dlegaspi Posted May 13, 2002 Share Posted May 13, 2002 <i>I am not sure what you are referring to. Please provide links to such posts, that I supposodly made. </i><br><br> <a href="http://www.greenspun.com/bboard/q-and-a-fetch-msg.tcl? msg_id=008aFd">http://www.greenspun.com/bboard/q-and-a-fetch-msg.tcl? msg_id=008aFd</a><br> <a href="http://www.greenspun.com/bboard/q-and-a-fetch-msg.tcl? msg_id=008KqE">http://www.greenspun.com/bboard/q-and-a-fetch-msg.tcl? msg_id=008KqE</a> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kristian dowling Posted May 13, 2002 Author Share Posted May 13, 2002 Ok, thanks for doing Jacques homework Dexter. Out to get me too? <p> Well, one post is related, but made back in March, and the other is not related. I was just interested in another lens for my old OM-1. <p> But half a dozen in the last few weeks? C'mon, you uys can do better than that. And how many posts have i made in others' benefit huh? And what about the critique i offer on people's photos? <p> Don't give me this shit! please Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allen Herbert Posted May 13, 2002 Share Posted May 13, 2002 Dexter Legaspi Are you the post police ,is he doing any harm ,is he upsetting anyone!it seems to me that many poeple are interested in this post...just where are you coming from. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allen Herbert Posted May 13, 2002 Share Posted May 13, 2002 Or more important what are you trying to achieve,i wonder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olivier_reichenbach Posted May 13, 2002 Share Posted May 13, 2002 Kristian, tzzt,tzzt,tzzt... don't start again with foul language, you naughty boy, because you will have to apologize again, but everybody will have been shocked neverhteless.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olivier_reichenbach Posted May 13, 2002 Share Posted May 13, 2002 Kristian, tzzt,tzzt,tzzt... don't start again with foul language, you naughty boy, because you will have to apologize again, but everybody will have been shocked nevertheless.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacques_balthazar1 Posted May 14, 2002 Share Posted May 14, 2002 Not that I want to get dragged too far into this game, as the search capabilities on Lusenet are rather "rustic", but I repeat that you have been putting forward questions, as well as statements, on the topic of "oh boy I cannot focus that 90 saa and need to trade it against F100, Y or Z, what do you think?", at least half a dozen times in recent weeks. That is counting posts in various threads, not actual thread creation, where I find 'only' 3 thread creations (on top of the 90mm trade/selling threads. <p> In the 4 weeks prior to that, you have produced other clear cut statements saying how terrific the 90 saa is. In March, you produced statements such as "At f/2 it matches my old and loved Nikkor AF 85mm f/1.4 at f/4", "I just wanted to shout this out to the world as I am absolutely estatic", I must guess you had no problem focusing it at the time... <p> BTW, I do not have any problem searching my private inbox and sent items folder, but do not consider it proper to publicise private mails. However, the following sentence from you is innocuous enough not to violate privacy while illustrating my point: "I'd like a Dynax 9 or 7 with the 85mm f/1.4, but I need to find an easy trade. " <p> Now, since you challenged me, and by typing a couple of words in Google, I've just encountered some of your posts in other fora, such as a lens review where you describe your photo background as "professional" with "11-20 years experience". Which is a great achievement as you have presented yourself here last January as being 23! And statements regarding the 85mm f1.4 Nikkor AF such as "This lens will stay with me forever" (August 1). If I were your fiancée, I would worry about your promises of eternal commitment ! ;-) <p> Nothing wrong with all this. Part of the fun. My only gripe is that it is irritating to take someone's questions seriously, to the point of gathering illustrative images and posting them at his request, only to realise that such efforts are pretty useless, and seem forgotten after a few days... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kristian dowling Posted May 14, 2002 Author Share Posted May 14, 2002 OK, you are right. All I want to do is stuff people around. I have nothing better to do with my time. <p> Then to you Jacques, on this ocassion- for the advice- thanks but no thanks. <p> ok? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kristian dowling Posted May 14, 2002 Author Share Posted May 14, 2002 Jacques, for your information (and interested others), I have been involved with photography since I was 10 years of age. Does this make me a wiz at all gear? No, and THAT"S WHY I ASK FOR OTHER"S ADVICE. Like or not, you dont' need to comment, neither do you need to attack or question my experience or credibility. <p> Or maybe you do, just for kicks. Well then, so be it. <p> Any more suggestions or advice from productive forum members? