Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2012/12/04

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Subject: [Leica] Cameras Real Pros Use
From: davidhhching1 at yahoo.com.sg (David Ching)
Date: Wed, 5 Dec 2012 09:36:42 +0800

If it pleases you that I agree with you whole-heartedly about the potential 
"resurgence" of Leica with the advent of the latest M, may I inform you that 
I have made my order for it already. 
I agree also that I general that while size matters, I tend to subscribe to 
George's assertion that technological advancements mean that cameras like 
the Fuji X series are able to deliver results to match or even surpass older 
generation full frames and MFs. 
I am open minded and accepting of changes. Have always dismissed the 4/3 
system as it has one of the smallest sensors for DSLRs. However after 
getting feedback from Len who BTW is a wonderful and most reliable source of 
information, I am planning to embark on a whole new adventure with the 
Olympus OMD EM-5.
I have a PaceMaker Speed Graphic 4x5 and the Epson V700 to scan all these 
wonderful film shots. 4 sets of the big but versatile Fuji GX680 MF film 
camera with 8 lenses and plan to get a suitable digital back. The Contax 645 
system including the amazing 120 APO lens ( only short of the 300mm glass) 
and more lenses than I need. 
All these in the fervent hope that one day I can be in the same league as 
Tina, Ted, Luis and other Luggers (Luggites). I shot everyday if I can but I 
am no pro. I read LUG several times a day and try to learn more. May turn 
into a pro once I retire but for now have a photo club here in Saigon. 
Appreciate somewhere along the line a true pro helps me now and then.


David Ching