Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2001/11/26
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]On 26 Nov 2001 08:30:52 -0800 Doug Herr <telyt@earthlink.net> wrote: > On Mon, 26 November 2001, Walter S Delesandri wrote: > > > > > The Nikon F (and F2, to a lesser degree) stand on their own reputation. Those > > who don't consider them the BEST Slr (now speaking ONLY of reliability/toughness) > > simply weren't around when they were built. No other SLR came close in terms of > > ruggedness. > > > > as long as you IGNORE the dumb-ass resistor-ring meters. > > Doug Herr > Nikon F user 1969-1979 > http://www.wildlightphoto.com Just checked.....6 (six) bodies in our "family".....not a single Photomic!!! five standard prism, one W/L (for the copy stand).....no resistor rings here!!! (occasionally use Nikkormats, but don't use the meters on them, either...) I do, however, have both a Luna pro digital and a Sekonic studio deluxe within reach!! CU later, WAlt - -- To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html