Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2006/01/11
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Well, I suppose if I got one for free... because I had the best photo out of a bunch I wouldn't really care if it was as good as the M7. On 1/11/06, Jeffery Smith <jsmith342@cox.net> wrote: > I've handled the new Zeiss-Ikon rangefinder, and it's not in Leica's > league. > Not to say that it's bad. I would put it a cut above the Bessa R2a, though > the two are very similar in layout. It looks like the body was inspired by > the Leica M5 (kind of boxy with the rewind knob recessed on the bottom). > Like the Bessas and Leicas, the viewfinder is very VERY bright. And the > sound of the shutter is closer to Leica M7 than the Bessa. It doesn't have > the heft of a Leica M6, and the metal seems less substantial (I had to tap > it a lot with my fingernail to ascertain that the top was metal). What it > comes down to is, would you rather have an M7 or something that costs 1/2 > of > the M7 that may last as long as film does (and the latter is disappearing > fast!). > > > Once again Rangefinderforum.com is pleased to announce the ultimate RFF > Photo Contest in honor of Henri Cartier-Bresson. What is the prize? Well, > here is a hint. When it comes to you rangefinder camera needs, PopFlash > Photo has what you want from Leica to Zeiss. So, through their generosity, > Tony from PopFlash Photo is providing the ultimate RFF prize, a brand new > silver Zeiss Ikon and 50mm Planar lens combo. Stay tuned for more > information and the rules. Also, spread the words at other sites if you can > because one of the rules will be participation by rangefinder camera > photographers. > >