Black or Chrome M7??

[vic_.]

grant, thanks very much. Somehow I figured you'd say something like that, but it's good to hear it from a master, gives it a sense of validation.

 

You're right about materialism, but it aplies to everything and it's been around since man got the second loin cloth. What can one do about it except to change oneself and not follow the lemmings.

 

Your style reminds me of a "crazy wisdom" master. Here's a definition for those who don't understand:

 

"CRAZY WISDOM

 

An important aspect of the Vajrayana path is that of the Crazy Wisdom guru or master. The object of this teacher is to shake the student from his usual complacent and unaware state to one in which he is capable of receiving direct transmission of teachings.

 

One of the forms that Padmasambhava took was as 'Crazy Wisdom Guru'. He is recognisable in Tibetan art in this form as a wrathful figure riding on the back of a pregnant tigress. This form of wisdom is totally fearless and is not constrained under the normal rules of any particular doctrine, but is capable of doing anything to take the student into an appropriate state for reception of teachings. It is known for being totally spontaneous and acting in the moment of the circumstances."

 

Thanks again.

[Allen Herbert]

Vic,just excellent!

[Allen Herbert]

Truly, Grant has walked the way of the Vinderloo Masters. Thank you Vic for helping spreading that light to those of us who still walk in the mists of ignorance.

[christopher_engeler]

Black and chrome cameras and lenses have alternated in user's favor ever since the invention of the camera. Leica's first cameras were black and the late 1950's saw a resurgence of black as the "professional" look. I am told that this had to do with wartime photography, reducing reflections so as to avoid being targeted by enemy gunfire. Some cameras also came in olive (rare Canon F1 from the 1970's, current Voigtlander rangefinder). I chose the silver look for my M7 because it matches better with older screwmount Canon Serenar lenses I like to use occasionally. But I am also not going to be in the line of fire any time soon..., I hope.

[vic_.]

The black and chrome syndrome is also present in stereo equipment. In the mid-1980's everything went from silver to black. Today silver is back in style, and black is gauche.

[ray_moth]

If you ever intend to use a Motor-M, which is available only in black, then you might prefer a a black M7 to go with it. That thick black lump looks a bit tacky on the bottom of a silver-chrome body.

[Brad_]

But which strap? I read somewhere that oordination is pretty important. Should I accesorize with my bag or with the camera?

[Allen Herbert]

Those were the days.

 

The days when the wisdoms of the Vinderloo Masters ,were cast like pearls among the swine , for the benefit of us lowly mere mortals.

[don_e]

A black camera, black half-case, black strap...put in little black bag, black inside, black outside, with black zipper, black zipper pull, black zipper tape...put inside big black bag, black inside, black outside, with black zipper, black zipper pull, black zipper tape, black velcro, black velcro strip.

 

The Japanese started this...the black amp or vcr with black letters on black dials and switches...the black Nikon F...

 

Just say "no" to black (on black on black on black on black....)

[Allen Herbert]

Did someone say something about black...

 

Chrome is best,it reflects a message to the Universe, the great beyond...think about it...all those shiny cams.

 

We are are here.....jeez,why else would you want a little shiny cam.

[Allen Herbert]

If one of you spent this much time learning to see, you may just start understanding whats really is important.

 

There's a thought.

[mohir_ali]

Allen gets his inspiration from a bottle, 5pm EDT is midnight GMT. As for BvsC, I just look for the best deal and don't worry about the color. Are camera bags available in white? I've never seen one.