Leica Minilux Zoom Date Back 35mm Camera

Customer Reviews:

An amazing machine........2001-09-09

after much thought, I chose this camera above other more complicated SLRs so that my husband would feel comfortable using it. As an amature photographer, this is my first "point and shoot" camera and I couldn't be happier. You can have the confidence of the best optics available with this camera- I would use it in an art class in a second. The options are extensive and actually allow for a lot of control. I am thinking of getting the seperate flash unit to eliminate red-eye, though (it has the red-eye reducer but those rarely work in all situations). Buy with confidence and enjoy fine photos for the rest of your life! Such a good idea if you're used to good cameras and have children, who generally don't wait for their parents' focusing efforts with old-time SLRs (and their failing eyesight). Also, it's practically an heirloom. You'll get a kick out of envious photo-finish store staff peoples' comments as an added bonus.

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Expensive but well worth it...
IT IS THE LENS!!
Superp
Terrific Quality Compact

Leica Minilux Zoom 35mm Camera

Manufacturer: Leica
ProductGroup: Photography
Binding: Electronics

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Product Features:

Quality 35mm zoom compact camera with high-grade titanium body
High-speed Leica Vario-Elmar 35-70mm zoom lens (f/3.5 to f/6.5)
Fully automatic controls with additional manual settings
Hot shoe for optional add-on flash unit, plus built-in flash
Chosen Europe's Compact Camera of the Year 1998/99 by European Imaging and Sound Association (EISA)

ASIN: B00004U0D9

Product Description

You like to take uncomplicated snapshots and you like to be able to vary the cropping of your picture, but you also expect excellent performance from the optics on your camera? Then you should select the LEICA minilux zoom with the high-grade titanium body and the classic styling. The performance of the fast zoom lens sets standards for compact cameras.With the LEICA minilux zoom you can make brilliant snapshots quicker than ever before. The popular 35 to 70 mm range of focal lengths gives it the flexibility to master any situation. Portraits, street scenes or landscape photographs - a brief touch with the finger, and presto, you have exactly the right cropping for your picture.

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The Leica Minilux Zoom offers the fastest zoom lens ever put on a compact Leica--the Vario-Elmar 35-70mm zoom lens. Housed in a body of high-grade titanium, this is one of the most versatile and deluxe compact 35mm cameras ever made. Another feature that makes the Minilux Zoom stand out is a hot shoe mount for the Leica CF flash unit (sold separately) in addition to the built-in flash. This allows you to reduce red-eye and light up objects from a greater distance.

The Minilux Zoom also offers an active infrared autofocus or manual focusing from about 28 inches to infinity. The exposure metering system is center-weighted for extremely accurate exposures. Other outstanding features include a self-timer with 10-second countdown indicated by a flashing red light, tripod thread, data back for date imprinting, and an exposure value memory function which allows you to calculate your exposure from an object that is not in the center of your picture frame. The Minilux Zoom also has a number of exposure and focus settings that allow for a great deal of creative control. It can even be set to start out on your preferred mode every time you turn on the camera.

About Leica
Seventy-five years ago, the first Leica camera was introduced to the public at the 1925 Leipzig Spring Fair. At the time, it was by far the most innovative 35mm camera ever produced (as well as one of the very first). Since then, no camera in the world has been more widely acclaimed for continuously meeting the highest standards of excellence in both optical precision and design quality. Notably, many internationally acclaimed photographers such as Henri Cartier-Bresson and Sebastião Salgado have used Leica cameras throughout their careers. We think you'll find that Leica compact cameras maintain the same integrity as the M and R models used by the pros, but at more affordable prices. The lenses in all Leica 35mm cameras are still designed by the Leica optical department in Solms, Germany. Every compact camera is also tested for quality in Germany before being released. When you choose Leica, you are buying into one of the great traditions in the history of photography.

