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    Minilux..good or is there better?

    in Leica and Rangefinders

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    I just returned my Contax T3 (Black).

     

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    The pictures are sharp! The many features are great. This is a good

    looking camera.

     

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    Why return?

     

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    The camera is too small, and the lens at 35mm is too small...for me.

     

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    I missed many picture opportunities because I had to fiddle with the

    buttons.

     

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    I needed simple. I think the minilux with all it's faults might be

    the better bet.

     

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    Or better yet, a Rollie AFM 35 (Fuji Klasse in Japan) is on top of my

    list concerning simplicity.

     

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    The Contax T3 is wonderful, don't get me wrong.

    When I was shooting with the T3 I was always conscious about the

    fragile titanium body. Let's face it, it scratches easily and dents

    just as fast. Just like steel.

     

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    Don't think I'm telling the truth...Look at Ebay once in a while and

    you will see cosmetic damaged Titanium cameras now and then.

     

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    Now the Minilux is also of the same metal, but I don't feel like I

    have to baby it now that you can get one for about $599 and under.

     

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    Rollie AFM as of this writing is also running at $599.

     

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    Take care everyone!

     

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    Greg

    Which Pocket Camera for the Leica M Photographers?

    in Leica and Rangefinders

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    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.

    Contax T3 or Rollei AFM35

    in Leica and Rangefinders

    Posted

    I was comparing the Contax T3 and The Rollei AFM35.(Klasse in Japan)

    I like the idea of a three shot bracketing that the Rollie AFM35

    is capable of doing.

    Let's face it, both lenses are great!

    Pop Photo in there March 2002 issue give the Rollie AFM lens a better

    rating in resolution over the Contax T3.

    I like the 38mm lens of the Rollei AFM35 over the 35mm of the Contax

    T3.

    The truth is, the Contax T3 is a well built machine.

    The Rollei is a magnesium aluminum that covers a plastic interior,

    although there are metal rollers, plate, and rails in the Rollei.

    Im not too keen on small size cameras.

    I enjoy exposure lock. The T3 has this feature and to my knowledge

    the Rollie AFM35 does not have it.

    Im at a cross road. What do you think?

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