Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2001/12/14
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]on 12/14/01 10:57 AM, Marc James Small at msmall@roanoke.infi.net wrote: > If you are unfamiliar with RF work, then I'd suggest that you invest in a > IIIc with a 2/5cm Summitar and find out all the joys of natural-light work. > Once you're comfortable with the system, then you can move up to newer and > more expensive gear. I guess you missed the paragraph on why I am choosing the .58 M6TTL as well as stating that I have a Mamiya 7 (which is a rangefinder) but doesn't have fast enough glass for low light work, and have used an M6 before (although only for 1 roll). Nor do I wish to get involved in "old" gear that I have NO idea what to look for in terms of problems etc. Not to mention it answers none of the reasons on why I'm chosing a new M series body. I don't find fasination in older gear, if I did I'd just go back to a pinhole camera ;) I know many will have different thoughts on what a new users first body should be BUT I have thought it out pretty well and IMO chose one that will suit my needs now & years down the road. > The serial numbers define variations within production. Often, these will > identify whether a lens is "first version" or "second version" or the like. > The number runs are more important to users than they are to collectors. Thanks! > But the important thing is to get a camera and get shooting. As Ted Grant > will tell you, you can even use Canadian glass in a pinch, if you aren't > able to find any of that Really Good German stuff. I also am not one to believe that German is better than Canadian unless it's a proven fact in real world applications. Which in most cases it doesn't matter where a lens is made as long as the quality control is there. I'm not a MTF guy just someone who wants good glass & coatings to shoot with (another reason why I don't want older glass, they don't have the coatings). Like I said I'm getting into this system for what the body has to offer. I do want quality glass as I get good results with the Zeiss T* from Contax and thatıs what I'm used to. Leica glass where I can afford it otherwise Voightlander. So thatıs where my aim is at this time. Thanks for the response. - -- John Chicago, IL http://SlideOne.com ==================== - -- To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html