[Leica] Do you remember why you joined the LUG?

[Jim Nichols]

George, the very first camera that I bought for myself was a used Leica 
IIIa with a coated Elmar 50/3.5 and a Leitz N.Y. flash attachment.  This 
was in 1952.  I did a lot of studying before this purchase, and felt it 
was the best buy for the money.  I used it for years, and still have it, 
though I journeyed through a variety of other cameras as eyes aged, etc.

I always felt sort of alone in the hinterlands with my Leica. There were 
few Leica owners around to compare notes with.  When I discovered the 
LUG, it was kind of like a family reunion.  Though my Leicas were 
retired when I changed to digital, I still enjoy the camaraderie of the 
LUG, and find the Gallery irreplaceable.

Jim Nichols
Tullahoma, TN USA

On 10/15/2014 1:06 PM, George Lottermoser wrote:
> Every time I picked up my M6s, M8, R8 and DMR I remembered why I joined the LUG
>
> Since acquiring an M (240) and M Monochrom these reasons are reinforced on a daily basis.
> Feel
> Fit and finish
> 50 years of Familiarity
> And an equally long, unbroken line of
> 	functional, solid, precision system components including:
> 	Visoflex, bellows, rings, and tubes, etc.
> Simplicity
> Dependability
> did I mention FEEL? - meaning ergonomics
>
> Often when I see a subject line like, "My next Leica body may be a Fuji…"
> I wonder if some have forgotten why they joined this list…
>
> Do you remember why you joined this list?
>
> Regards,
> George Lottermoser
>
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