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Subject: [Leica] WAS BESSA R3A or M7...now quality
From: scott at adrenaline.com (Scott McLoughlin)
Date: Mon Jan 3 08:21:28 2005
References: <r02010400-1037-E00757185D6C11D98800000A957A8242@[67.86.119.182]>

Good point. So has anyone done a detailed evaluation of build
quality of the Bessa R2/R3a vs. cameras like a Nikon FM3a or
an M6?

Where are the primary points of compromise?

Scott

Kenneth Frazier wrote:

>>(with an F2
>>w/photomic wich is still working fine)
>>    
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>
>My F2 Photomic is still working like new after 30 years of use,
>admittedly not in harsh environments, though it's been hauled around all
>over the world.  I'm the original owner.  My new FM3A feels, and appears
>to be, every bit as solid as the F2.
>
>[CUT]
>For me, the expense of Leicas and Nikons is justified by their quality,
>and I measure that quality by their ability to produce excellent results
>under a wide range of conditions.
>
>Ken Frazier
>Weston, CT USA
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