Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2003/08/12

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Subject: Re: [Leica] Focomat Ia
From: "Christopher Williams" <leicachris@worldnet.att.net>
Date: Tue, 12 Aug 2003 07:37:51 -0500
References: <20030811230558.51855.qmail@web40506.mail.yahoo.com> <001301c36061$146a7080$388a8418@symkeehx5nw8g8> <p05111000bb5de96e8d62@[192.168.123.49]> <3F38436C.37EB4C9F@transbay.net> <006f01c36078$2c977010$6500a8c0@almond> <3F3853E4.E723B0B9@transbay.net> <3F3873B1.93CE7A7B@pacbell.net> <002301c36098$dceef850$6500a8c0@almond>

Have to agree with my IRC pal, the old Leitz enlarger lenses are the best
IMO. I have modern Beseler HD, Schneider, and Nikkor enlarging lenses. I
always got back to my coated 50/4.5 Leitz.

Chris

- ----- Original Message -----
From: "Will" Subject: Re: [Leica] Focomat Ia


> Why would I want to do what you suggest?  I have a funkey
> 1930s enlarger which  came with a lens which is of about the
> same age.  The only reason I keep any semblance of a wet
> darkroom is to use this lens and this enlarger.  While my
> friends on the IRC send me post cards printed conventially,
> I get a hoot out of printing postcards on Ilford postcard
> paper in b&w.   And my method of choice is the 1930's
> enlarger.
>
> And after reading your court case regarding you eye surgery,
> I am surprised that you can tell the difference.
>
> Regards, Bill Larsen
> Terra Bella, CA



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