Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2007/04/02
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]On Apr 2, 2007, at 4:27 PM, Richard wrote: > http://www.dragonsgate.net/photopost/data/3228/3Scan-070402-0002.jpg 'tis a very strong image indeed. > Natural for some calligraphy, don't you think? I have yet to answer this somewhat complex question regarding words and images; and how they work or don't work together. > George: buy your XPan back :-) Reality: I mostly do not "see" panoramically. When I had the camera I felt like I was always forcing the pano aspect but not really "seeing" that way. I find it much more comfortable to carry the 2:3 aspect ratio and if I truly "see" a square or pano then crop accordingly. And yes the fact that the xPan allowed one to shoot 2:3 with the flip of a switch is really cool; it isn't the M in terms of the size, fast lenses and general ergonomics. It is a lovely camera and does what it was built to do very well. The few months that I owned the 30mm were fun. But, in the end it just didn't call to my visual sensibility and spent far too much time on the shelf. Of course each time I see an xPan image that "works" - as many of yours do - well - then the woulda, coulda, shoulda sets in. ;~) The M's whether film or digital really feel like "my" always-with-me cameras. All other cameras have their unique functions which I also love to work with. Regards, George Lottermoser george@imagist.com