Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1999/06/22
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Howdy I thought I was compleatly cured back in 1986 Leica free for 11 years!!! But then about 2 years ago I bought a 35 Summicron R Later came a few as-is items just to tinker and play with. and then a body and another lens and another body etc. Now I've spent myself silly and can't seem to stop. There's always that one last item that will make things allright. Where does it end? In my desperation I've started looking for a Summarit with ok glass... Just like the one I used to have on an old 3a. The small body with the fat lens was real wicked looking and magnificently balanced. The pictures were ok too. Anybody got one at a good price? See Ya Javier PS: The following is a list of the most common rationalizations for buying and owning Leitz It's an investment (in what?) I need it for my work (Yeah right, So I can take pictures of the computer network I babysit) I need the advanced flash metering so I can take indoor pictures of my family (for newer Rs only) I need a fourth M body to use sort of as a film back It will pay for itself by improving my pictures which i will sell, and use the money to buy Philips stock and ... A second system for spouse, girlfriend or offspring (but they aren't allowed to touch or even see it) I need a more compact lens of the same focal length as the one I have (old version 90 summicon M owners) I need a faster lens even if it's heavier and bulkier than the one I own (90 tele-elmarit owners) The flex standard would make the R body collection compleat (except for the ver2, mots and special eds, .2s and R8) Relatives don't know what else to get me on birthdays Rommel's IIIa This R8 reminds me of my granfather's old VX2a A lens isn't compleat until it has the entire filter set. A focomat and pradovit are necessary in order to compleat the spending circle. I need the M for wideangle and the R for tele The Fuhrer's used this one to take pictures of Blondie This summicron seems to have a more greenish multicoat than mine. I must compare and learn Something to fill that empty spot in the camera bag. Normal people have never heard of Leitz so I can take pictures in crowds unnoticed I intend to blow up my pictures bigger than me. It's cheaper than having to buy a Nikon outfit every 5 years. (Those darned things are so unreliable) My eyesight is so lousy that I can't focus Rs anymore and can't seem fo find a diopter. Will have to get an M My light meter is inside my head +- 1/4 f stops I do extensive stereo imaging (doubles on everything types) They remind me of guns The bubble is a collectors item but the guy won't sell it without the lens inside. This piece is "significant" It's always better to take along brand new equipment on trips to exotic places like Jersey Good Night Ladies