Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1999/03/04
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]- -----Original Message----- From: Gareth Jolly <gareth.jolly@minters.com.au> To: leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us <leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us> >One thing I'm finding a little difficult to get used to (having used SLRs until >I bought my M6) is the small size of the 90mm frames. I should say that I >have an M6 HTM. > Gareth, Practice...practice...practice....practice I don't wish to sound flippant or arrogant, but actually just the opposite. As you just stated, you have used SLR's until just recently. In going to an RF like the M-6, regardless of what viewfinder you might have, you will find yourself going through a tremendous change in how you view your subjects and this change will not come about without some degree of pain and missed opportunities. Some of us have been using rangefinders for so long that we forget how frustrating it can be when first approached, but I would urge you to hang in there and re-read my first line on a daily basis. They do make a brightline finder for the 90 mm but after awhile you will find it superfluous to most of your needs. You will still find a time when the SLR makes more sense - and that's OK - just don't go blabbing it around the neighborhood. If you take the time to practice, and to learn from that practice, you will be rewarded with a delightful new (old for some of us) way of seeing the world about you. Good luck, and you have come to the right spot on the Web with your concerns. We do keep things in family pretty much, so come to us with your problems as the rest of the world just doesn't understand. The rewards will be worth it! Cheers, David Medley Whidbey Is. WA USA dmedley@whidbey.net