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mfunnell
04-05-2007, 18:17
He's normally a Canon digital guy, but here's his take on a CL, that he put on his website recently:

http://www.prime-junta.net/pont/Reviews/045_Leica_CL/_Leica_CL-The_Volkskamera.html

...Mike
Film dino
04-05-2007, 18:57
Thanks for posting the link.. one line is a gem - "Leicas then and now really only have one problem. Price. "

David
Al Patterson
04-05-2007, 19:11
I think it was a decent piece. Then again, I do like my CL.
BillBingham2
04-05-2007, 19:36
He does pose an interesting question, what would have happened if Leica had driven down the CL road a bit further?

Does make one wonder.

B2 (;->
Way
04-05-2007, 20:51
I've been using my CL an 40 Rokkor a lot more lately and it sure has been enjoyable. I've grown to like that analog meter. Thanks for the link to the article!
vrgard
04-05-2007, 21:09
Another thanks for linking to the article. I really like my CL and even more so now that Sherry Krauter has CLA'd it and installed a new meter. Feels and shoots great now. As much as I like my other cameras, there's just something special about the CL.

-Randy
Film dino
04-05-2007, 21:16
He does pose an interesting question, what would have happened if Leica had driven down the CL road a bit further?

Does make one wonder.

B2 (;->

Indeed...the short base rangefinder is perfectly adequate for wideangles & it's not difficult to see the CL with 24/25 & 28mm framelines. M6 type metering electronics might be made to fit in as well?

david
Ossifan
04-05-2007, 21:40
Where should I have my CL CLA'd? Someplace that can look a the meter, too, please.

Alex
Keith
04-05-2007, 21:43
Great read ... I have a CL that I've never used and I seriously wonder why now. The meter's a bit hit or miss but that's no big deal I guess ... it looks pretty cool with a VCII clipped on to it! :)
Ossifan
04-05-2007, 21:43
Oops, forget it - I see that I should send it to Sherry Krauter.

Thanks!
Way
04-06-2007, 04:59
I was lucky to have bought my CL and 40 Rokkor from Sherry and everything was perfect at the get go. She is the authority on the CL!
JNewell
04-06-2007, 10:54
Same here, and the CL and two lenses have been a treat.


I was lucky to have bought my CL and 40 Rokkor from Sherry and everything was perfect at the get go. She is the authority on the CL!
WoolenMammoth
04-06-2007, 12:59
cl was my first leica, bought it a few months back. with the 40 cron, it fits in the front hand pocket (suprisingly) of my jacket and as a result, I have brought the camera everywhere with me since I bought it. Dont think Ive ever taken this many "free time" photos in my life. Awesome camera. It aint gonna compete with my M3 for portraits, but my M3 is heavy enough to leave at home when I casually skip out. M3 and a CL is a pretty perfect combo.