[Leica] OT-DigiCamera wish list

[mstoesz at wyoming.com (Mike Stoesz)]

Pocketability if the key for me.  I like to carry the Contax T-2 in my sport 
coat inside pocket.  Yes, I can do without the high ISO if the lens is fast 
and sharp and distortion free.  I love my T-2 and now use it mostly with TX 
or HP5 and sometimes Delta 3200.  My C-41 processor, in my lab, is slowly 
being phased out due to not enough film to keep it running properly.  
Conventional process of B&W is not a problem, and I have over 50 years of 
practice. 

I have tried to carry various Leicas in jacket pockets and the best I have 
found was a 1934 Leica Standard with 50 Elmar. 

A digital Contax T-2 or T-3 would be ideal. 

Regards

Mike


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Date: Thu, 16 Oct 2008 08:38:46 -0500
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The Leica M8 fits except for usable 1600, ISO on the Menu and pocketability.

Pocketability is over-rated, IMO.  I seem to get by nicely with the M8 in
most circumstances.   The fast lenses make up for the pretty much real
limits of 640 ISO.  The higher two ISO's can be used, but you need a good
bit of light or they'll go noisy.