Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1999/06/09
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]"Richard W. Hemingway" wrote: > > I wish to thank all the Luggers who gave me information and personal input > on ownership and use of the Minilux, Minilux zoom and the Contax G2.><snip> > Conclusion!! I bought a new Leica R8 (silver chrome) and a couple of used > zoom lenses, that I will probably add to one of these day. It really came > down to the VF. My wife can see through it (if she can lift it up!). I ><snip> > Dick Hemingway > Plano, Texas Dick I want you to know that I for one do not find it at all unusual that you picked out the maxi R8 in a sea of mini's. Perhaps it came down to when you take a picture you want to do it with a real camera! As far as the portibility and VF issues goes take another look at an old Rollei 35 down the road. It'll make your pocket sag but I have mine on a belt pouch and the negs are as good as it gets. When having a camera always with you is more the issue. Happy shooting with the R8; it's greeeaaaat! Mark (tony the tiger) Rabiner