Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1998/12/20
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]It's not that the CL isn't a good camera, but it lacks the rangefinder accuracy for the high-speed optics you'll eventually want for low-light work. I would suggest a cosmetically-worn but mechanically fit M2, M4-2 or M4-P along with a similar-cosmetics black Leitz-Canada 50/2 from the late 60's on. The earlier chrome 50/2's are notorious for front coating damage and the good ones...whose owners kept UV filters on them ; )...are priced accordingly. Those bodies except the M4-P lack 28mm framelines (as is also the case with the CL) but if you consider the entire finder (beyond the 35 framelines) it is basically what the 28 frames show in an M6. You'll need a separate meter (or an MR4, but I'd suggest a good, modern digital handheld meter instead--cheaper and better) but it isn't that much slower once you get the hang of it. Regards, Nigel ___________________________________________________________________ You don't need to buy Internet access to use free Internet e-mail. Get completely free e-mail from Juno at http://www.juno.com/getjuno.html or call Juno at (800) 654-JUNO [654-5866]