Re: [Leica] WAS: Focusing a 75 1.4 -- NOW ERIC's comment

[Ted Grant <tedgrant@shaw.ca>]

Hi Bob,
OK and sorry I screwed-up reading who did what to whom and whom meant what
they meant to the leica. ;-)
ted
- ----- Original Message -----
From: "Bob Adler" <rgacpa@pacbell.net>
To: <leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us>
Sent: Monday, July 21, 2003 5:09 PM
Subject: Re: [Leica] WAS: Focusing a 75 1.4 -- NOW ERIC's comment


> Actually, Ted, Eric was responding to my simple
> question of why he decided to use an R8 as opposed to
> an M for photographing his new family member. I don't
> think he was griping about the M. I think he's
> actually saying what you're saying, use the right tool
> for the right job. In his world, the SLR, according to
> him, allows him greater close focus control than the
> M. That's all.
> But there I go again, getting in between the dog and
> the tree :-) Just thought I should interject as it was
> my post that prompted Eric's remark.
> Going home now to me wife, kids, dogs and scotch; sure
> beats working!
> Take care,
> Bob
> --- Ted Grant <tedgrant@shaw.ca> wrote:
> > Eric said:
> > > Pre-leica, I had a Nikon FE2 and macro (nikon's
> > "micro") 55mm lens.
> > > It was the finest combo I ever owned, and I
> > regretted it after selling
> > > them off.
> > > Although I love my M7, I could never reproduce the
> > same portrait close
> > > up.  IE, rangefinders just can't cut it when
> > photographing under 3 ft.
> > > subject distance.
> > > I have found that an SLR and a rangefinder are a
> > lovely duo.
> > > But of course, ever restless, I am playing with
> > medium format now..<<<<
> >
> > Eric me old son,
> > Aren't you comparing apples and oranges with the
> > equipment comparison?
> >
> > You and I know the M7 and other M's do not focus as
> > close as an SLR, Nikon
> > or Leica, certainly "comparing a macro lens with a
> > non-macro M lens."
> >
> > And although I can understand the differences of
> > look and distance of focus
> > relationship, I can't imagine you'd attempt to use
> > the equipment in similar
> > fashion when one wont do what the other will?
> > Certainly in focusing
> > distance, then complain about buying the Leica gear.
> > And why you don't sell
> > the Leica stuff and go back to an SLR Nikon or
> > otherwise.
> >
> > I use whatever I have in my hands at the time to do
> > the right job for the
> > assignment and I rarely have a problem with an M
> > when used for the correct
> > reason, portraits or other wise.
> >
> > It's understanding the limitations of each lens and
> > camera body and where
> > they work most effectively that makes life very easy
> > for any photographer.
> > And if I found I was not capturing what I wanted due
> > to the equipment and my
> > lack of ability in managing the gear I'd get rid of
> > it and move onto
> > something else.
> >
> > However, I notice you're "playing with new toys:"
> > >>> But of course, ever restless, I am playing with
> > medium format now..<<<<
> >
> > So this post may be meaningless. Pity! ;-)
> > ted



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