Customer Reviews:

Expensive but well worth it..........2002-02-05

I'm going to make it very simple. Leica when it comes to cameras is like a Land Rover when it comes to jeeps. Of course you can buy a Cherokee or a Chevy Blazer but if you want reliability, quality and durability you would go for Land Rover. Same goes for Leica... If you are looking for strong, sharp, durable piece of equipment that will not fail you and has possibilities of being expanded, Minilux Zoom is the way to go. You have to realize before purchase that this camera has a relatively short zoom by industry standard (only 2x). Lens is not as fast aperture wise as original Minilux. But the quality of optics and output is superior to many cameras and comparable only to Contax T series. This camera is not for everyone due to the price and some features that are fairly limited for regular/average user. On the other hand for a pro, serious amateur or journalist Minilux Zoom offers features (manual focusing, exposure compensation and full flash control) that they would truly appreciate. Having control over their exposure in such a small package without compromising the image quality is quite rare to get. Anyone who had to drag/carry his/her SLR (single lens reflex) cameras will understand and cherish the value of this piece. Also in order to fully benefit from this camera a basic knowledge and understanding of photography principles is very helpful. Also additional possibilities such as mounting extra flash, bulb mode and cable release makes it an all around camera as well.

IT IS THE LENS!!.......2001-07-30

I have owned both the Minilux and the Minilux Zoom ; I have since resold the Minilux Zoom. The lens is simply too slow compared with the less expensive Minilux which uses a fast (bright) 40mm lens which is much closer to what the eye sees (50mm).I worked for the National Film Board of Canada,I have used many cameras but when I travel I bring only the Minilux because it takes incredible pictures even in the worst low light conditions and even without the flash; I use inside churches and museums with the flash turned off. A zoom this size is simply too slow to be useful, 3 steps forward or three steps back will produce the same result with the Minilux and you will be able to take incredible pictures in those low light conditions. Save your money, buy the Minilux. It's the lens that counts.

Superp.......2001-02-16

Yes, it is an excellemt one . buT gotta learn and experiience how to use it for better result eg. yr hand must be quite steady when shoot. But the result is more than I can say! If money is no object , should get one.

Terrific Quality Compact.......2001-01-04

The only realistic competition for the Leica Minilux zoom is the Contax. For a bit more money, that has an equal or better lens and is smaller. But, it also fits hands and fingers less well and has somewhat more complex mechanics (since Contax decided to add an automatic lens cover--convenient, but a likely maintenance problem). The Leica Minilux gives one the confidence of quality construction and an attractive, slightly retro, design.

Leica Minilux Zoom 35mm Point & Shoot AF Camera with 35-70 zoom lens - USA

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Leica Minilux Zoom 35mm Point & Shoot AF Camera with 35-70 zoom lens - USA

Manufacturer: Leica
ProductGroup: Photography
Binding: Electronics

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Product Features:

powerful LEICA VARIO-ELMAR f/3.5-6.5/35-70mm
all the automatic controls, from autofocus to automatic rewinding
additional, manual settings for the realisation of individual compositions
option of storing preferred functions permanently in order to support the personal manner of operation
optional add-on flash unit LEICA CF

ASIN: B0000AGAU5

Product Description

You like to take uncomplicated snapshots and you like to be able to vary the cropping of your picture, but you also expect ecellent performance from the optics on your camera? Then you should select the LEICA minilux zoom with the high-grade titanium body and the classic styling. The performance of the fast zoom lens sets standards for compact cameras.With the LEICA minilux zoom you can make brillant snapshots quicker than ever before. The popular 35 to 70 mm range of focal lengths gives it the felxibility to master any situation. Portraits, street scenes or landscape photographs - a brief touch with the finger, and presto, you have exactly the right cropping for your picture.

LEICA CAMERA Minilux Zoom Compact 35mm Camera with Zoom Lens

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LEICA CAMERA Minilux Zoom Compact 35mm Camera with Zoom Lens

Manufacturer: Leica
ProductGroup: Photography
Binding: Electronics

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ASIN: B00006J06T

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The RCA RP-7989 with its portable CD player is a great choice no matter where you decide to use it. With a digital AM/FM tuner, a cassette deck and a top-load CD, you can play your tapes, CDs or listen to your favorite radio stations. It's all up to you. Use the convenient headphone jack for private listening if you'd like! Simple things are easy to live with!

