Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2004/11/12
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Afterswift@aol.com wrote: > Someone recommended the CLE over the CL. From what I've read, it's > almost impossible to get parts for the CLE, while the Leica CL > belongs to the M class which doesn't have that problem. Oh yes ! It's very important ! > If you have > good eyes, you'll have no trouble focusing the 90mm. A +3, etc. > diopter lens is available for CL used, if you can find it. I haven't > been able to locate one. If a diopter lens is available is a good point, but is ther any magnifier available too ?? I'm also very interested by the 90/4 ! > Loading film in a CL needs some practice, > but once you memorize the procedure, that pressure plate is about the > best I've seen in all 35mm technology. The CL has a great focal plane > shutter and it has a very sensitive -- if delicate -- meter. And what about loudness ??? It's more noisy than a M body but a lot more, ar just a little ? > The CL and its native 40mm lens is an awesome combination. I love to read that ! :) It belongs to the > M5 generation, which was innovative in its time -- and still is. The > CL is a Leica, even the ones made by Minolta. But don't confuse the > CL with the Minolta CLE. Don't worry ! Thanks ! <> Daniel Rocha - Photographie <> http://www.monochromatique.com