Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1999/09/29
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]> From: "Anthony Atkielski" <anthony@atkielski.com> > Subject: Re: [Leica] Got my 24mm today> Anthony, you bemoan the standard of your own photography, but seem to spend an awful lot of time in front of a computer screen and (as below) thinking about running lens tests. I'm taking you at your word, so please don't misunderstand me. A great camera will not make a great photographer. When I got my first M6, it was after a decade using Nikon (FM and F3) and saving a lot of money. I'm a struggling journalist without a lot of disposable $$$, and the investment I made in the camera was for me considerable. When I got that camera, I admired it for all of about 2 minutes, then started shooting like crazy. I would have been cheating myself to do any less. I did nothing but shoot with that camera for a year, and it probably took me three years before I became so comfortable with it that it now seems to me like a p&s. I rarely have to think when I use it now. For that I am glad. But to get there, I had to shoot, shoot and shoot some more. Therein is my best advise for any photographer to get better--get out (or stay in) and shoot. Same philosophy aplies for the M6. To become a good photographer, and to get the most and best use of your M6, start taking loads of photos with the thing, then cast a critical eye over your work as you develop it. Give yourself a year. I promise you, it will make a real difference. > > A huge difference is that the Yaschica/Zeiss lens is rather flare > > prone, even with a makeshift shade. > > I haven't checked this. Sounds like an interesting experiment. I'll try it