Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2007/03/26
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]On 3/26/07 5:57 PM, "Lottermoser George" <imagist3@mac.com> typed: > Quite true. I've always had back up bodies with each "system." The > only exception is my 'Blad CM. I had a C backup body for so long > without ever using it - I finally sold C. But I did have back up > lenses and backs for 'blad. The CM body just works - always has - > and, however wrong the thinking, I do believe it always will. > > I guess that also holds true for the Linhof Tech IV and Deardorf as > well - no backup bodies. The back up with these is black tape. Never > leave home without it when shooting view cameras ;~) > > But the Nikons, Leicas and Canons have always had backup bodies. No > way can I imagine affording a backup M8 - So the one M6TTL (sold the > other one) - film - is its backup. Feels both weird and comfortable > at the same time. > > Regards, > George Lottermoser > george@imagist.com > > The Blad bodies do go out on you though. My CM went out on me during a tense event. I took the lens off at the wrong time or something. Before I wound the thing would have to be it. Grabbed my monster ELM and was able to keep shooting. My wife now x attacked the CM and lens from behind with a screwdriver as I shot. Fixed it. Once my dog was chocking she stuck her arm way down his white German Shepard throat to her elbow and got it out of there. Was afraid of dogs before we got him. Its good to have someone in your corner sometimes with spunk. Tomorrows her BD. Mark Rabiner 8A/109s New York, NY markrabiner.com