Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1996/10/06
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]At 01:15 06/10/96 -0700, you wrote: >>BTW, I'm withdrawing from the list as of now. I'm not wasting time checking >>and deleting messages from adolescent 40 year olds telling each other to >>give them a break. >> I know I addresssed this with you just a short while ago, but here is something to ponder before you withdraw. I have been on the LUG for less than 3 weeks. In that time I have initiated 3 topics; 1) the CL/M5 question and 2) the age question and 3) professional camera definition. I think that the response to these questions has been informative. I was absolutely surprised at the response regarding the CL/M5 which has spread to the CLE, lens interchangability, what users would like to see in future Leicas, etc. Many of the responses can and may further invite comment on the newer non-slr and M models. The background of the members may have been covered previously, but because of the response, I think that many of us now have a better idea of who we collectively are and maybe to whom we can address future questions to. The professional definition is till somewhat perplexing because after looking at the responses, there is no consensus as to definition, however, the term is still being applied to enforce opinions and conclusions. I have found the mugging thread to be informative in that I have just located from a small population in Florida to Toronto with a far larger population. Previously, I had no concerns with or thought of criminal activity or how to reduce the risks. This discussion has poured over to the photoforum group and is addressing issues such as how to reduce physical exposure and advertising what is being carried and used. The newest topic relating to the Leicaflex is interesting since I think of it as the last true Leica SLR (SL2) and have seriously considered it for a user. I have already learned that the later lenses won't work on it and like the earliest lenses would need modification. While the discussion of the scratching of the top plate of the M and the MR is not my cup of tea. When I first signed on, there was a discussion related to flare in various generations of lenses. I was not up to speed, but this issue may arise again as I start to built my next Leica system. We the users make the group. With your input we all can learn and become better. Brian Levy, J.D. Toronto, Ont. dlevy@worldy.com