Which Pocket Camera for the Leica M Photographers?

I bought a Minox 35GT for use as a pocket camera. It's OK but th

emeter is off so it under-exposes by at least 1 ev. It means I have

to set the film speed to 1/2 of what it's supposed to be. I

understand that's a common fault with Minox 35s. By the way, WTF has

Martin done to the font size on this thread?

I bought a Minox 35GT for use as a pocket camera. It's OK, but the

meter is off so it under-exposes by at least 1 ev. It means I have to

set the film speed to 1/2 of what it's supposed to be. I understand

that's a common fault with Minox 35s. By the way, WTF has Martin

done to the font size on this thread?

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My Minox GT-E and Minox 35ML exposure is right on the mark.<p>

Minox 35 camera meter is as accurate as Gossen, because its meter

is Gossen

Sorry, nothing to add, just that the small font </font> was

bothering me -- had to squint to read the posts.

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<p> One extra ordinary feature of Minox 35 camera is its ultra long

automatic exposure.

<p> Most cameras, compact, SLR, RF, etc, have a long shutter time

of 10 sec to 30 sec.

<p> The automatic shutter of Minox 35 can last 10 minutes, 20 minutes

even 30 minutes.

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Ricoh Gr1(s) if use is "wideangle", if vignetting is not

disagreeable, and if a flash is not needed to be other than weak.

Contax T3 - am I the only person in the world with a T3 which renders

slide films with blue/magenta cast, provides no real detail in shadow

areas (even when slightly overexposing, and, because of small size &

weight, is difficult to hand hold while avoiding camera shake

softness? (probably, so please don't inundate me with scoffing e-

mail - I'm embarrased enough by the fuzzy snapshots I get with the T3

(even when the camera's mounted on my trusty manfrotto!(Also the T3

flash is a total waste of space)

Minilux 40mm. Yes - wonderful, but a bit big.

Conclusion: If you want 'leica' pics get minilux, if you want

convenience with reasonably good pic quality get Ricoh. If you want

Emperors New Clothes and frustrating quality - get T3

Before other T3 owners start blowing their tops, perhaps they could

provide me with a link to a web site showing t3 pics which are

supposedly superior enough to justify the hype?

why not a Contax G1? They can be picked up for a very good price

nowadays and comes w/ a 45/2 zeiss lens. Outstanding quality, auto-

focus. cheers,

The Olympus RC!!! AE with full manual overide, Killer viewfinder info

on F/stop and Shutter speed. Incredibly sharp 42mm f2.8 lens.

Ergonomics that fall to hand as they should like the shutterspeed

dial. "Auto" fool proof GN flash capability. Very inexpensive

considering features and quality. Drawbacks? It is all metal not

plastic chic, and you may end up really liking it more than your

other stuff. Or...if control is not an issue any of the EC line such

as EC-2 EC, (Zone focus) or EC-R (Split image RF) Same lens as RC! I

have several from eBay for under 20.00 each, the best was 5.00!!!

Truly incredible results and totally stealthily silent.

 

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Felix

My new pocket camera, a Minox Platinum camera in shirt pocket<p>

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FAQ/files/Boxes/lxplatin1.jpg">

Whats a point and shoot anyway?

 

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Face it, to point and shoot you want the ease and simplicity of

taking pictures!

 

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You need a good flash and lens, coupled with good metering and focus

and there you have it!

 

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Most of all you don't want to baby your camera and keep worrying

about scratches and dings! Point and shooters should have fun!

 

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Rollie AFM35 - bracketing, stronger flash, better lens.

 

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Live your dreams.

Martin, I think that platinum Minox is a most handsome camera.

However, the ER case looks rather large. ;-)

Preferred pocket camera - my dad's Olympus Stylus Epic 35/2.8. I get to use it when we're vacationing together. Otherwise it's a Lomo Smena 40/4 although I don't use it much. I usually carry the M2 in a sling bag wherever I go.

Olympus Stylus!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I have bought about <b>one dozen</b>

of these off of ebay as "as is for repair only parts

cameras"........................My entire outlay has been about 30

dollars.............All of the auctions had alot of disclaimers as

non repairable etc etc......... One haul was from a <b>Camera

repair</b> outfit....<BR><BR>report card: about 5 of the cameras

actually work; 7 had usable batteries; 3 still had film in

them!....One 105mm zoom model I could not find out what was ever

wrong with it... After 3 rolls of film under every type of

conditions; 2 photos had light leaks...the foam in only one place

must be aged/too compressed... Kelly

Ray, the Minox Platin has a TLX style case<p>

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src="http://www.submin.com/8x11/collection/minox/cameras/cameras/lx_pl

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Minox CLX has a Minox B style side flip case, which is better

I'm sure you've chosen a camera by now, however... My Olympus Stylus Epic takes nice sharp 4x6 color snaps and it was just made to be put in a pocket. Even says 'ALL-WEATHER' on the front. Problem is I picked up an Olympus Camedia D-100 digital 1.3 last year and I haven't quite figured out if I've got a use for the Sylus Epic now. The Camedia is perfect for email photos, and is only slightly larger and just as easy to carry as the Epic. Both cameras are beautifully and simply designed for the purpose they serve. I've been thinking if I need a more photographically capable companion to my M6- for what? color film? to put in the glove box? Not sure yet, but I'm interested in the Leica CL and Minolta CLE, or maybe just a slightly beat up M6 again with that Elmar 50 mentioned above?

CL with 3.5cm/3.5 Elmar (late, coated, 694xxx)and SM to M adapter.

Someone proposed this combo a few months ago. Ihad the parts but hadnt tried it. The lens vignettes a bit at the corners at f3.5, ok by f4.5. At f9 hyperfocal setting is 6.5 ft to infinity.

Been using it with T400CN,

If the meter dies, so what, the film has so much exposure latitude anyway...

If you want a fully manual camera, the Rollei-35S that rocks a superb 40/2.8 Sonnar. If your choice is an autofocus camera, I do recommend the fantastic Minolta TC-1 (aperture priority,spot meter). Both are razor sharp and I have no complains. The TC-1 is the smallest 35mm camera and its lens is a G-Rokkor 28mm/3.5 Aspherical.

Last trip to Hong Kong, I bought a Minox Leica M replica (DIGITAL). The image downloaded to my computer is just superb. It's better than any film P&S on the market. And it doesn't come any smaller than that.