Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2001/06/07

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Subject: Re: [Leica] Nikon + Tamron revisited
From: D Khong <dkhong@pacific.net.sg>
Date: Thu, 07 Jun 2001 19:07:56 +0800

Dan Wrote:
>
><<<<permit me to clarify that on this occasion, being a workshop participant
>as well, I am not the only person handling my photo gear>>>>

then Douglas Landrum wrote:
>There is no person that I would let touch my Leica gear without my express
>permission and supervision.  OTOH, I encourage other curious photographers
>to handle my Leica gear and even take a few shots - it drives the non-Leica
>shooters nuts with envy.  I have never had a Nikon or Canon shooter be able
>to focus a Leica - focusing is a lost art retained only by LUGGERS and MF
>shooters.

Very true indeed. I met one wedding photog who was using a Bronica to shoot
the bride but could not keep his eyes off my M6. People are generally used
to the P&S style of photography and they would be lost if they had to match
diode and focus the rangefinder before they can press the shutter.

Dan K.

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