steve6 Posted February 10, 2002 Share Posted February 10, 2002 Is it time for Leica to make a decent compact? I don't no what the results are like from the "cheap" ones but they seem so plasticy and lightweight. I understand the minilux(not zoom) gives good results but the viewfinder is awful,like looking down a long tunel! Howabout a minilux 2 with a more useful 35mm f2,decent v.f.and manual control.Any thoghts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve6 Posted February 10, 2002 Author Share Posted February 10, 2002 Sorry about the spelling before anyone picks me up on it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparkie Posted February 10, 2002 Share Posted February 10, 2002 I know the Minilux Zoom may not be as sharp as the prime lens Minilux but it still produces GREAT IMAGES! I have both of them and I think the zoom is highly under-regarded. As one of its best features is to zoom it to 70mm and you get a highly portable short-telephoto lens outfit producing stunning shallow DOF shots. <p> Steve, in response to your questions, and it has been discussed before in previous threads; I think the answer is yes. They could do with a II minilux with a faster shutter speed. And faster/instant shutter release. Thats my 2 cents worth. Cheers, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alfie wang Posted February 10, 2002 Share Posted February 10, 2002 Yes, it's time for a new Minilux. Faster shutter speeds up to 1/2000 and a faster lens down to f1.5 if possible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott_evans3 Posted February 10, 2002 Share Posted February 10, 2002 Have you look at the Contax T3 in black. My friend loves his. He used to have a minilux but is vary happy now with his T3. Just wondering. scott ;0) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom_tong Posted February 11, 2002 Share Posted February 11, 2002 I have just bought a new Contax T3. Everything is fine but one thing bothers me - it scratch the negative from the 25th exposure onwards. Does anyone here has any similar experience and what you have done to solve the problem? Anyway I am also waiting for a new version of the Minilux to try out, it should be coooool. Regards, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david_killick Posted February 13, 2002 Share Posted February 13, 2002 Every time I see a Minilux posting I breathe a deep sigh - of exasperation. My Minilux gave up the ghost with a completely out-of-the-blue EO2 electronic meltdown which necessitates a new shuter costing USD150. So I'm sticking to rangefinders and SLRs, thank you very much! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg_more Posted February 9, 2003 Share Posted February 9, 2003 I'd like to see a ruggedized Minilux for use in adverse conditions like boating or at the beach. BTW, I own both the Minilux and Minilux zoom and like them both. The Minilux for its aperture control and lens speed. The MLZ for its CF flash (nice fill flash) and zoom lens. The MLZ has produced pictures printed in glossy charity programs that were obviously sharper than pictures taken by a pro/semi-pro using a Nikon SLR (I don't know what lens). The 70mm end of the zoom is a nice portrait lens, especially wide open at f6.5. (No, you can't control the aperture except by controlling available light and film speed.) The 40mm is less flattering for portraits but a great lens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troll Posted February 9, 2003 Share Posted February 9, 2003 I almost hate to give away a secret, but Leica's AF-C1 (rebadged Minolta Tele-Freedom) is an almost perfect P&S street camera. It is extremely light (10 oz.) with superb ergonomics, excellent viewfinder, 40mm f:2.8 4/4 element lens which is quite sharp and fast enough for most needs, plus a built-in 2x telextender giving 80mm f:5.6 (at the push of a button, with 1:1 viewing). Built-in off/on/auto flash. The drawbacks are that there are no manual settings, and service is only at Peachtree, who bought the parts inventory from Leica. Under $150 (Leica), or Minolta about $25. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al_kaplan1 Posted February 9, 2003 Share Posted February 9, 2003 Or a new CL! The thinking photographers' compact! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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