Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2001/01/10
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Hi, LUGers I've owned a reasonably well-featured P&S for the past 3 years: a Leica Mini Zoom. This camera has a particularly good 35-70mm lens, for sharpness and contrast, although it can be very prone to flare. It has auto-focus and auto-exposure program mode only, with absolutely no feedback on anything the camera has decided for itself. It's got some override features (flash off, flash on, infinity & no flash, +2ev, pre-flash to avoid red-eye, etc.) but I find the degree of control inadequate. The built-in flash has the usual problems of being fixed and underpowered. The viewfinder is good but not great. My problem is, I think I'm developing an aversion to this camera! Even though its results can be very good, I don't feel confident using it. I'd much rather lug my R7 with a few extra lenses in a bag than use the Mini Zoom. It's uncomfortable, fiddly, unfriendly and uninspiring. Do others have similar feelings about P&S cameras? Regards, ===== Ray "The trouble with resisting temptation is you never know when you'll get another chance!" __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Yahoo! Photos - Share your holiday photos online! http://photos.yahoo.com/