Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1997/10/13
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Roger Beamon wrote: <<<<Ah, you finally lit the light bulb. I finally understand your greater, than most, reliance on the motors.>>>> <<<<Did you lose sight in your right eye during your life or were you born without it?>>>>> Hi Roger, It developed during my youth and gradually deteriorated as I grew older. There is some vision, but basically I'm considered blind in the right eye. And yes for me I have always been frustrated with my M cameras of whichever model, as I have to take the camera away from my eye to re-cock and advance. And I have yet to use a winder or find one that works "quietly" or efficiently on the M6. Maybe some day. :) Although it is a hindrance while using cameras, M or R. It is an asset, as I "see" differently than the unfortunate folks with two perfect eyes!:) I've learned to see in a different plane if you like, with elements fitting together as photographs and composition, in many cases without me even thinking about it. They are just there and I shoot! Many think it is a handicap, but I consider it the one element that sorts my work out from others with perfect eye sight or certainly the ability to use both eyes. ted