Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/09/12

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Subject: Re: [Leica] Re: m6 AND hexar rf
From: Mark Rabiner <mark@rabiner.cncoffice.com>
Date: Tue, 12 Sep 2000 15:20:06 -0700
References: <b2.a8a2fb8.26efffa9@aol.com>

Bmceowen@aol.com wrote:
> 
> 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 i><Snip> 

I don't need no sinkin "occasional alternative"!!
MarkWR

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