Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2013/01/02

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Subject: [Leica] a "pro-hobbyist" evaluates an M9 . . . ICK
From: billcpearce at cox.net (Bill Pearce)
Date: Wed, 2 Jan 2013 12:57:53 -0600
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I schlepped my hasselblad and a couple of lenses around Colorado once, and 
it wasn't a problem. Although the lenses aren't light, they really aren't 
much heavier than most current 35mm zooms, and the weight of the body is 
inconsequential. I would do it again. Don't know about the  Rollei, but if 
it is as heavy as an RB, forget it.

-----Original Message----- 
From: Paul Roark
Sent: Wednesday, January 02, 2013 12:42 PM
To: Leica Users Group
Subject: Re: [Leica] a "pro-hobbyist" evaluates an M9 . . . ICK

Peter Dzwig <pdzwig at summaventures.com> wrote:
> ...but that technique isn't just restricted to M9s, but it most certainly 
> makes
> one ask questions about humping L/MF cameras over The Rockies.

I surrendered on my SL66 only because hauling 25 Lb. of cameras plus a
backpack over Sierra passes ceased to be much fun.  The film camera
that first replaced the SL66 was a Rollei twin lens, and my GX may be
the only film camera I keep.

Paul
www.PaulRoark.com

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