[rollei_list] Re: OT: Minox/Leica
- From: Allen Zak <azak@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: rollei_list@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Mon, 13 Jun 2005 00:04:26 -0400
Leica is not a good replacement for a Minox. They representing
different levels of commitment, and someone satisfied with the
capabilities of Minox would probably find Leica way too bulky and
complex in operation. A replacement could be a better approach, or
perhaps something like the Olympus Stylus Epic, labeled Mju II in
Europe, I believe. They are an excellent value, if still available.
Allen Zak
On Jun 12, 2005, at 11:42 PM, John Jensen wrote:
> Check with Dan Goldberg at www.dagcamera.com. He
> seems to be the Minox 35 man in the U.S.
>
> John
>
> --- Thor Legvold <tlegvold@xxxxxxx> wrote:
>
>> Just got back from dinner at some friends.
>>
>> The wife asked me if I could recommend to her a
>> camera, because her
>> beloved and trusty Minox 35 GT had stopped working
>> (after 20 years, and
>> never been to service).
>>
>> I said probably she could get it CLA'd, but I don't
>> know where
>> (preferably someone who's in Europe), and it would
>> take some time.
>>
>> She asked if I could recommend another camera that
>> was similar, and
>> that would server her for another 20 years. My mind
>> jumped immediately
>> to a Leica M, but I don't know that much about them,
>> nor what they cost
>> (or where to find a reputable source - this is not
>> the kind of person
>> who frequents eBay or feels comfortable doing online
>> transactions,
>> although I could assist her and her husband in
>> finding a nice user). I
>> recommended a used Leica, and said I'd see if I
>> could find out more
>> about what model, as well as where they can get the
>> Minox CLA'd, if
>> possible.
>>
>> So, I wondered if anyone here could tell me:
>>
>> 1. What M is approprite for a non-pro user (she kept
>> saying she didn't
>> want to buy a digital or analogue P&S and that the
>> Minox was soooo
>> sharp, she wanted something at least as good). From
>> the little I know,
>> I would think a M6 (classic, not TTL) would be ok.
>>
>> 2. What do Leica's (used, but clean) go for? I
>> priced an R system many
>> years ago, but never got over the shock...
>>
>> 3. Where does one find a safe (reputable) place to
>> buy a Leica,
>> preferably in Europe?
>>
>> Thanks for any advice,
>>
>> Thor
>>
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