Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1998/10/24
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Bob_Maxey@mtn.3com.com wrote: > >>I concluded that the Minilux and Minilux Zoom are great cameras if you do > most > >>of your shooting in auto-everything mode; but if you frequently want some > degree > >>of control, then the Ricoh is a better choice (and considerably cheaper > too). > > Forgetting the cost for a moment, remember that the Leica CL is a grand > little camera. You can also consider the Leitz/Minolta CL as well. I love > mine. My other suggestion might be to look for a Minox 35. You can loose it > in your pocket, takes full frame 35mm images and is extremely sharp. I have > shot many auto and cucle shows with mine and i am still amazed. > > Cheers from a new list member, > > Robert May I suggest the Minolta TC-1 (prices seem to be plummetting: lowest US advertised price now $744). Titanium-bodied, credit card cutie with a decently sharp 28mm f3.5 five-element lens. Mine I take with me everyday in my shirt pocket, so I'm never without a camera (except for this week - my wife's taken it for the half-term holiday with the kids). Nikon 28 Ti and 35Ti also worth checking. Mike