Re: [Leica] Read on photography newsgroup...

["Joe Codispoti" <joecodi@thegrid.net>]

Richard,

Please forgive my impertinence but - unless I am grossly mistaken - what you
are describing below can be read on all lists including this one.

There are several individuals that purchase all types of items without
having done any researched and based solely on someone's recommendation.  I
am sure that at one time or an other all of us have done it. I wonder how
many Leicas have been purchased because of  enthusiasm (and hyperbole) of
LUG members for our marque.

There are seemingly naive questions asked on this list as well but all of
the discussion is valid in the interest of learning.

As for "going back to basics" in order to gain knowledge and control, I
agree wholeheartedly. That is why I recommend to my friends the Pentax
K-1000 and other solid performers of the basic kind for their first camera.

Cheers,
Joseph Codispoti



- ----- Original Message -----
From: R. Saylor <rlsaylor@ix.netcom.com>
To: <leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us>
Sent: Saturday, June 19, 1999 1:21 PM
Subject: Re: [Leica] Read on photography newsgroup...


> Pascal wrote:
>
> > I just wanted to point out that such discussions about "no-frills" vs.
> > "hi-tech" cameras is pointless as everybody has his own tastes and
likes,
> > and own style of photographing. To me at least, it seems a waste of time
> > and energy to discuss such issue again and again !
> >
> A matter of "taste" and "style of photographing?" Not on that
> newsgroup. I recall the following exchange (paraphrased):
>
> Q: I'm trying to take a picture of myself with my new Elan IIe using
> the self-timer, but my face is always out of focus.
>
> A: Use manual focus.
>
> Q: I'm not sure I can do that. I'll try.
>
> *************************
>
> Or here's another typical question:
>
> Q: I always use matrix metering, but some of my pictures are not
> exposed correctly. What's wrong with my camera? It's brand new.
>
> *************************
>
> Not to mention all the people who spend most of their money on an
> F100 (or equivalent) and have only enough left for a cheap zoom,
> and then wonder why their pictures are no better than those from a
> cheap point & shoot.
>
> **************************
>
> These people (and they are not a tiny minority) don't know enough
> to appreciate either the advantages or the limitations of full
> automation. If they could be persuaded to use a "no frills" camera,
> they would be forced to learn enough basics in order to take full
> advantage of their "high tech" equipment. For them, it's not a matter
> of "taste" but rather education.
>
> rec.photo.equipment.35mm is not the LUG.
>
> Richard S.
>
>
>
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