Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1999/06/29

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Subject: Re: [Leica] Last minute advice
From: Dennis Painter <dpainter@bigfoot.com>
Date: Tue, 29 Jun 1999 21:43:54 -0700

Matthews Brian wrote:
> 
> If I had it to do again I would have saved the $$ and passed on the Leica
> purchases. I find I use my F4 and H-blad systems much more. Reason? The
> rangerfinder-viewfinder of the Leica is cluttered, no DOF preview,and AF is
> something I use a lot. While the Leica is a precision instrument to be
> admired, it stays in the cabinet most of the time. And while the Leica
> prints are considerably more detailed, I get better content with the F4
> because it frees me to concentrate.

Salvation for you is easy. SELL all your Leica stuff, you aren't using
it anyway, you will have some cash in your pocket, and can quit talking
about it and get on with picture taking.

Dennis