Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/11/05
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Do not buy any Leica books!! You will waste your time getting this "must have" lens or that "could not have nailed the shot without it" accessory! One lens, one film and take lots of photos. When your set up is not doing something, then just find out what you need to correct that problem only. I started out with an M2, 50/2 and a handheld meter; and now, after purchasing almost every ridiculous M accessory available new and used, I find that I use an M body with a 35 lens for about 99% of my shooting. I have a closet full of stuff I use for maybe a roll or two or less a year! Right when I got my M2 with a 50/2, I knew I wanted a 35, I did not need to waste countless hours reading books describing things to find that out! I knew it already! Leica books just seem to get one interested in solutions to problems you are not having. If you must buy photography books, buy books of photography! You will learn much more by looking at photographs, and other graphic arts, and experimenting. Oh yeah...sign off this list while there is still time! Cheers, John Collier Who has just ordered two more Leica books....Sigh > From: JBelen@aol.com > > I am getting my first Leica camera (M6 TTL). I would like to get a couple of > Leica books that could help me to increase my skill (and enjoyment) with my > new camera. > Could someone please offer some suggestions of Leica books? >