Doc Henry Posted April 27, 2016 Share #41 Posted April 27, 2016 (edited) Advertisement (gone after registration) Thanks Mark to think of us. Why a compact (295 g for a Contax T2) , when you can have a M RF for 545g M1 or M4 or M4P (difference 145g) also discreet , with a light Leica lens ? if is a weight problem.A M ranks right in the pocket of my jacket Best Henry Edited April 27, 2016 by Doc Henry 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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wattsy Posted April 27, 2016 Share #42 Posted April 27, 2016 (edited) Why a compact (295 g for a Contax T2) , when you can have a M RF for 545g M1 or M4 or M4P (difference 145g) also discreet , with a light Leica lens ? if is a weight problem. A M ranks right in the pocket of my jacket Not really comparable IMO Henry. Once you add a lens, the M is a considerably heavier and significantly larger camera than a P&S compact like the T2 or T3. I haven't owned a compact camera for many years, and wouldn't swap my M cameras for one now, but I wouldn't consider my film M + 35/F2 combination as any kind of "pocket" camera (even coat pocket ). Edited April 27, 2016 by wattsy 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkP Posted April 27, 2016 Author Share #43 Posted April 27, 2016 (edited) Henry, there is no contest when comparing the weight, size, and portability of a Contax T3 with any Leica M film camera with any 35mm lens. Furthermore the Contax T lenses are of outstanding quality. That doesn't make it better, just different. Anyhow, they all use the same 35mm film, don't they? Mark Edited April 27, 2016 by MarkP Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonnyboy Posted April 28, 2016 Share #44 Posted April 28, 2016 The reason why I got a P&S is actually not for the weight... I don't mind carrying my M everywhere I go... but for my everyday 'mondanity' (and I mean my journey to go to work everyday) I thought I would give a go to something a bit more simpler...something I can handle in one hand: switch on, grab the shot, back in the pocket...without needs of focusing etc. Don't get me wrong, I doubt the Contax will replace my M...someday I just don't want to be the guy with the camera strapped around the neck, I just want to be in the crowd with a camera in my pocket camera arrived yesterday I loaded the first film. Excited to see the results! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkP Posted April 28, 2016 Author Share #45 Posted April 28, 2016 The reason why I got a P&S is actually not for the weight... I don't mind carrying my M everywhere I go... but for my everyday 'mondanity' (and I mean my journey to go to work everyday) I thought I would give a go to something a bit more simpler...something I can handle in one hand: switch on, grab the shot, back in the pocket...without needs of focusing etc. Don't get me wrong, I doubt the Contax will replace my M...someday I just don't want to be the guy with the camera strapped around the neck, I just want to be in the crowd with a camera in my pocket camera arrived yesterday I loaded the first film. Excited to see the results! Agreed. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Henry Posted April 28, 2016 Share #46 Posted April 28, 2016 (edited) Not really comparable IMO Henry. Once you add a lens, the M is a considerably heavier and significantly larger camera than a P&S compact like the T2 or T3. I haven't owned a compact camera for many years, and wouldn't swap my M cameras for one now, but I wouldn't consider my film M + 35/F2 combination as any kind of "pocket" camera (even coat pocket ). Not really comparable IMO Henry. Once you add a lens, the M is a considerably heavier and significantly larger camera than a P&S compact like the T2 or T3. I haven't owned a compact camera for many years, and wouldn't swap my M cameras for one now, but I wouldn't consider my film M + 35/F2 combination as any kind of "pocket" camera (even coat pocket ). I understand now your point of view Ian and Mark I just see one Leica CL on ebay for 300 Euros less expensive than M Go for a compact Best Henry Edited April 28, 2016 by Doc Henry Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkP Posted April 28, 2016 Author Share #47 Posted April 28, 2016 (edited) Advertisement (gone after registration) Apart from the M7 I also have a Leica CL. Lovely little camera when fitted with a 2.0/40 Summicron-C. But it still isn't the same as Contax T2 or T3. You won't convince us otherwise but feel free to keep trying ;-) Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Edited April 28, 2016 by MarkP 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/239365-choice-of-high-quality-film-compacts/?do=findComment&comment=3034980'>More sharing options...
honcho Posted April 28, 2016 Share #48 Posted April 28, 2016 Compact film camera? You want one of these..... (try Ebay before Neil sees this post and buys them all ): Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/239365-choice-of-high-quality-film-compacts/?do=findComment&comment=3035009'>More sharing options...
jonnyboy Posted May 21, 2016 Share #49 Posted May 21, 2016 Rainy saturday today in the city, I've had some spare time and I developed the first rolls of Rollei Retro 400s shot with the Contax T2. WOW!!! First time using this film and first time shooting with the Contax, what a gem! The details of the lens blown me away! Attached one of my favorite shot...highlights are hot but I think I messed up with the scanner?? Will try to rescan it because it looks good on the negative :S Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Quote Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/239365-choice-of-high-quality-film-compacts/?do=findComment&comment=3048863'>More sharing options...
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