terry_rory Posted July 12, 2003 Share Posted July 12, 2003 Why did someone have to ruin it for me by pointing out that our Queen (Elizabeth 'Saxe Coburg Gotha') uses a Leica M? Is it because she is a German or was the M a freebie from Leica? (Our Royalty pay for nothing!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jason_b. Posted July 12, 2003 Share Posted July 12, 2003 --Way up above... Benedict Fernandez is a GUY! And Nan Goldin has always used the Leica, its just that after she got an M6 and used the meter, her pictures got much less interesting. Too perfectly exposed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ali1 Posted July 12, 2003 Share Posted July 12, 2003 Hi Noddy, This type of thread appears from time to time. I assume (because last time this thread was posted and received some answers from women) that women would prefer to read rather than write on the forum. I myself read and the majority of the time don't think that some threads warrant an answer (in the nicest possible way). I don't agree that the 'M's' are a guys toy, more that women prefer to play rather than to compare and discuss their toys. For your information though I will discuss my toy (just to quote one thing and do another). I have an M2 with a 35, 50 and 90 lens with 3 filters (for B&W)in pretty good condition. All were purchased in 1956 or 1957. It also has a light meter that doesn't function correctly. Like someone else on this thread I prefer black & white and develop my own in the darkroom. Mostly using Ilford film and Ilford paper, occassionally though I do use some Agfa and Kodak. Thanks Ali Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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h._p. Posted July 13, 2003 Share Posted July 13, 2003 "Is it because she is a German or was the M a freebie from Leica? " She got it from Wallace Heaton when they weren't a trade name for Dixons. And it's been featured on a stamp (it's a M3 with an MC meter mounted). I know, it's truly sad that I know such things but what can I say? My mind's a ragbag of trivia... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terry_rory Posted July 13, 2003 Share Posted July 13, 2003 Hmmm. Coincidence Harvey. I have just been considering an M3 with 50mm Elmar and MC meter for £899... https://secure.ffordes.com/Shop/Images/used/63748.jpg Not sure how I would feel about using the same setup as Frau Liz! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
h._p. Posted July 14, 2003 Share Posted July 14, 2003 Well, it's what I use. Personally, I try to think about our 'first family' as just another ghastly Soap Opera that I need to avoid on the TV. My M3 with MC works a treat but then, I have German ancestors too :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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