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RCA's RP7989 portable stereo features a digital CD player, cassette deck, AM/FM tuner, and a remote control. This stereo has two full-range 4-inch speakers and a bass boost switch. Programming functions include 20 station presets (10 AM and 10 FM) and 20-track CD memory. The six-digit LCD screen displays tuner and CD status. With automatic stop and automatic recording level control, the cassette deck can record directly from the CD or the tuner. The remote control provides ready access to CD, tuner, and volume functions including bass boost and mute. Convenience features include a headphone socket, one-touch recording, cassette carry door with cushion eject, and continuous play. AC/DC operation permits use of either batteries or AC power with the detachable AC power cord. This stereo comes with a 1-year limited warranty.

Customer Reviews:

Great radio.......2006-07-24

This is an excellent stereo CD player and radio, in one box, for a great price. The batteries last a reasonably long time, and the unit also comes with an electrical connection to use when outlets are available.

It's an especially solid device for teens, who can sometimes be rough on their possessions.

It's too bad that the product is no longer available.

Good sound..........2000-07-11

This RCA stereo may have a small prrice but it is mighty in its performance. The bass and the treble sounds are very distinct and the balance is excellent. The controls are simple to use and the unit is user friendly. RCA will always be a good name in consumer electronics and this piece is no different. Plus the remote control offers the ease of using and operating it from multiple locations.

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If you're like most mobile users, you are probably starting to feel the squeeze from your portable's hard drive. Too many applications, games and multimedia files are filling your hard drive to capacity. The solution is a Simple Technology removable hard drive upgrade. Now you can have gigabytes of high speed storage for all your files. And still have plenty of room to grow in the future. This hard disc drive is designed for Apple iBook 300Mhz (M7619LL/A); iBook 300MHz (M7707LL/A); PowerBook 1400c/117, 1400c/133; PowerBook 1400c/166; PowerBook 3400c/180, 180CD, 200, 240; PowerBook G3 (250 MHz); Powerbook G3 Lombard 333 (M7304LL/A); Bronze Key PowerBook G3 Lombard 400 (M7308LL/A); Bronze Key PowerBook G3 WallStreet 233 (M7109LL/A); Powerbook G3 Wallstreet 266 (M7110LL/A); Powerbook G3 Wallstreet 300 (M7111LL/A); Powerbook G3 Wallstreet 300 (M7310LL/A).

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Powerware offers a full line of uninterruptible power systems (UPS), power management software and world class service. Powerware's innovative, end-to-end power protection and management solutions are used in networking, PC, financial, medical, industrial, voice and data communications, military and aerospace applications - wherever continuous power is essential to daily operations. Today, Powerware takes its place beside software and hardware because ensuring reliable power is as crucial as the technology it serves.The Powerware 5115 features Advanced Battery Management, which doubles battery service life. Buck and Boost voltage regulation corrects incoming voltage fluctuations, while pure sine wave output delivers smooth continuous power. Thanks to enhanced battery recharge time, the UPS quickly prepares for the next power outage. A network transient protector isolates equipment from "back door" power surges traveling through network and phone lines, while hot-swappable batteries simplify service and extend service life of UPS. The Powerware 5115 comes bundled with power management software to ensure data integrity.

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Affordable performance! Simmons' Red Line binoculars have porro prism design and coated optics for quality images. Red Lines feature an attractive black rubber finish with red detailing and include a case and neck strap.

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Thomson provides a wide range of video technologies, products and services to consumers and professionals in the entertainment and media industries. Offering an array of state-of-the-art digital products and services, Thomson adds value to hundreds of millions of consumers around the world every year.

Customer Reviews:

Very Basic but Good VCR.......2001-07-01

This is a very basic no-frills VCR but it plays pictures back very good. At this price you can't beat it. If you have old tapes that were recorded in the LP (4 hour mode) you will find that all RCA VCRs play tapes back recorded at this speed better than any other manufacturers' units. RCA was the last manufacturer to offer LP recording capability before all manufacturers discontinued to offer it.

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Polaroid One Step Express Instant 600 Camera, Hunter Green

Manufacturer: Polaroid
ProductGroup: Photography
Binding: Electronics

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Product Features:

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Customer Reviews:

I paid but never received this item -- BEWARE!!!!.......2005-04-08

I placed my order on March 7 and I am still waiting for it to arrive.

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