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Subject: RE: [Leica] Re: [Rollei] Capa documentary
From: "bdcolen" <bdcolen@earthlink.net>
Date: Thu, 29 May 2003 14:28:18 -0400

I agree with Jerry - definitely better than the Boston Globe
said...although I could have done without the recreations and "Capa"
voice...What was particular fun was seeing interviews with people such
as HCB, Giles Peres, and a number of Magnum old timers.....

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[mailto:owner-leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us] On Behalf Of Jerry
Lehrer
Sent: Thursday, May 29, 2003 12:19 PM
To: rollei@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us; leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us
Subject: [Leica] Re: [Rollei] Capa documentary


 Phil

I saw the show last night.  Most of the cameras shown in use by Capa
were Contax, though many Rolleis and few Leicas were shown.

It was the story and his photos that interested me, not his gear.

When I was a teenager, he was my idol.  He autographed a picture I took
of him at Oscar Heinemann's shop.  Cigarette in mouth of course!

Jerry

Phil Stiles wrote:

> The Robert Capa documentary was a real treat. I'm not as harsh a 
> critic as the Globe, and I thought it was great. 
> http://www.boston.com/dailyglobe2/148/living/Portrait_of_Capa_is_flawe
> d+.shtml
> Much to my surprise, Rolleis were frequently seen with Capa. In one
shot
> he has three hanging off various straps.  I tuned in late, but counted
> about eight shots of Capa with Rollei, and maybe three with Leica. I
> wish I'd taped the show; catch it if you can.

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