[Leica] Intro

[driggett at mac.com (Christopher Driggett)]

Don,
        Thanks. I have now problem purchasing from over seas as I am into 
Marklin trains and ebay.de.

I was considering purchasing a m7 but we are currently in the Sierras 
by Sonora and with the coolpix 5400 I am able to put up a website 
almost immediately for family and friends where I can not achieve this 
with film.  I may purchase an Epson RD-1 just to try it out and go for 
a collection of Leica lenses.

Now here is the lens question. I can get a variety of Leica M mount 
lenses from a variety of manufactures. Is there a website ranking these 
lenses?

I am use to Nikkor top of the line lenses. How good does Leica's 
compare. Please do not through fruit and tomatoes at such an uninformed 
soon to be Leica user.

Thanks,
Chris


On Jan 1, 2005, at 2:30 PM, Don Dory wrote:

> Greetings Chris,
> Welcome to the saloon.  As previously mentioned, the Epson RD-1 is the
> only digital RF out.  It can be acquired through Samy's in LA and B&H,
> both frequently are out of stock.  I would also try Rich Pinto at
> Photovillage.com as he can frequently come up with things.  Another
> source would be Robert White in England: no problems shipping from
> England to the U.S.  Another source would be Dr. Yao in Hong Kong, 
> check
> the archives for his email; again, a very reputable supplier and a
> fellow Lugger.