Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1998/12/04

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Subject: Re: [Leica] Re: Request for Advice
From: Bud Cook <budcook@ibm.net>
Date: Fri, 04 Dec 1998 12:31:15 -0600
 
B.D.,
I have a problem with the raves about the XA's lens.  It might be OK for
drugstore prints but stick a roll of color reversal film in it and I
think you'll find the lens has pretty poor contrast.  At least that's
been our experience.  The rangefinder isn't much to brag about either.

My wife has a pristine XA w/A16, packaging and manuals sitting on the
shelf.  She stopped using it when she turned to Leica P&S cameras.

It is a nicely made and compact camera.  I just don't agree with you
that the lens is all that great.

Best Regards,
Bud