Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2001/04/16

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Subject: RE: [Leica] RE: Medium format camera for a Leica user?
From: "Tim Atherton" <tim@KairosPhoto.com>
Date: Mon, 16 Apr 2001 10:30:06 -0600

How much for the mamiya kit Rob?

Tim A

> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us
> [mailto:owner-leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us]On Behalf Of Rob
> Schneider/Laura Tully
> Sent: April 16, 2001 7:25 AM
> To: Leica-Users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us
> Subject: [Leica] RE: Medium format camera for a Leica user?
> 
> 
> Pete Su wrote:
> 
> > I use a Mamiya 6. Most with Tri-X or some other relatively fast film.
> >
> > In good light, it handles very well hand held. In dim light, 
> it's OK on a
> > tripod, but not perfect.
> >
> > Handheld, these things handle as nicely as a Leica, IMHO. And, 
> no verticals!
> >
> Pete is right.  The Mamiya 6 is a fantastic, very Leica-like medium
> format camera.  Everyone should own one -- if they just weren't so
> darn hard to find in superb condition.
> 
> Fortunately for the frustrated I happen to have a Mamiya 6MF w/75mm
> f/3.5 lens, in immaculate condition, for sale.
> 
> ;-)
> 
> Drop me a line off list.
> 
> Rob Schneider
> 
>