Re: [Leica] Minilux or Hexar?

[Alexey Merz <alexey@webcom.com>]

"Bud Cook" <budcook@ibm.net> wrote:
>Most of the time you leave the flash control on automatic so 
>emphasis on some sort of problem with the Mode control is way
>overblown IMHO.

Not me or my sweetie! 1/2 of the time spent using the T4 Yashica
is spent turning the f*%^!#^ Mode control to Flash Off before *each*
exposure. This is a problem with MOST p/s cameras, not just the M'lux,
but that does not make it less of a problem. The Ricoh GR-1 uses a 
SWITCH that stays where you put it until you decide to change it.

[..]
>BTW, one of these days I'm going to give that GR-1 a try.  
>If you're right about it, there really is a Tooth Fairy:-)

I guess there *is* a tooth fairy then ;-). Got my GR-1 today.
I had just divested myself of the N**** FA and 35/2 AIS lens. 
No need for those when there's an M6 with 35 'lux ASPH in
the bag. Selling the N**** covered the cost of the GR-1 as
well as some new socks and underwear. (I needed to retire 
some of my old underwear because my lenses were getting dirty;
only my fellow LUGgers will understand....)

- -Alexey
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