Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2009/10/01

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From: michiel.fokkema at wanadoo.nl (Michiel Fokkema)
Date: Fri, 02 Oct 2009 00:45:16 +0200
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Camp #1 for me too.
I use anything that suits the picture and mix and match gear and 
processes  as appropriate.


Cheers,

Michiel Fokkema

Geoff Hopkinson wrote:
> Nathan I think 'extremist' is pretty unfair. No complaints from me about 
> the
> cosmopolitan nature of the LUG nor about Jim's Yearbook. Both already
> supported by me here too. Surely room for a Leica enthusiast cadre within
> the LUG in my view.
> 
> 2009/10/2 Nathan Wajsman <photo at frozenlight.eu>
> 
>> Well, it the saloonkeeper had taken the extremist, Leica-only line, then I
>> would have had to leave the list in 2004. And who knows if I would have
>> bought the M8 in Dec. 2008 then. So I am quite pleased that Brian and Jim
>> keep a wide open church here. I shoot 99% with the M8 now, but I am 
>> solidly
>> in camp #1.
>>
>> Nathan (never mind the gear, just look at the pictures)
>>
>> Nathan Wajsman
>> Alicante, Spain
>> http://www.frozenlight.eu
>> http://www.greatpix.eu
>> http://www.nathanfoto.com
>>
>> Books: http://www.blurb.com/bookstore/search?search=wajsman&x=0&y=0
>> PICTURE OF THE WEEK: http://www.fotocycle.dk/paws
>> Blog: http://www.fotocycle.dk/blog
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> On Oct 1, 2009, at 4:53 PM, George Lottermoser wrote:
>>
>> Two approaches:
>>>        1) The photograph takes precedence over the equipment.
>>>        2) LUG based on love (or at least appreciation) of Leica
>>>
>>> I tend to agree with you.
>>>
>>> At the same time I understand Jim and Brian's open hearts
>>> and appreciation of the photograph as most important;
>>> irrespective of equipment.
>>>
>>> Regards,
>>> George Lottermoser
>>> george at imagist.com
>>> http://www.imagist.com
>>> http://www.imagist.com/blog
>>> http://www.linkedin.com/in/imagist
>>>
>>> On Sep 30, 2009, at 11:04 PM, Scott Gregory wrote:
>>>
>>> I've always wondered why the LUG does not use only Leica Photographs for
>>>> their yearly book. After all, it is Leica interest that brings the group
>>>> together, I thought. NOT in any way to diminish the fine efforts of Jim
>>>> Shulman, but just asking??
>>>>
>>>> Thanks,
>>>>
>>>> Scott
>>>>
>>>> --
>>>> Cheers
>>>> Geoff
>>>> The new LEICA M9
>>>> Passion for perfect pictures.
>>>> http://www.m.leica-camera.com
>>>>
>>>> http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/gh/
>>>> http://www.pbase.com/hoppyman
>>>>
> 
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