Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/04/03

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Subject: Re: [Leica] Interesting Leica news
From: D Khong <dkhong@pacific.net.sg>
Date: Mon, 03 Apr 2000 19:15:53 +0000

Dan K. wrote:
>>I agree that Rollei TLRs are quieter. So is my Kodak Retina IIc. That's an
>>attribute of in-lens leaf shutters. Leicas are more convenient to shoots
>>with, have interchangeable lenses and are quiet enough for discreet
>>shooting. 
 
Byron wrote:
>Whoever mentioned that the sound of a Rollei shutter is a kind of
>anti-climax hit the nail on the head.
>
>I was setting up a large-format camera today and after 10 minutes or so
>of tweaking I made an exposure. An interested bystander commented on the
>paradox of the utterly anti-climactic conclusion to this photographic
>exercise!
>

What exactly did he say?

Dan K.