[Leica] IMG: First Images from New Toy

[jhnichols at bellsouth.net (Jim Nichols)]

All,

For many years I have used Leica gear from the 30s, 40s, and 50s, along with 
an SLR from the 60s.  I felt it was time to find a more modern film camera 
to keep up with the times :-).  Around Christmas I found for sale a 1977 
Fujica ST705 and decided it would complement my Pentax Takumar lens 
collection.  While I don't really like Fuji 400 color film, I had some and 
felt it would at least find out if the camera back light seals would have to 
be replaced.  Development and scanning were done at my usual 1-hour lab.

Our local power company is about to get into competition with the cable and 
telephone providers in our city.  A couple of weeks ago they ran "Fiber to 
the Premises" backbone cable on our block.  The first photo shows the 
attendant clutter now on the power pole whitch serves my home.

http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/Connectivity.jpg.html

Looking for some color in January foliage is a problem.  I found some 
backlighted Nandina leaves in afternoon sun that were the best of the lot.

http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/Winter+Foliage.jpg.html

So far, no sign of light leaks.

Comments and critiques welcomed.

Jim Nichols
Tullahoma, TN USA