Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1996/04/17
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]At 07:59 PM 4/16/96 -0400, you wrote: >Here's the facts:(a) I have little photographic experience - a Bolsey "B", a >few cheap point n' shoots, and a Canon AE-1.(b) I recently inherited a pair >of Leica M2 bodies and 35/2.8, 50/2 and 90/4 lenses, circa 1958. All are in >great shape, recently serviced by Leica. (c) I thought I'd "learn" to use >and appreciate these cameras by shooting B/W film. (d) My pictures look pale >- no contrast, no sharp definition. (e) I realize it's NOT the cameras. HELP >! I'd appreciate your suggestions - suggested reading material ? shoot color >film ? Or should I just hang it up and give the M2's to Goodwill ? I'm really >looking for constructive input - I'd swap advice on home automation, kite >flying, commercial audio design or care and feeding of Checker Marathons, but >photography isn't my strong suit. Thanks. > >If after after your tests you deceide you do not want to keep the Leicas, I would be interested in purchasing them. Bill Grimwood ph 205-534-5621 or hm ph 205-828-3998