Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2002/05/22

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Subject: Re: [Leica] Are screw Leicas usable?
From: "Greg J. Lorenzo" <gregj.lorenzo@shaw.ca>
Date: Wed, 22 May 2002 11:39:24 -0600
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Have you looked at the Voigtlander Bessa R2?

1/3rd the cost of an M6 and uses both Leica M and Screw Mount Lenses.

Regards,

Greg

Nash Computer Technology wrote:

>Hi 
>
>I'm thinking about getting a 35mm camera (I normally only use 5x4" 
>and 10x8").  I think an M6 would suit me fine, but I can't justify the 
>expense at present.  I'm wondering if a screw-mount Leica would be 
>usable.  I saw one today (I can't remember the model, but I think it was 
>a II or III of some sort! - and don't ask me what lens it had!).  I haven't a 
>clue about the history and heritage of these cameras, but would like to 
>know if they're worth looking into.  I would be shooting mainly 
>landscapes etc on slide film, (thinking about some stock shots), and 
>would probably use a tripod for most serious shots.  I can probably live 
>with the quirks and lack of automation.  
>
>I'd appreciate some advice.
>
>David
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