Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2003/08/09
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]As much as you LIKED the CL, you'll LOVE the CLE. Nonetheless, see the archives. Many people really do like and admire these cameras. For many reasons I will not repeat on-list, I think they're hideous. I know, I know, except for the 40mm Summicron, a truly admirable lens. Buzz Hausner - -----Original Message----- From: owner-leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us [mailto:owner-leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us] On Behalf Of Gary Williams Sent: Saturday, August 09, 2003 1:41 PM To: leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us Subject: [Leica] Leica Second Body I am new to Leica this year---after 25 years with Contax---and use an M7 as my main RF body. I am delighted with the M7. I'm struggling on a second body, however. I have tried M2, M3, M5 and CL, and have sold or am in the process of selling all of them. The M3 is terrific, except I find I can't live without the 35mm frame lines. The M5 is just too big. The CL is too difficult to focus with a lens longer than 50mm, doesn't seem that well made, why not use a friggin' P&S instead. But I want an interchangeable lens body. I see no advantage in an M4 over an M2. I don't need the M4 28 or 135mm frame lines, in fact I like the uncluttered M2 finder. An M4 is more expensive anyway. An M6 is very pricey for a second body for me. The M2 is leading the pack so far, but I wonder about the one I haven't tried---the CLE. (Hexar RF is out, too many issues with M compatibly and now Konica USA is pulling the plug on it. The Voigtlander Bessa shutter is too noisy). I would prefer a smaller body, and in black---but can't afford a black M2. I feel too conspicuous with a chrome body. My bad? Anyway, the specs on the CLE are intriguing, however, potential repairs, even a CLA for a CLE (say it 10 times) is a concern. On his website, Stephen Gandy is practically begging for CLE spare parts. Thoughts? Gary - -- To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html - -- To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html