Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1998/04/23
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]An M6 is so unusual in that it does not look or function like the kind of camera people expect these days. Case in point: Today, I went on assignment to photograph a Mandala, which is a sand pattern of religious significance created by Tibetan Buddhist monks. For a better idea of what one looks like, you should see Martin Scorsese's last film, "Kundun," which is a truly wonderful film. I received permission from the head monk to take only a few photos (without flash), as its creation is a religious event in itself. I knelt down with my M6 and 50 Summilux and snapped a few photos off and put the camera away. The monk then asked me why I hadn't taken any photos. That speaks volumes about the how low-key and unobtrusive the camera is.