Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/04/23
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Even though the weather here in the Northeast ( USA) has been horrible - 42 deg. and raining ( my sympathy to those who live in Seattle - that's why they drink so much coffee - days like this make you want to take a nap forever). Anyway I stapped into my local photo emporium - big collection of oddball cameras most of which don't work. Nice people tho' The owner was working and I asked if she had any Leica and out comes a very nice looking MR meter with battery and box - it works and she only wants $50. Next she brought out a IIIF RD which was nice but what made it really nice was the original Red Fuzzy box that it came in, leather case, strap and cable release - all this for $400. It also had a pre -WWII 50/3.5 with lens shade. I told the lady ring it ALL up! If the weekend wasn't complete enough a trip to The Geo. Eastman House to see Salgado's travelling exhibit. Absolutely stunning. The pics for the most part HUGE - 24 x 32 (? if that is a real measurement?) absolutely stunning in their printing. My wifes says - " Now let me understand you correctly dear..... you have an M6 like Mr. Salgado right? yes ..... You have a 35 or 21 ASPH like this man right? yes......... Then what so very wrong with your pictures??? ( I could see this was comming) Anyway just a great time. Ernie