Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2013/09/13
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]I read the article " but to my mind these folks aren't much different from film photographers who lugged around Hasselblad's because 35mm cameras produced "inferior results." Either you appreciate the small camera aesthetic or you don't. I do." I am not sure what that means, just the portable aspect? I shot Hasselblad for years (why I am a latecomer to Leica ;-)) rather the 35mm because the image quality was far higher, is that not important? On the other aspect of buying more cameras systems, not really interested. Leica does all I need and I feel comfortable / enjoy using it compared to any other modern system I have tried (inc Fuji, Canon and D800E). I guess the difference may be being happy with a sharp shot which most cameras can create or something a bit different...... john > -----Original Message----- > > Here is a nice blog entry on the subject by Gordon Lewis (a guy, who, > at present, shoots Canon & Nikon): > > http://shutterfinger.typepad.com/shutterfinger/2013/09/what-i-shoot- > with-and-why.html > > Key paragraph: > > "The Nikon V1 is my "everyday-carry camera." I was initially attracted > to it because of its small size, low weight, and sturdiness, which > make it perfect for travel, outdoor family activities, or an afternoon > of street photograpy. Interchangeable lenses and a built-in eyelevel > viewfinder made it even more attractive. What sealed the deal was its > lightning fast, amazingly accurate focus and above-average metering > accuracy. I know some photographers are put off by the V1's smaller > sensor, but to my mind these folks aren't much different from film > photographers who lugged around Hasselblads because 35mm cameras > produced "inferior results." Either you appreciate the small camera > esthetic or you don't. I do." > > > Cheers > Jayanand >