Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1998/02/07

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Subject: Re: [Leica] M6 all the way or Keep my R system?
From: Donal Philby <donalphilby@earthlink.net>
Date: Sat, 07 Feb 1998 23:25:27 -0800

Gabe wrote:
> 
> I'm debating whether to go all M or not.  I have an M6 w/35mm f2
> Summicron, a 50mm Summitar w/adapter and an R4s outfit.  The M is so
> darn handy and those lense are so manageable.  I was away last weekend
> and had the R4s w/50, 90 and 135 lenses with me and I have to admit that
> it was a bit of a haul.  
> Any thoughts on the subject?  

Gabe,

I'm going to do you a favor here and offer a chance to come and be my
assistant for a while.  You will go home with a stronger back and
thinking an R4 and three lenses is just wonderfully light and handy.  I
won't even charge for the lessons!

donal
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Donal Philby
San Diego
http://www.donalphilby.com