WAJDA PHOTO - Gear Talk: Leica Mini 35mm Point and Shoot Camera
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- Опубликовано: 18 сен 2024
- WAJDA PHOTO - Gear Talk: Leica Mini 35mm Point and Shoot Camera
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Kenneth, I just got back from a Goodwill bargain thrift store, because someone suggested I go to look for cheap cameras. The only one I could find was a Leica Mini II with case and battery, for 43 cents. I couldn't believe it. And it appears to work. I can't wait to process a roll through it.
Sweet!
what a great camera no? i enjoy mine so much
FYI: There was a special model of the Leica Mini: The Olympic one. In 1992 every German participant in the Barcelona Olympics was given a Leica Mini with engraved rings, so only 600-700 units were manufactured in this way. These are rare to find actually. Finally, the prices have skyrocketed for Minis II: While in 2005 it was easy to find one for 40-50 Euros second-hand, they are now available second-hand for about 250 Euros in Germany. Almost no other Leica product has experienced such an increment in price.
Sweet.
Interesting. What do you think about the APS (Advanced Photo System) film format?
I don't like the film cartridges and I develop my own bw film, so not for me. Some of the cameras look good. But I haven't been a user so not a fan.
I own one of these cameras. It’s a Leica in name only. I’m guessing it was built either by Minolta, or Panasonic’s ultimate parent. The plastic body construction should have made Leica executives cringe. There are more fun cameras out there for a lot less than that extra money you pay for that red logo with the Leica name on it.
The lens however is an elmar 3.5cm lens which the minoltas and panasonics dont have.
Daniel it’s still an f/3.5.
I'd be interested to run a roll through it.
I thought you already have
No. Just picked it up. Probably flip.
You can probably sell the case alone for $30.
Really! Good to know.