Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/01/02

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Subject: Re: [Leica] Contax RF & Durability Issues
From: "Roland Smith" <roland@dnai.com>
Date: Sun, 2 Jan 2000 08:55:03 -0800

I have owned some LTM Canons but did not use any of them for more than a
roll of film.. I found they were much heavier than the Leicas I owned.

Roland Smith
- ----- Original Message -----
From: <bruce5@attglobal.net>
To: <leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us>
Sent: Saturday, January 01, 2000 8:18 PM
Subject: [Leica] Contax RF & Durability Issues


> Has anyone ever used a IIa or IIIa, or know of a reliable source for
> purchasing?
> From what I've been able to learn so far, it sounds like a nice camera
> for the money, but I haven't spoken to anyone who actually uses one.
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> Finally, would it be a good choice to carry in outdoor situations, like
> cold weather camping, hiking, fishing, etc?  I like how easily I can
> take the M anywhere, but due to the cost, I'm still a little too
> protective of it in some situations.  Maybe when it gets its first
> scratch, I'll relax, but in the meantime...
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> Thanks,
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> Bruce
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