Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1998/10/07
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Ready for the Gibson's lug? I do have a screwed up leicameter MR4, but it's really screwed up! I'm not sure you would be able to find any interesting part in it... Thib. At 02:42 07/10/1998 EDT, you wrote: >I have a local repairman/friend working on my MR meter. He informs me that >the black plastic dial under the dial no longer has nubs. Is there anyone >that has this part or a spent/dead meter for sale..... >Thanks in advance. > >Long PS Although I remain aloof of the fray, I have enjoyed much of what I >read here. >For anyone who cares, and while I am writing, my two cents. > I would like to see more reflection on those aspects of the process that we >control with the equipment that we have. None of my equipment is state of the >art. >I recognize that the approach that I have to this medium is in the tradition >of those great photographers before me, some of whom I know had equipment that >was inferior to my own. The tradition, historic as well as technical offers >more than I imagine I will exhaust anytime soon......at which point I might >need better glass. > I have shot landscapes with my "older" Summicrons that may not reveal what >newer glass would but in these images are qualities that are of equal value to >me aesthetically. In the same sense, a sketch in charcoal may reveal less >detail, allowing or demanding the viewer to supply that detail. > As a musician (guitarist, composer) I have arranged solos of big band or >combo arrangements where the clarinet solo is implied by which ever string on >the guitar is free to realize it. My purpose is not to "recreate" the band or >clarinet solo but render a sketch that offers another way of experiencing the >tune. And so go photos. If I really want to see the landscape, I'll leave >the camera in the trunk .....(not) . > I do realize that many of you are pros that need the newest stuff. : ) >Final note. For me there is that aspect of the Leica M that is like a musical >instrument. There is no shame in wanting to play the hell out of it and for a >few bucks more we get the privilege. > >