Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2001/04/19

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Subject: Re: [Leica] RE:The Nikon FM
From: Guy Bennett <gbennett@lainet.com>
Date: Thu, 19 Apr 2001 09:41:44 -0700
References: <200104190701.AAA27499@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us>

>>"Now I've adjusted to it and can't understand how anyone can live with the
>>contrast of
>>the Nikon 50mm."
>
>There are many things not so easy to understand. Unbeliable prices paid for
>some gear and accesories. Delays in some delivering dates (a lot of months
>for getting my Summicron 28mm ASPH). 1/60   max.sync speed for flash. 1/1000
>maximum speed. Bottom not very easy film loading. Not a proper flash
>administration. Not a real zoom.Not a easy use of long lenses.
>[snip]
>Félix


Félix,

You wouldn't have any of the above problems if you were using a Contax G2
or - if you could forego the zoom - the Konica Hexar. If these issues
really presented problems for a photographer, it would make little sense
that he use an M6.

Guy