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olivier_reichenbach Posted May 14, 2002 Share Posted May 14, 2002 Jacques, leave it alone. Give the guy a break. It IS sometimes difficult to ma ke a choice, there are so many good systems out there, and Kristian wants to put an end to his long quest for the affordable definitive system. So it is normal to be at a loss sometimes. Remarks about his private life («if I were you fiancée...») are of very bad taste and don't show much maturity from your part either. And let me tell you that I bought a lens from this guy a few weeks ago, and the transaction went smoothly, in a gentlemanly manner and right on time. This guy is no fool. He may get carried away from time to time, but he's no fool. <p> This being said, Kristian, I know you like the F100 and I've seen a couple on sale on eBay. I doubt they cost more than a Contax RX, and I understand you still have a couple of lenses in Nikon mount, right? Go for it. If you have to go back to SLR, I realy think the F100 is THE best value for the money. I had one, traded it, and regret it to this day. Yes, maybe the Zeiss lenses are a little bit better, but, budget-wise, Nikon is hard to beat. Don't try to have your cake and eat it. It never works. Cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaiblanke Posted May 14, 2002 Share Posted May 14, 2002 Every personal flame war aside, it seems to me that you have not yet made your decision. There are a lot of choices out there, from Nikon over Canon and Olympus to Leica and Contax to name a few. The difference between these systems is marginal, no large gaps here. All these optics are quite good, some may be a bit better than others. <br>But you as a user must feel comfortable with your decision. It is the same with me, whenever I have something nice, I go on looking instead of looking closely at what I have and use it to the limits. This is why I have a bunch of lenses for my Leicas, but did not work on my skills as far as I should have to. So if you find something you seem to like, go for it (i.e. rent it first for about 2 weeks), and try it to the limits. If it feels good and delivers the results you want, then keep / buy it, otherwise try the next.<br>Switching gear is tempting, of course, but does not give you better results. Lately I got a film back from my chinese 6*6 SLR and I found the results to be some of the best I produced, though about 10 of these cameras together are worth the cost of one Leica lens. And when I look at my old slides shot with a Praktika and a russian 50/1.7 in M42 mount, the results are about the same as those from my Leica or Contax with appropriate (and expensive) lenses. <br> What does this mean ? Before dropping a camera / lenses take your time and use them. This is not only true for Leica lenses, but for about everything new. It really takes time to to get used to, but then you are rewarded in better results than you may think of before. Just have a look at Glenns (?) pictures with an Elmar 2.8; I doubt I would get these with an elmar which I not yet have and buying one would not bring me closer to this, but maybe I have another lens which I may also use and which gives me equally nice pictures. But here no recommendations of other people help me; here I have to go out and shoot some pictures myself - and maybe you have reached this point now where one try is worth more than a thousand recommendations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlegaspi Posted May 14, 2002 Share Posted May 14, 2002 ok Kristian, here's a straight answer from me: based on your posts, i'm given the impression that you <b>really</b> want the Nikon. buy the F100, man. don't settle for anything that you don't want...because you will find yourself selling it...which will be more expensive! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wgpinc Posted May 14, 2002 Share Posted May 14, 2002 Kristian, If it was me I would buy the Nikon 85 1.4 - Adorama lists it for $779 USD. You can always use an N-80 body for under $400. Gets you way under your price range. I use Canon and Leica R but I think the Nikon 85 1.4 is so good that it is one reason I would consider switching to Nikon, their Digital slr is another reason (D1X, D100). Another way to go is pick up an R4 or R4s $350-400 and a 90 elmarit or cron $500-600. Keeps you in Leica R. Lot of the R lenses are real bargains and I am back to using my R4 and liking it better than my R7. I have an excellent R4S that I am considering letting go. I mean how many R bodies do I