Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1998/05/22

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Subject: Re: [Leica] Off Topic Curiosity - Alpa vs. Leica
From: inyoung@jps.net
Date: Fri, 22 May 1998 17:35:27

Hi,

 What kind of batteries do you need for Alpa 10D?

Regards,
David


At 08:34 AM 5/22/98 -0700, you wrote:
>I have owned and used nearly all of the Alpa equipment available over the
>years. I became personal friends of the founders and owners, Samuel
>(father/founder), and Benjamin (son and overall manager) Bourgeois. I
>visited them in Switzerland every year for a decade back in the late 60's
>and 70's. Unfortunately, at this time, I don't have the time to elaborate
>on Alpa. Alpa carries a special place in my photographic heart. When I pick
>up my 10D, my mind just takes over and I use it like I never stopped. Even
>though I didn't use any Alpa equipment for 15 years. I owned and used Alpa
>from 1960 to 1976. I still own my favorite, a 10D and 50mm Macro Switar.
>
>Jim
>
>