Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1999/02/13
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Hi all, I was hesitant to participate in your survey, since I haven't been shooting with a Leica till now - I know I'm a sinner. I did process my first roll that I just shot in my Leitz Minolta CL. Does this count? The CL has been in my closet with a broken rangefinder for more years than I want to think about. I am going to ship it to Sherry next week to finally get it repaired, but I wanted to put a roll through it and zone focus before I shipped it, just to see how it performs. It seems to be working quite well. This could easily become my everday carry camera once it is repaired. Anyway, I have had darkrooms for about 38 years, since I was about nine. I only do darkroom work in b&w, which is what I shoot for my serious photography anyway. When I do shoot color for snapshots or product shots, I send it out. Currently I have a Beseler 23CXLIII with an Aristo VCL4500 variable contrast cold light head. The main lenses I use on the enlarger are Componon-S, a 50 mm and 100 mm. Incidentally, we do have full digital capability since my wife is a graphic designer. We can scan negs and chromes up to 8x10 on our Agfa Duoscan and have a color laser printer. I just prefer working in the dark! I am enjoying learning about Leicas and Leica culture here on this list. Thanks!-Fred