Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/09/12
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]In a message dated 9/12/00 2:36:06 PM, jim_brick@agilent.com writes: << So my humble opinion is, there really isn't anything that a Hexar can do that is "better" than an M camera. It does "different" things, not necessarily better things. Some of these "different" things can actually be a burden. >> So, for those who desire automation and modern features at times but still respect the time-honored attributes of the Leica M, I have a suggestion . . . Buy a G2 Contax and a couple of lenses. What?! A Contax?!? . . . No, not as a replacement for the Leica but as an occasional alternative. Look at it this way, you can buy a G2 and two or three lenses for about the same money as a Konica RF body (or for that matter another Leica body or lens). So next time you have a hankering for a new Leica lens -- just to have something to experiment with (admit it, you've done it) -- buy a Contax instead. Since it's not interchangeable with Leica you won't be as tempted to use the two cameras at the same time -- therefore you won't defile the Leica experience with the Contax and such evils as AF or AE -- but you will have the opportunity to satisfy your high tech urge from time to time. You could even use it as your "cheap" system when you want to go slumming . . .