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  1. <p>That was my thinking Francisco. Let me check. I contacted the seller and I am awaiting a response.</p>
  2. <p>I have a new 500c<br> When I use the magnifier to focus, I cannot seem to get anything to look actually sharp and in focus. I have 20/15 vision so it aint that!<br> I turn and turn and it looks blurry. I cannot get images to look truly correct. The glass appears clean.<br> Without the magnifier, it looks ok.<br> Thoughts?</p>
  3. <p>No problem. I was just a little upset at the analogy this morning since, well, it's my career. That, and our role is sometimes misunderstood.<br> Happy shooting. -cb</p>
  4. <p>Jim. You really need to be re-educated.<br> -<br> A doctor is not a master. LOL<br> -<br> I am a Nurse Practitioner (similar to a PA). I am licensed to practice medicine in the same capacity as a physician within the scope of internal medicine. Any MD that tells you otherwise is either very traditional, unaware, or simply arrogant with their title. Good doctors know we provide care equally in most cases. Even the <em>New England Journal of Medicine</em> released a study that praised the medical practice of NPs, a first in a very old school MD-biased journal. (although some traditional docs got upset about this because it rocketed us to the top as a cost-effective alternative to a physician because our care in this study was equal or better. Not my words, this was from the New England Journal's text)<br> -<br> I have 12 years of practice under my belt and I have personally trained doctors during their residency. We are highly educated. Today, NPs must get their doctorate. There are exceptions in any field. Barbara may or may not be. I don't know enough about the case.<br> -<br> This Barbara you speak of. This case you describe is odd. I would need more info, but a true PA would unlikely just hand you Tamiiflu without a solid H&P, perhaps even an actual swab for influenza. There are a lot of variables involved in the decision to prescribe anything and in the vast majority of these cases, it comes down to experience. An NP of 12 years has more "knowledge" than a physician that has practiced for 5 years. Didactic education means very little when you are deciding how to treat Euvolemic hyponatremia, Hypovolemic hypnatremia, or Hypervolemic hyponatremia. The books teach you some things, but until you have many years of experience deciding when to use Lasix or fluid restrict, you are generally learning regardless if you have an NP or MD after your name.<br> -<br> So, am I a "master?" No. But, I am really good. I have excelled in my field and "physicians" often come to me for advice on a case because I am 41 and work with many doctors that are 32-38. I have a few more years under my belt. We all work together. I often go to my superiors that have 15+ more years of experience than me.<br> -<br> <strong>You are correct, like Mr. Ye, I am not a "Doctor." I am <em>better</em> in many ways, <em>equal</em> in others, and <em>less experienced</em> in some ways.</strong><br> <strong>-</strong><br> How can <em>you </em>call Gus, et. al. masters, but not Mr. Ye? I mean, I have provided you with an obvious example above. To me, Mr. Ye has proven himself as a master with 20+ years of fixing Leica cameras and his reputation for excellence is all over the globe. Maybe in your mind, someone must follow some traditional path before he/she can be good at something. That is simply not true.<br> -<br> Is Eric Johnson not "master" at the guitar? One could argue that without a formal Berkley education he is just a guy that plays guitar. However, he has broken ground and changed the way people view the instrument. His skill is breathtaking. John Mayer left Berkley because didactic education means very little in art. The practice of medicine is a blend of art and science. Mr. Ye has excelled at an art.<br> -<br> I was done with this thread until I needed to come back and re-educate you (and possibly others) about the education and practice of NPs/PAs.<br> -<br> Mr. Ye is a master. I will go to him with all of my work. You can certainly feel free to use someone else. After all, it is just a camera!</p>
  5. <p>I just don't know why someone that has a reputation for doing solid work cannot be considered a "master" as a <strong>friendly descriptive term</strong> born out of some mild excitement in bringing a lens back to life when other people just wanted to take my money or acted like arrogant jerks in email or on the phone.<br> Let me re-do the blog and instead call him a sloppy-desked Leica service person that according to Gus cannot accurately time a shutter. Maybe that would be better?<br> (yes, that was way heavy on the sarcasm in case you could not tell)</p>
  6. <p>Typical internet.<br> Jim and Gus.<br> I am a semi-pro 'tog that was excited about a wonderful experience and Gus jumps all over me because I clearly hit a nerve. Jim takes once sentence and spins it. (rolling eyes)<br> Seriously. Just ignore the thread. Ridiculous.</p>
