Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2002/01/19

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Subject: Re: [Leica] Re: compact cameras
From: Nathan Wajsman <wajsman@webshuttle.ch>
Date: Sat, 19 Jan 2002 11:58:34 +0100
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Hi Colin,

I agree that the Minilux is better in this regard than the GR1, but still
much slower in actual use (at least for me) than a purely mechanical camera.
I used to have a Minilux myself but sold it for a variety of reasons, not
least my dislike of the tiny pushbuttons.

Nathan

Colin wrote:

> Nathan,
>
> For what it's worth, the AF on the Minilux is about oh, say, a bazillion
> times better than the GR1.  I always have to focus the GR1 several times
> before it stops blinking at me.  The Minilux is very fast and very
> accurate.  Composing always takes more time than focusing.
>
> Regards,
> Colin
> http://www.availabledark.com

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