Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2002/05/11
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]I should clarify that I want to purchase a second leica, but only have around $500-600 to spend. Part of the allure of the LTM camera is a sort of 'time travel'. Using a peice of equipment from the past to invigorate my thinking, approach and vision. The slower use of seperate VF/RF isn't a concern. I like the idea of slowing down with such a small precision instrument. I would use the LTM mainly for personal work and to carry like you would a wallet, always in your pocket. Thanks for all the suggestions/advice. I'll be looking forward to more... Andrew - ---------- >From: "B. D. Colen" <bdcolen@earthlink.net> >To: <leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us> >Subject: RE: [Leica] LTM vs. M >Date: Sat, May 11, 2002, 8:53 AM > > Andrew - There is no question that LTM's are wonderfully transportable, > solid, and quiet. And, as you point out, the Cosina lenses are excellent > modern lenses - in many cases as good or even slightly better than all but > the latest aspheric M mount Leica lenses. > > But the real question is what you want to do with your Leica or Leicas, and > whether photographic technology obsolete since the late 1950s suits your > needs and method of shooting. How much of a pain would or do you find always > having to deal with the separate rangefinder and viewfinder? Are you > bothered by the slow film rewind process, and slow film advance process? > Does the loading method slow you down or bother you? Are you bothered by the > expense of having to have separate viewfinders for all but your 50 mm lens? > Are you slowed down by changing thread mount lenses? If the answer to any of > these questions is "yes," and "yes" to a degree that interferes with > achieving your personal photographic vision, then you would probably benefit > from going with an M camera. > > If the answer to all those questions is "no," then stick with the LTMs. They > are repairable. There are repair people with part supplies. And they are > wonderful vintage cameras. And they are relatively inexpensive. > > B. D. > > > -----Original Message----- > From: owner-leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us > [mailto:owner-leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us]On Behalf Of Andrew > Amundsen > Sent: Saturday, May 11, 2002 1:19 PM > To: leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us > Subject: [Leica] LTM vs. M > > > Hello everyone, I'm curious the ratio of M user's on the LUG to regular > LTM user's. When I purchased my first leica, an M2, last year I had two > cameras in mind. It was a desicion between a IIIf with lens and the M2 > with 50mm lens. At the last minute I decided to go with the M for > various reasons. First the availablility of repair parts for M's seemed > better. Second the ease of use of the combined VF/RF on the M's. Finally > the ability to use modern lenses. > > Today LTM user's can also use modern lenses (the Cosina Voigtlander > series), so I am again interesed in an older screw mount leica! What are > the favorites of the LUG members? I love the size of the LTM cameras > with a collapsible lens: pocketable! I'm leaning toward a IIIc or IIIf. > Will I need to have a second body as a 'parts' camera if repairs are > ever needed? Any advice from your combined expertise would be greatly > appreciated! With my M2 on it's way for a repair, for who knows how > long, I'm experiencing my first 'Leica withdrawl'! > > Thanks for the time! Andrew > -- > To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html > > -- > To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html - -- To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html