Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2021/05/11
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]I only used a G2 a couple of times, but at the time thought aboout it as an alternative to Leica. I saw the light! Peter On 11/05/2021 16:06, ernest nitka via LUG wrote: > Yes quite agree - you need your images right away. The M6 prices are out > of this world. It is because it has a cache that drive up the price. > Personally I much prefer my M7 as it shoots in aperture priority whereas > the M6 is essentially a shutter priority camera. The other camera that > has similar cache is the Contax G2 - Lenses are fantastic but the body is > a little noisy for me. > > Ernie > >> On May 11, 2021, at 9:03 AM, chris williams via LUG <lug at >> leica-users.org> wrote: >> >> As a working pro, film just is not going to work. Clients want and pay >> for the images ?now?. >> >> But looking at used M6 prices, it appears a lot of people still like >> shooting film. >> >> >> >> Chris Williams >> www.dcdocumentaryphotographers.com >> www.zoeicaimages.net >> 504-231-6261 >> >> >> >>> On May 11, 2021, at 11:01 AM, ernest nitka via LUG <lug at >>> leica-users.org> wrote: >>> >>> ?I would be interested to know how many on LUG still shoot film. I >>> shoot film a lot. I have one mirrorless digital and my iPhone. In fact >>> my preferred walk about kit is my iPhone ( for movies and must get >>> shots) and a film camera. I did 10 days in Japan like this and was very >>> happy with the results. I am currently trying to get ahold of my >>> fathers IIIf which was given to my brother in law who no longer does >>> photography. Just discovered ?stand ? development and have been happy >>> with the results. >>> >>> Ernie Nitka >>> >>>> On May 11, 2021, at 8:54 AM, chris williams via LUG <lug at >>>> leica-users.org> wrote: >>>> >>>> Always wanted a Leica Q, I?ve used them a good bit over the past couple >>>> years, loaners and rentals. Almost bought one before COVID hit, back >>>> when I was working LOL! >>>> >>>> Well I saw used M6 prices are going way up! Decided to sell the M6 TTL >>>> .58 on Fleabay to go towards a Q purchase. $2400 is the current bid, >>>> fingers crossed. I bought my M6 as a demo in 2002 for $1400. I can?t >>>> remember the last time I shot film. >>>> >>>> Not a bad investment. I guess some folks still like to shoot on film. >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> Chris Williams >>>> www.dcdocumentaryphotographers.com >>>> www.zoeicaimages.net >>>> 504-231-6261 >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> _______________________________________________ >>>> Leica Users Group. >>>> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information >>> >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> Leica Users Group. >>> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Leica Users Group. >> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information > > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information > -- Dr. Peter Dzwig