Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2002/03/22

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Subject: Re: [Leica] Leica's new models
From: Bill Satterfield <cwsat@istate.net>
Date: Fri, 22 Mar 2002 13:10:44 -0600
References: <B8C12A49.C6E6%cyberdog@attglobal.net>

I wonder if some of the Leica  Icons on the LUG that have a direct 
contact with Leica will advise Leica? I know Sal has  direct connections 
with then.

Pascal wrote:

>On 22-03-2002 02:30 Jim Laurel wrote:
>
>>My only concern about it is that the ASA/DX
>>control dial doesn't lock, and I wonder how likely it will be to get
>>inadvertedly knocked onto an incorrect setting.
>>
>
>Oops, that is certainly a potentially serious design flaw... Given that you
>can easily touch this with your finger or even nose. Makes me think about
>the genius who decided that there was no lock necessary to switch from AF to
>manual focus on the Minilux (rectified on the Minilux Zoom).
>
>>The new VF multicoating helps with flare quite a bit, and the display is
>>bright, clear and easy to read.  Like the M6, operating this camera is
>>simple and obvious.  And unlike some other new M6s I've seen lately, the RF
>>alignment is dead on.
>>
>
>Is is really better than the M6 VF ? Does it eliminate the flaring problem
>for good? (especially important for eyeglass wearers)
>
>>Why would anyone buy the Leica, which will undoubtedly cost significantly
>>more than the Panasonic?  It's the same camera as far as I can see.
>>
>
>It is also what is said by Chasseur d'Images, that is that the two models
>are basically identical.
>There is little doubt the red dot will exert its magical influence. Serious
>now: have you noticed how much better the Panasonic model looks in terms of
>color finish? Whoever came up with the ugly color finish of the Digilux
>should get a free ticket to Infinite Loop, Cupertino to learn a thing or two
>...
>
>Thanks for your report Jim.
>
>Pascal
>NO ARCHIVE
>



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