Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/05/27
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]on Fri, 26 May 2000 13:13:12 -0700 John Alexander wrote > From: "EXT-Alexander, John" <John.Alexander@ARZ.Boeing.com> > Subject: [Leica] MY NEW 75MM SUMMILUX HAS ARRIVED! > Message-ID: <31AC914701CCD111900700805FE655DB041934CC@xch-mes-02.msc.az.boeing.com> > References: > > Fellow LUGgers, > A couple of weeks ago my wife, Brenda, and I took a trip to Sonora Bay, > Mexico for relaxin', photographin', fishin'...and generally, unwindin'. I > took an M6HM TTL (with TA RapidWinder/Softie), 35 Summicron (pre-ASPH) , > 50mm Summicron (latest), and a 90mmAA and a number of rolls of Tri-X, 100VS, > and Astia - all neatly tucked away in a Billingham Alice bag. Snip > > When all was said and done, there were quite a few LESSONS LEARNED. 1) I > felt an acute need for more cameras (two, at least!)- because of the obvious > advantage of having instant access to different films and more than one > lens) and, perhaps, a slightly different choice of lenses. If I had to do > this again (and I WILL1!) I'd bring along the following kit: 2-M6HM TTLs, a > 35mm Summilux ASPH, and a 75mm Summilux. PERIOD! (A 24mm ASPH added to the > kit wouldn't hurt a bit, though.) I found that a lot of changing between > the 50 an 90 could have been eliminated by using the 75.! The Billingham > bag would be a better "carrier" if it had some kind of anti-skid device > where the bag rests on your shoulder - 'cause it tended to capriciously > slide off my shoulder at the most inopportune times > Snip John, you echo my sentiments exactly. I carry the 35/1.4 ASPH, 50/2 and 90/2 AA. I too find myself wishing for something in-between my 50 and 90 most of the time. 80% of my photography is taken with the 35 ASPH. I've come to the conclusion that the 75 could easily replace the 50/90 and simplify my gadget bag at the same time. One camera, two lenses 35/1.4 ASPH and 75/1.4. Eventually a second body (a .85 M6 or an M3) for the 75. As far as the Billigham goes. My Billingham "Alice" is a very nice bag. I too find it slipping of my shoulder all the time. My wife now uses it for a small R8 outfit although the slipping part is starting to annoy her. Anyone know where one can find a non-slip pad to add to the Billibgham strap. For my M6 outfit, I have replaced Billingham with a Timbuk2 bag with a Domke narrow insert. This new combination is much narrower and remains closer to my body. The Timbuk2 bag construction is excellent and it doesn't look like a camera bag. Rene