Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1999/06/22
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Next time, please fill out the subject line, that would make it kind of easier for the recipient to decide if the message is worth opening. Thank you. >G'day, > >Thanks for people who gave me a few suggestions with regards equipment. > >I think I've fine tuned my selection. > >It looks like what I need is M2 or M4-P, with a 35mm lens either a f2 >(summicron?) or F2.8(elmar?). If the camera works well I would consider a >90mm to carry while I skiing. > >Essentially what I am looking for is a 'photographers point and shoot'. >Something small and light, basically to take shots of friends and >interesting places that I've been. I have never used a rangefinder before >so that may take a while to get used to. Though the rest of the camera >looks straight forward which is one of the main attractions. > >Now the hard part, > >Where is the best place to pick up a M2 or M4-P. I'd don't want to spend >a fortune but at the same time I'd rather not spend a lot on repairs. > >Given that I'm looking for a 35mm lens which one? > > >_______________________________________________________________ >Get Free Email and Do More On The Web. Visit http://www.msn.com - -- christer almqvist eichenstrasse 57, d-20255 hamburg, fon +49-40-407111 fax +49-40-4908440 14 rue de la hauteur, f-50590 regnéville-sur-mer, fon+fax +33-233 45 35 58