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Subject: Re: [Leica] Re: Rollei QZ35
From: "Robert Lin" <robert@digilord.com>
Date: Thu, 12 Oct 2000 00:57:08 +0800

Andre,

You mention that the new Leica model to surface this Autumn.  What' that?
Is it a M7, or a Minilux II?  What kind of feature will it provide?  I'm
eager to know that.

Thanks,
Robert

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寄件者: Andre Jean Quintal <megamax@abacom.com>
收件者: leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us
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日期: 2000年10月10日 PM 10:21
主旨: Re: [Leica] Re: Rollei QZ35


>If lens quality is the first concern,
>which point & shoot will be your best
>choice? Robert
>
> --> The following are worth examining further,
> depending on budget:
>
> Yashica T4 / T5  (with Carl Zeiss Tessar,
> sold > 10 million units, a reference for value,
> discontinued earlier this year, surely still
> available in many places. Inexpensive)
> Ricoh GR21 ( pocketable, high quality lens, deluxe "toy")
> Nikon (one model uses ED glass lens design, even the
> lesser ones are very easy to use with wide-angle
> lens and beautiful extra large viewfinder,
> the weak spot of the lower
> priced Leicas IMO...) Great kid's camera.
> Contax TVS (and variants) -- Sonnar lens ... All titanium.
> Leica models like the Minilux are probably still available
> but they sure have smallish viewfinders ...
> Konica (some specific models: Hexar is a "classic" beauty,
> Z-Up 120VP gets me for its industrial design)
> Samsung (+ Rollei equivalents) are well-made and
> affordable
> Minolta used to make an "all weather" 35mm P&S that could
> be submerged, Weathermatic I think.
> Good if you ski or if you live on the beach. Flashy
> yellow design, though. Floatable ?
> Many other brands are available but these I know
> and would buy with confidence, depending on true needs.
>
> I expect a new Leica model to surface this Autumn
> that could well be the answer to your hopes, but it's
> vaporware till it hits the shelves in test markets.
>
> A well chosen digital camera could well meet your needs
> and they sure can make friends with younger users.
> Canon S20 is small but capable. Models with integrated
> 3.5" diskettes impress me for their useability factor,
> Sony mostly. I hope they resolve their identity crisis,
> v.g. made to look and handle like a camera VS still TV
> cameras ...
>
> Enjoy !
>
> A J Q
>
>
>
>

Replies: Reply from "B. D. Colen" <bdcolen@earthlink.net> (Re: [Leica] Re: Rollei QZ35)