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Subject: Re: [Leica] Re: Photogs being their own worst enemy
From: S Dimitrov <sld@earthlink.net>
Date: Mon, 11 Feb 2002 20:28:51 -0800
References: <200202100032.QAA13956@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us> <001b01c1b366$ac8f67c0$6b00a8c0@cc222286a>

Hi Paul;
One of my treats to myself is to go see an exhibit of photographers from
the 40-50-60's, particularly the 120 and 4x5 material. In 120, most had
TLR's and you can visibly see them sweat the frame with their fixed lens
cameras. It becomes very clear that if one doesn't have lenses to change
or to zoom, you have to really, and I mean really, have to work your
composition. It's quite impressive to see it.
Every now and then, actually most of the time, I'll purposely limit
myself equipment wise. Even on commercial work, as I know before hand
what the subject matter is, it's not hard to winnow down the gear. The
best times are when I take only one TLR, a #1 rolleinar, one lens hood,
one cable release, and a tripod fitted with a rolleifix. It has a
creative free fall feeling. Within that seeming limitation, I have
unlimited freedom. 
Enjoy your M3.
 Slobodan Dimitrov


Paul Winkfield wrote:
> 
> Hi I've been quiet for a while, very busy but this thread raised my hairs!
> I belonged to a camera club where the focus was always equipment; and I
> witnessed members get real upset and quit the club due to such focus(pun
> intended)
> 
> I knew a member who had a full line of Nikons from the EM to the F4 and he
> had
> Minolta from SR101 thru several Maxxum bodies. It didn't make sense to me;
> he
> was better stocked than some stores in town! And while he earned many
> ribbons
> on club competition, never hit it in regional or national level.  Then there
> is a guy
> who collects  and still shoots but most of his 2 dozen bodies sit in boxes!
> (he owns
> a M4, needed repair for 10 yrs now, it hasn't seen the day since)
> 
> I agree with you all!  I met some photogs who specialize in nitch areas,
> (ie:nudes), who
> only use one (non autofucus) camera, 50mm lens and a studio flash, TriX film
> and is
> carving out a fair living, at least getting bills paid!
> 
> Ted's analogy using the Hooker ( I prefer adult services professional ;-)
> is interesting, her/his primary 'tools' are God given. whereas ours is man
> made,
> (but for the 'vision') so is prone to outside influence via the companies
> who make the tools!
> 
> I can see owning a Leica M for its qualities, also owning a Pentax LX for
> its uniqueness.
> but to take F4 then trade for F5 or trade all for Canon EOS is silly to me.
> Then you feel
> you need more lenses to  match the 'vison' of some pro who is paid to
> advertise in
> some popular foto magazine.  Really, it not much different than hair
> shampoo, each
> says it get you hair clean, shiny, e-z to comb even better orgasms!!!
> <paul>
> I'm going back to lurking mode..run more film thru my M3!!
> 
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