Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2011/12/20
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]The subject may be fixed, but the lighting can change rapidly............ Jim Nichols Tullahoma, TN USA ----- Original Message ----- From: "Mark Rabiner" <mark at rabinergroup.com> To: "Leica Users Group" <lug at leica-users.org> Sent: Tuesday, December 20, 2011 3:03 PM Subject: Re: [Leica] Looking at buying an M8 > Fast moving landscapes!?!?! > Does it take a lot longer to set up an 11x14 than a 4x5!??!? > -- > Mark R. > > >> From: Ken Carney <kcarney1 at cox.net> >> Reply-To: Leica Users Group <lug at leica-users.org> >> Date: Mon, 19 Dec 2011 19:13:03 -0600 >> To: Leica Users Group <lug at leica-users.org> >> Subject: Re: [Leica] Looking at buying an M8 >> >> Yes, it works that way at first. When I first started this hobby, I had >> an M3 and some lenses, then a Contax, and then a seminar with Cole >> Weston where he suggested I would be much better off with a 4x5. So I >> got a Linhof Technica. That, of course, led to an 8x10. I was actually >> thinking about an 11x14 when I met David Kennedy, who did buy one when >> he moved from NYC to New Mexico only to find that his scene was pretty >> much gone while he set up. >> >> Ken >> >> On 12/19/2011 9:43 AM, tedgrant at shaw.ca wrote: >>> Nathan Wajsman OFFERED:: >>>> to try to rationalize photo equipment purchases from a financial >>>> point of view is futile<<<< >>> >>> Absolutely!!!!!!! :-) >>> >>> My first 2 1/4 camera was a Rolleicord. Had it for 23 days, of course >>> it worked fine. HOWEVER???? :-) As I read more and more photo >>> magazines in the following days and stories about many of the "great >>> shooters" of the early '50's they were using Rolleiflex! I returned >>> the Rolleicord, they allowed me 50% trade in after only 23 days and I >>> gave them the box and all the paper work. It wouldn't surprise me they >>> sold it again as "New!" >>> >>> By the way the Rolleiflex cost $310.00 Cdn. >>> >>> We eventually learn it isn't the equipment, (it helps depending on >>> your assignment requirements) but the person holding it that observes >>> the moment and "CLICK!" >>> >>> "If I only had a Rollieflex, my pictures would be so much better!" I >>> fretted over this for 23 days , then finally walked into my favourite >>> camera store, I think at the time I might have been their favourite >>> customer! :-) As I was always just going to "LOOK?" :-) But always >>> came out with something new because I just had to have the best! I was >>> always in debt because quite often I never asked the price ? It was "I >>> need !" And it was handed to me and it went on my account and I >>> eventually paid for it. :-) >>> >>> Sooner or later experience kick's in and you learn......... "I don't >>> really need that lens! Just take two steps closer!" And you'll be >>> fine. However for some of us slower learners? ;-) It really take's >>> time. :-) >>> >>> cheers, >>> Dr. ted >>> >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> Leica Users Group. >>> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information >>> >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Leica Users Group. >> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information > > > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information > >