Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2007/10/23
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]At 04:23 PM 10/23/2007, amr3@uwm.edu wrote: >On Tue, 23 Oct 2007 "Benjamin Marks" <benmarks2005@gmail.com> wrote: >> >> Justin: >> since you list very manual cameras in your message below, you must be >> comfortable using a handheld meter. If you're on a budget: go for an M3 >> or >> M2 in user condition ($650-700) with a 50 Summicron from the 60's >> ($350-450). I'm sure that others on the list will chime in with their >> own >> recommendations. >...................................................................... >...................................................................... >I second this. An M3 gives a bigger image if (like me) you prefer a >50mm lens. >The M2 will allow you to use a 35mm lens without a separate finder. I went for >a collapsible 50mm f/2 Summicron when I bought mine so I could keep it >under >my arm (or a jacket or sport coat) no matter the situation. >I don't know if others would agree, but I think M cameras are great for action >such as bicycle racing, once you get used to rangefinder focusing. I used >to >shoot basketball with my M3. You M2 guys are a bunch of snobs. Be real. First, we all crop in the darkroom, so who cares? Oh: you digital guys crop on Photoshop. Same, same, same. Second, the entire frame of the M3 VF is a 35mm frame. It works. Third, I would suggest buying a IIIc with APDOO and Geiss Kontakt IIIc to learn the system from the ground up. A rangefinder is most liberating as it avoids all of the horrors of an SLR. Learn to use a IIIc -- it does ot take long! -- and you are well on your way to photographic heaven. An M3 comes later. Avoid that tired junker, the M4, but then move to an M6. Marc msmall@aya.yale.edu Cha robh b?s fir gun ghr?s fir!