[rollei_list] Re: Not My Definition of a Thoroughbred (Re: Nikon vs. Leica)
- From: "Peter K." <peterk727@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: rollei_list@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Tue, 12 Apr 2005 09:57:15 -0700
I would have to add the Canon F1-N to that thoroughbred list. It was a
true workhorse although it did not enjoy the popularity of the Nikon F
series.
Peter K
On Apr 12, 2005 9:13 AM, Douglas Shea <dshea@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> Which Leica are we discussing here, the "R" or the "M?" With all due
> respect, having used a vast array of Nikon and various Leica "R" cameras =
I'd
> stop way short of calling the "R" a thoroughbred. I would also not refer =
to
> any of the Nikon FM/FE series cameras as "workhorses" either. As for buil=
d
> quality and expected durability I'd put the "R" and the FM2 in the same
> league; rather light duty cameras and a notch or two below any of the Nik=
on
> F series, especially from the F2 onwards. I'm sure that Leica enjoys seei=
ng
> the "thoroughbred" reference -- it reinforces their belief in their own
> advertising hype. Only two SLR's come to my mind as thoroughbreds: the
> second and third generation Alpa cameras and the Contarex.
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> Doug
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> Thor is absolutely right to describe the FM2 as a
> workhorse. It's precisely that, not a thoroughbred
> like a Leica. Just a perfectly good tool.
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> Nick
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Peter K
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