Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2008/01/28

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Subject: [Leica] small range finder for cycling
From: bd at bdcolenphoto.com (B. D. Colen)
Date: Mon Jan 28 13:07:05 2008

Terrific little camera - worth three times the price. And with a good tripod
bushing for handlebar mounting...


On 1/28/08 9:01 PM, "Jack Maddox" <jmaddox01@suddenlink.net> wrote:

> Adam,
> Get the Olympus XA. It is the smallest add the very best. $100.00 or
> less. I wouldn't part with mine. Here is a website
>  http://tinyurl.com/32bvfl
> Jack
> 
> Adam Bridge wrote:
>> Assuming I get back up on my bike, I'd like to carry a small camera
>> because, frankly, I see some amazing things out there. But carrying my
>> M8 doesn't really work: too big and too heavy and it's even more
>> expensive than my bike although it's a near thing.
>> 
>> I'd love a small range finder camera or at least one I can compse
>> without holding at arm's length.
>> 
>> The Canon G9 is probably the upper limit in size. I don't think high
>> ISO is an issue.
>> Suggestions are most welcome.
>> 
>> Oh, I've had the staples removed after surgery but still a few weeks
>> before I can begin PT. We'll either buy another Element or a RAV4.
>> Both have excellent crash safety. Still haven't begun to evaluate my
>> cameras. I need two working arms for that.
>> 
>> Thanks to all!
>> 
>> Adam
>> 
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