need. Good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacques_balthazar1 Posted May 14, 2002 Share Posted May 14, 2002 Oliver, My "remarks about his private life " were not remarks at all, but a tongue in cheek hint, accompanied by a smiley. I hope that is how it has been understood. Kristian has always been forthcoming in supplying here private details about his life, including the status of his girlfriend ("fiancée"), her name, and pictures of her. And she is lovely ! <p> I am way too paranoid to ever share such private details in a public site myself BTW... <p> On a more general behaviour topic: I seem to get into conflict by the sole fact that I have a tendency to take people seriously when I read them, to remember what they write and to feel and express disappointment when I encounter blatant incoherence or self-denial. Kristian is not the only one of us showing such a lack of coherence. <p> People (the well known "lurker") do make (or change) buying/selling decisions according to what they read here and in other web resources. I have been personally influenced in that respect, and have spent cash based on evaluations I have read in newsgroups. You, I, and all posters (should) take responsibility for what we state, recommend or denounce, and (should) think twice before posting extactic comments or other positive or negative recommendations. It is very easy to pose as "specialists" or "pros" even when we really are incompetent bored wannabees with a computer and too much time on our hands. <p> Also, when you ask questions to others, you should respect the time and the work spent to provide documented answers. I personally spent well over an hour scanning illustrative pics to respond to a previous request on same topic by Kristian, others have spent time on this as well, I'm sure. It is legitimate to feel irritated when you realise that whatever answers are supplied, the guy seems keen to start from scratch again and require more of the same. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allen Herbert Posted May 14, 2002 Share Posted May 14, 2002 the guy seems keen to start from scratch again and require more of the same <p> I can understand Kristian on what would seem a endless quest.I am trying to decide what backup i should choose for my Leica M6,i do not really want to make a mistake.I feel like posting thousands of times till i have heard every point of view,it is just human nature.We are talking about real money.Members of the forum should be pleased that other members seek their views,and respect then enought to ask. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kristian dowling Posted May 14, 2002 Author Share Posted May 14, 2002 OK, I understand where Jacques is comming from and he has a good point. But it doesn't make it any easier to make these decisions when I am not supported thats all. <p> No hard feelings jacques ok :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kristian dowling Posted May 15, 2002 Author Share Posted May 15, 2002 Jacques, I do have some advice. <p> Assumption and insinuation leads to trouble. Be wise with your comments, and speak as you would if the person/people is/are right in front of you. <p> That way, respect is maintained. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kristian dowling Posted May 17, 2002 Author Share Posted May 17, 2002 Well I ended up with the FM3a and the AF DC 105mm f/2D lens. An awesome combination that I hope will deliver. <p> Thanks to everyone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diego_k. Posted August 11, 2002 Share Posted August 11, 2002 I know this is very late, suming it up, you wanted Leica Glass with non Leica R body. Have you seen this? http://www.cameraquest.com/NikF2R.htm Best ever SLR + best lenses ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retro_man Posted March 6, 2005 Share Posted March 6, 2005 Jacques, remember that no good deed ever goes unpunished :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadowfox Posted October 5, 2007 Share Posted October 5, 2007 Interesting thread. I was drawn here because of the mention of several Contax SLR's that I am using/pursuing currently. I have used the RTS, and a 137MD, got them both for fractions of their original price (sometimes I love digital). I am looking towards getting an RTS II and the 139 Q. One observation, despite the "prediction" about the servicability of the Contax SLR's in this thread, I found no basis for that 5 years later. Both Contaxes that I got are very solid, easy to use, and the pictures results speaks for their quality. Everything is still where they should be (except for the darn leatherette). As far as service and repair, at least in the US: http://www.contaxusa.com/service.asp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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