliminated everything but the T2 and Minilux and
> chose
> the Minilux because I was told the color transmission matched other Leica
> lenses
> (and I was probably a bit prejudiced after using Leicas for more than 40
> years).  One thing to consider is that the Minilux pre-focuses before the
> exposure is taken while the T2 focuses when you make the exposure.  I
> consider
> this to be an advantage for the Minilux.
> 
> After a three week vacation in which the Minilux was put to hard use, I
> would
> opt for it again without a moment's hesitation.  It's only fault is that
> it's
> heavy and bigger than something like the GR-1 and it costs more.
> 
> BTW Darrell, you seem to have included an entire digest with your post.
> Please
> don't do a reply to a digest or that's what will happen.  I recommend that
> you
> add the address of the list to your address book and simply compose a new
> message using the list address when you want to post to the list.  The
> list
> address is leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us
> 
> Good Luck
> Bud
> 
> Wood, Darrell (London) wrote:
> 
> 
> > I am buying a compact as a present.  Do you know which of the following
> will
> > give the sharpest and best Pictures.
> > Leica Minlux
> > Nikon 35TI
> > Ricoh GR1
> > Contax T2
> >
> > Many Thanks
> >
> > Darrell Wood
> >
> 
>