Re: [Leica] Re: Rollei QZ35

["B. D. Colen" <bdcolen@earthlink.net>]

Just a .58 magnification viewfinder, rather than .72 or .85...."New"
features? Hey, this is the Leica M we're talking about....:-)

B. D.

Robert Lin wrote:

> 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
>
> -----原始郵件-----
> 寄件者: Andre Jean Quintal <megamax@abacom.com>
> 收件者: leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us
> <leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us>
> 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
> >
> >
> >
> >