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Subject: Re: [Leica] (OT) Billinghams in London; Leica script
From: "Nathan Wajsman (private)" <nathanw@bluewin.ch>
Date: Wed, 14 May 2003 07:10:30 +0200
References: <BAE751B0.F4E5%simon@sclamb.com>

That's fine Simon--a good overview for others. I have been to all the 
shops you mention, and RG Lewis is my favourite. I have bought my M7 and 
my Voigtlander 21mm there.

Cheers,
Nathan

Simon Lamb wrote:
> Nathan
> 
> Forget that message.  I got confused.  It might help Alan if he reads it
> though.
> 
> Simon
> 
> On 14/5/03 1:05 am, "Simon Lamb" <simon@sclamb.com> wrote:
> 
> 
>>Nathan
>>
>>Cameraworld used to be a Leica and Contax dealer but they didn't get much
>>trade so they stopped to concentrate on the lower end Nikons, Canons and P&S
>>cameras.
>>
>>You may know the following but just in case:
>>
>>Richard Caplan is well worth a visit for new and used Leica, Contax and
>>other goodies.  Pied Bull Yard is also worth a visit.  You have The Classic
>>Camera with just about everything Leica make in stock,  Jessops
>>Photographica for older and vintage cameras (always a good stock of
>>Rolleiflexes) and York Cameras for Nikon and Canon.
>>
>>One last shop worth a browse is RG Lewis in Holborn.  A long time Leica
>>dealer, a Contax dealer and lots of second hand equipment.  Len is the main
>>Leica man and a nice chap as well.
>>
>>Have a good trip.
>>
>>Simon
>>
>>On 13/5/03 11:28 pm, "Nathan Wajsman (private)" <nathanw@bluewin.ch> wrote:
>>
>>
>>>Simon,
>>>
>>>I was just responding to Alan's question, I am a Domke user myself. Is
>>>Cameraworld worth visiting otherwise? I am in London Monday night and I
>>>am always looking for an excuse to visit camera stores (and bookshops).
>>>
>>>Nathan
>>>
>>>Simon Lamb wrote:
>>>
>>>>Nathan
>>>>
>>>>Cameraworld on Wells Street also do a large range of Billingham bags.  And
>>>>if you want the really big 555, mine is for sale!
>>>>
>>>>Simon
>>>>
>>>>On 13/5/03 10:56 pm, "Nathan Wajsman (private)" <nathanw@bluewin.ch> wrote:
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>>Alan,
>>>>>
>>>>>Try RG Lewis, Southampton Row, near Holborn Tube station. Excellent
>>>>>Leica dealer, and I believe he does Billingham too.
>>>>>
>>>>>Nathan
>>>>>
>>>>>Alan Weinschel wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>>1.I am heading to London in 2 weeks, and I have been looking at
>>>>>>Billingham bags here in the US; They are much less expensive in
>>>>>>England. Anyone have a recommendation for a place with good selection
>>>>>>in London? We're staying in central London.  Thanks.
>>>>>>
>>>>>>2. I read withamusement the debate over the script "Leica" on the MPs.
>>>>>>Do the ones with the script int he middle of the top plate make better
>>>>>>photos? 8-) 
>>>>>
> 
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