Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1998/09/25

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Subject: Re: [Leica] The best Compacts (400-700 approx)
From: George Berger <gberger@his.com>
Date: Fri, 25 Sep 1998 17:41:38 -0400

>Wood, Darrell (London) wrote:
>>
>> I wish to puchase a  pocketable high quality compact for a present.
>> Which takes the best pictures?
>>
>
>Any of these provide high quality images in a compact and pleasing
>package, and are within your price range:
>
>Nikon 35Ti
>Nikon 28Ti
>Konica Hexar
>Leica Minilux
>Contax T2

Personally, I'd make the choice based on the viewfinder! Try looking
through the viewfinder with glasses (if you wear same) - -  and look for
relative brightness.  If you can't compose effectively, the small
differences in the lenses won't make up for sloppy margains.

George


George Berger
gberger@his.com