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Re: [OM] the Leica CL

Subject: Re: [OM] the Leica CL
From: Wijsmuller.VanderBel@xxxxxx
Date: Sun, 11 Oct 1998 22:38:05 +0200
William Sommerwerck wrote:
> 
> The CL was distinctive on two counts. First, it had interchangeable
> lenses. This made it attractive to people who wanted a small, versatile
> RF camera but couldn't afford an M Leica.
> 
> Second, it was the first Leica RF with a behind-the-lens meter. (I
> _think_... Someone correct me if I'm wrong. But I don't think the M5 had
> shown up at that point.) The meter was literally behind the lens, on a
> little arm. It took a spot reading of the central area of the scene. You
> had to make sure you didn't accidentally point the camera at the Sun for
> an extended period.
> 
> Was the CL a "good" camera -- well-designed and sturdy, with good
> lenses? I don't know. Is it worth $1000 used? I don't know. But it was
> definitely _not_ a cheap P&S camera.

And let's not forget that the Minolta CLE (not sure about the Leica) 
has OTF! In fact, for any Olympus adict wanting to use Leica M 
lenses the CLE must be the way to go... ;-).

Frank Wijsmuller.


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