RE: [Leica] Apples and Oranges

[Walter S Delesandri <walt@jove.acs.unt.edu>]

I, for a sample of one, use Leica for 90% of my photography, 
and that's thousands of rolls over 25 years.  I also use 
Nikon, and have a medium format (never use) and a 4x5 (use for 
some things).  Most journalists, however CAN do only with 
Leica RFDR, exc sports, and those guys have equipment unique to 
them.  I prefer a couple leicas and a Nikon for extreme 
close up or 200-300mm.  With this combination, all in a 
regular Domke, I can earn a living.

Walt
On Thu, 31
Dec 1998, Kotsinadelis, Peter (Peter) wrote:

> Thanks Dan,
> 
> This is a very interesting group.  If I comment positively about the quality
> of Leica cameras or lenses I get chastised unless I can scientifically
> detail what I mean.  If I comment about why Autofocus is necessary in this
> day and age, I get back a bunch of "old man talk" about how Leica is still
> the better choice because the lenses are so good.  Jeeezz...I can't win
> here.  I wonder if people on the LUG really shot pictures or just hug their
> Ms and Rs each day.  For the snapshot taker, I guess the M would be much
> better than say a P&S.  But for the working photog, it is only one piece in
> the arsenal.  You still need more tool to build the house and clientele.
> 
> Peter K
> 
> > ----------
> > From: 	Dan Post[SMTP:dwpost@email.msn.com]
> > Reply To: 	leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us
> > Sent: 	Wednesday, December 30, 1998 11:11 AM
> > To: 	leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us
> > Subject: 	Re: [Leica] Apples and Oranges
> > 
> > Peter-
> > Of course you know that you'll no doubt be flamed, but this very thing was
> > something Bob Bedwell and I discussed earlier this week. For many people,
> > not just action photographers, but people with failing eyesight and other
> > physical restraints, AF is a godsend.
> > Someone had said that when the only tool you have is a hammer, all
> > problems
> > start to look like nails... well, I agree that there are many photographic
> > problems out there, and one single solution, i.e. Leica, cannot solve them
> > all.
> > I can remember taking shots of  the football games in highschool with an
> > old
> > Rollei TLR- I can appreciate the modern fast focusing cameras for their
> > ability to be there when it happens, and I can also appreciate the
> > leisurely
> > pace of the old Leica LTM cameras for their qualities.... Rest assured,
> > Peter, you aren't alone in the way you think!
> > ( Personally- I think if Leica is smart, they'll have an R9, AND an AFR-1
> > !)
> > Best of both worlds :)
> > Dan
> > dwpost@msn.com
> > 
> > 
>