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RE good buy or not

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kosmoskatten

I have my eyes on a second hand R-E for a seemingly good price and in reasonable condition. I only have one R lens, the Leica 60, and I'd like to find a decent body for it. Is this a good "cheap" buy. Any quirks with the camera? Is it an improvement over the R4 (which has a murky viewfinder and questionable build quality/reliability) or is it pretty much the same?

The camera is in England and I am in Sweden so I cannot judge for myself though the dealer is trustworthy. I'd hate to haggle with sending back stuff so I'd like some input before I order.

I was hoping for a decent viewfinder as I sometimes wear glasses but most often not.
I have been spoilt by having Contax RX and RTSII/III's but I assume I cannot expect that bright a viewfinder on the R-E.

Thanks, Henrik
 
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rob_de_korte

Hi Henrik.

The R-E is what they call a "economic " version of the R5.
The functions you realy need are on it and it is a very solide camera.
A friend of mine has one and is very satisfied with it,the camera feels very solide.
What is the price they asked for?
 
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kosmoskatten

Hi Rob, thanks for the input!

They are asking £275 which seems fair.

I have no need for a lot of "functions" so it seems like the right kind of camera for me. If I was more into Leica R I'd probably try to find a R6.2 but for the casual shooting I'll do with the 60mm I believe the R-E will be fine. Have you any idea on the viewfinder? Brighter than the R4 (which I hope it is)?

Anyone?


Cheers Rob, Henke
 
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