Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1997/12/16

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Subject: Re: [Leica] Tina, Bill & A Panther's Game
From: Bill Welch <Bill.Welch@pressroom.com>
Date: Tue, 16 Dec 1997 00:07:17 -0800

I too want to report to the LUGs on what a pleasure it was to meet two of our 
members, Harrison and Tina, last weekend, in Charlotte, N.C. It was a real treat to get 
to chat with these two fine photographers, and a reminder of what a resource this group 
is.
	Tina not only brought her Noctilux but mounted it on her M6 fitted with a Tom 
Abrahams Rapidwinder. (She's got two.) That makes for one formidable and weighty 
picture-taking machine. It also made it pretty easy to identify Tina when we entered the 
crowded restaurant.
	It was the first chance I've had to examine the Rapidwinder up close, and it 
certainly is as silky smooth in operation as the camera it is attached to. It lives up 
to the Leica standard, even if it doesn't bear the name.
	I also got my hands on some of the magazines that carry Harrison's pictures, and 
they are filled with really wonderful work -- sports, scenics and people. He has an 
incredible shot of the Panthers quarterback at the instant he was struck in the jaw and 
injured early this season. Tack sharp, of course. I'm afraid I didn't come away from the 
football game with any picture of that quality, but I did have a great time seeing 
friends both old and new. 
	I had a Leica moment at the game too. At one point I draped my long lens over my 
shoulder and worked the Packers bench with the M6 and 35/2. One of the Fox TV guys 
walked over and said, "What kind of a camera is that?" I had to laugh.
	Anyhow, it's great to meet other Lugs, and I hope to do so again. Both Harrison 
and Tina are impressive image-makers, regardless of equipment, and very pleasant 
company. 

Regards,

Bill Welch

Harrison McClary wrote:
> 
> I wanted to relate my past weekend with them members of the LUG.
>