Re: [Leica]M6 vs F100

["Bill O'Connell" <woc2@earthlink.net>]

Dan,
  My weddings are also limited to good friends and family.  Having used the M6,
the Mamiya 6 and the Hassy (when I had it).  I also find that as the eyes weaken
and the JD Manhattens flow - nothing beats AF.  I suspect even the die hards
have a hard time as the evening progresses.
  I agree completely about the proper tool to assist in doing the job.  Standing
around in one's tweeds, puffing a pipe, and harumphing about how you would
rather not have the shot then use some other camera is not my method.  I guess I
don't care if thats their choice but don't understand imposing it on others.
Bill

Dan Post wrote:

> Bill-
> I just finished shooting my niece's wedding. She prevailed upon me to do
> hers, after a hiatus of about 17 years, and my old eyes were straining to
> focus the Hassy in the low light! I can see where the use of AF and SLRs
> make absolutely good sense for some 'bread and butter' photographer where
> you must get the image....regardless of what equipment it takes!  The MTF be
> damned if it is reasonably sharp and the prints satisfy the customer!
> I used the Leica- and SL and a IIIf for candids during the weekend
> festivities, and they were wonderful, but then again, I don't build tables,
> or mend the roof using shovels and rakes- different tools for different
> jobs!
> For my old eyes- a Leica with even an AF module that lit an LED to confirm
> focus would be a much better improvement for me than a fancy metering
> circuit.... But then again, that is my particular taste, and desire.
> If you get the shots you want, and they look reasonably good- and make you
> look competent, use what ever tools does the job. Saying the M6 or the IIIg
> are the ultimate scares me! I figure that the person saying this may try to
> fix their car or mend a fence with their camera!
> Dan