  7. <p>Gus, you did not offend me, but you likely offended Mr. Ye. To be honest, your post sounds sort of like a jealous person ranting about the talents of someone else. I would be a little embarrassed if I was you. I guess because Ken Rockwell puts you in his referral list you feel you are obligated to bash the work of others. I find that childish. I would bet many here do as well.<br> -<br> I would just move on because to many all over the world, Mr. Ye is considered one of the best. His work, reputation, back-log, and overall customer service speaks for itself. I have not heard really anything bad about him on 3 large Leica forums. (well, coincidently, except for you)<br> <br /> -<br> To me, he is a master. for a variety of reasons. His reputation proceeds him and he took the time to invite me in, offer me food & drink, let me watch for 4 hours, and educated me every time he did something. He was very generous with his time and wisdom and had no reason to do so other than he seems to be a very talented person with a good heart.<br> As you say, I guess I am just not "qualified" to know what makes someone good.<br /> -<br> I don't judge talent by the cluttered nature of someone's desk. I judge it by the fact that he provided exceptional service to "me." My M3 is perfect and the lens was brought back to life when another shop told me I was basically delusional to think it can be fixed. Another shop saw the photo as well and told me to send it to them for a $350+ polish and re-coating. Again, this 2nd shop advised me to stay away from anyone else that told me they could repair the lens without a a lot of work. I went with my gut and Mr. Ye did not let me down.<br> -<br> I don't want to get into some ridiculous online battle. I can appreciate your post if this is your livelihood. That said, don't insult me and my blog with your emotional observations. I especially liked the one about him not having a shutter speed tester. He does, and I watched him use it and get accurate times throughout.<br /> -<br /> <br /> I will leave you with this. Just because you don't like his workspace, and think he is not doing things properly by having a cluttered environment, means little to me or anyone else that has had work done for them by Mr. Ye. Maybe he likes to work that way. Who are you to make this grand proclamation about someone you have never broke bread with? Maybe you are "better." That is great. Good for you.<br> <br /> -<br> In the end, Mr. Ye is a Leica master "to me." If you dislike my opinion, so be it.</p>
  8. <p>Thanks! I have not developed the roll I shot with the M3 yet.</p>
  9. <p>I posted this in another forum as well. Some might be interested.<br> This is about a Rigid 1957 Summicron 50mm lens I purchased cheap. I got this lens with an M3 from the same person and it was an awesome deal. Too good to be true. Why? The lens was loaded with haze, I mean bad. It had fungus on the front element. Shots were very hazy. It looked trashed, but outside the barrel looked factory new. The inside was horrid as it sat un-used in a basement for like 20 years.<br> I called a different repair shop first and he blew me off. He wanted to charge more money and after sending photos of the lens, he said it could not really be repaired. This was a place in RI and I will refrain from making him look bad here. He was really not a warm and inviting person. Sad, because he lost any future business and referrals.<br> So, I contacted Youxin Ye and he was very nice. He was honest in that it "might" be beyond repair. But, he told me I could visit him. Thankfully, he is only 50min away from my home.<br> I wrote an article about the visit on my blog. Take a look if you like.</p> <p>http://chrisbilodeauphotographyblog.com/2014/12/23/a-day-with-a-leica-master</p> <p>In the end, he brought the lens back to 95% original condition and told me I got a fantastic deal. I paid less than 1/3 market price today.<br> He also spent hours educating me about the M3 and lenses as he disassembled and repaired it all in front of me.<br> It was awesome.<br> -Chris</p>
  10. <p>I would love to get a new cell in this meter soon (even though it works now). It is so nice. Well-built compared to most crap nowadays. Matches the Leica body. retro. I love it.<br> I guess I could look for an MR version.</p>
  11. <p>So, that explains why the 50mm Summicron it came with is full of fungus and the meter works. It sat in darkness for like 20+ years.</p>
  12. <p>I am shocked, impressed, and amazed that this gadget from 1958 (that came in a leather case with the M3 I just got) still briskly reacts to light. Moreover, I checked it against the meter in my M8 and they both measured exactly the same given the same light source.<br /><br />Is there plutonium in this thing?<br /><br />How long can I expect this meter to last?</p>
  13. <p>I purchased a 1958 Leica M3 from someone online. Good seller. He said it is in 8/10 shape, but needs a CLA since it is sticky at shutter speeds lower than 1/15, otherwise works perfect.<br> I am in Massachusetts and will be bringing it to YYeCAMERA since he is 25 min away.<br> What do they do in a CLA? I ask because the "i" in Leica is missing some paint, just the dot over the "i."<br> Will he bring this baby back to 1958?<br> Thanks! -cb</p>
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