Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2003/05/21

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Subject: Re: [Leica] Photo Village
From: "Phong" <phong@doan-ltd.com>
Date: Wed, 21 May 2003 11:30:28 -0400
References: <617D4272-8B90-11D7-AB9F-00039314AF52@earthlink.net>

I wholeheartedly second the recommendation for Rich & Photo Village.

OT, I also have started using the 10D for a month now, and have been 
very happy with it.  Much better autofocus and user interface than my D30.
Also started using the R lens adapter.

- - Phong

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From: "Will von Dauster" <vondauster@earthlink.net>
To: <leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us>
Sent: Wednesday, May 21, 2003 9:30 AM
Subject: [Leica] Photo Village


> Hi All,
> 
> Please let me add my unconditional recommendation of Photo Village. I 
> ordered a Canon 10D (sorry Ted, but it beats Leica's digital 
> SLR...sic.) from them on Friday evening. It showed up yesterday as 
> promised, nicely packed and working perfectly so far. I dealt with Liz, 
> not Rich directly, and couldn't be happier.
> 
> BTW, the 10D is an astonishingly good image-capture device. When flush 
> with more cash than present, I will probably get the Novoflex adapter 
> for Leica R lenses and use the camera in manual-focus, aperture 
> priority mode when ultimate image quality is required, as does my 
> friend Bill N. in Denver. Canon's lenses work better than usual with 
> the 10D, not surprising since the smaller image sensor (1.6x) uses only 
> the center imaging area of any lens.
> 
> Will von Dauster
> Denver
> 
> On Wednesday, May 21, 2003, at 07:09 AM, Gumm, Jim wrote:
> 
> > ...BTW, Mr. Pinto at Photovillage has a comprehensive selection of
> > Leica and Voigtlander gear, he's a nice gentleman to do business with 
> > and
> > his prices seem right. He was extremely helpful throughout the entire
> > 'ordeal'. I have zero affiliation with his store....
> 
> > Jim Gumm
> 
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