Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2009/01/08
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Brian wrote, in part: A person that I shall not identify has just subscribed to the LUG, and he is wondering if he has come to the right place. >> Based on the first 100 emails from LUG, I wasn't sure I should lob basic >> issues into an apparently high level conversation Lob away. See what happens, you may well be impressed. >and then later on he says >> I have an M2 (c.a. 1957), the VisoFlex, five lenses, a pile of >> adapter rings and filters, a Pradovit projector, old light meters, etc... >> So, my questions: >> How many photographers -- serious and otherwise -- still use M2 or >> similar cameras? I use film Leicas with black-and-white film for 75-95% of my personal photography, which is 95% of the photography I do. I used to process C41 and E6 myself too but now use digital (an m8, when i can subdue the thing into doing what I want it to do) for colour. There are plenty of film M Leica users here. >> Who develops the film? Me. In 2007 I wrote a series of long, rambling 'rants' about chemistry: Xtol: http://leica-users.org/v35/msg07982.html Rodinal: http://leica-users.org/v35/msg08223.html Diafine/divided developers: http://leica-users.org/v35/msg08686.html and I am currently working on some film, B&W silver paper and paper developer rants while I also (finally) build a proper darkroom at my house. >> Is it about using film and then digitizing the images, or what? The LuG is not `about` anything, even though it is a collection of Leica users, afficionados and admirers. There are many extremely talented photographers here, who post an enormous number of images for viewing, critique and commentary. These cover a broad variety of subject matter. Many are exceptional and present an incredible motivational and learning tool that you simply could not have accessed 10 or more years ago. >>What do you have to say to him? He's listening. Stick around, it's fun. If something bothers you or there are a huge pile of irrelevant messages, use the delete key. If you have questions or comments, fire away - utilise the collective expertise as the amazing resource that it is. Marty Gallery: http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/freakscene -- Be Yourself @ mail.com! Choose From 200+ Email Addresses Get a Free Account at www.mail.com