Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2004/12/27

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Subject: [Leica] Best camera/lens choice
From: jkoplen at mindspring.com (Julian Koplen)
Date: Mon Dec 27 15:06:53 2004
References: <02ac01c4ec55$aa873720$6401a8c0@ccapr.com>

B. D.,

I understand the semi-minimalist advice, although psychologically (perhaps
psychopathologically), it's hard not to have other lenses.  I have one M6
and two R cameras, with 35, 50, and 90 in each, plus a few of the more
exotic lengths for R.  I am contemplating a used M6 classic purchase, having
nothing to do with my tour plans.

In your message, are you favoring R over M with the 35 and 90, or just
making the sensible point that I don't have to travel with an overkill of
lens assortments, be it M or R?

Actually, my initial dilemma was based on the guess that I might want more
than one focal length while shooting.  Therefore, use the heavier R with a
35-70 zoom that I would have to buy, or two lighter M's with a 35 on one and
a 50 or 90 on the other, to avoid having to stop and fumble with lens
changes?  Then, someone suggested the Tri-Elmar, and blew my mind.

Thanks for your input..........Julian


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "B. D. Colen" <bdcolen@earthlink.net>
To: "'Leica Users Group'" <lug@leica-users.org>
Sent: Monday, December 27, 2004 3:50 PM
Subject: RE: [Leica] Best camera/lens choice


Excellent advice - All I would add is that if you have them, you might
want to take a 35 and a 90 - or a zoom, with the R body. As to film - if
you are going to have a base of operations, you might consider
expressing your film ahead, to avoid airport hassles....

B. D.

-----Original Message-----
From: lug-bounces+bdcolen=earthlink.net@leica-users.org
[mailto:lug-bounces+bdcolen=earthlink.net@leica-users.org] On Behalf Of
Thinkofcole@aol.com
Sent: Monday, December 27, 2004 3:44 PM
To: lug@leica-users.org
Subject: [Leica] Best camera/lens choice


Julian, even though money for equipment not be the object for your
trip,
don't spend any for cameras or lenses. Take what you already know works
well,
your M with a 35mm and your R with a 50mm plus as much film as you can
comfortably carry. Remember, too, that if you're only going to be
carrying with  you
one camera at a time, you will need to think about where you can safely
leave
the other camera.
   Actually, since you mention that focusing might be a problem  -- and
Leicas are so reliable -- you really don't need a back-up. Take just the
R and
either a 35mm or a 50mm plus lots of film.
   Use the extra space in your camera bag for a UV filter, a  hood and a

light meter [and, maybe, a sandwich and soda.] Borrow someone else's
tripod to
get into your photos. -- Bon Voyage! bob  cole
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