mike crist Posted February 3, 2004 Share Posted February 3, 2004 I noticed in another post that the previously discussed get together of South Florida Forum Members (active and lurkers alike) has apparently been confirmed to take place at or near the Camera Show on 2/14 at the Armory in North Miami. Further details would be welcome! I agree with Jay that the show is a big disappointment compared to it's promoters claims of being as "The Big One". However, I have bought and sold a lot of gear there over the past four years, and I've never come away empty-handed or left without some bargains. So regardless of whether we score any Leica items, there are enough deals on peripherals and non-Leica stuff that should make for some interesting browsing and haggling. I have a lot of Leica R, Nikon and Canon FD gear that I will bringing to swap and sell in order to feed my M habit. Email me for a list if you are interested. More to the point, it would be nice to personally meet some of the folks here, and I'm sure there are others of like mind that would enjoy sharing a beer or two while talking about things Leica. While I'm not big on descending as a pack on some part of town to photograph local "decisive moments", it would be pleasant to spend some time with others who share this corner of real estate on photo.net. I look forward to meeting everybody. Let's agree on a time and location! Cheers! -- Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
victor_cruz1 Posted February 3, 2004 Share Posted February 3, 2004 Mike, I too was thinking more along the lines of having a couple with some forumers when originally suggesting a get together. It does however appear that they will meet at the camera show. I have no idea as to what else is being scheduled as another forumer took over the planning. I'm unable to attend on 2/14 but would be very interested in another get together more along the lines of what you've mentioned the following weekend, or whenever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al_kaplan1 Posted February 3, 2004 Share Posted February 3, 2004 Mike, I've marked the date in my appointment calendar. All we need is a time! Getting there is no problem; I just live 6 blocks east of the armory. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terry_rory Posted February 3, 2004 Share Posted February 3, 2004 You guys do realise that 14th Feb is St Valentines day?? Your ladies are going to be sooo pleased that you are all going to a Leica love-in with other men on THEIR day! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike crist Posted February 3, 2004 Author Share Posted February 3, 2004 I plan to arrive @ 10am and meet with a couple of dealers with whom I've done business with before, see if anyone wants to buy what I'm selling, trade what I don't sell for something I want, browse the rest of the tables and call it quits by noon. So, we perhaps we could all rendezvous at the Armory's snack bar at noon and head out for lunch somewhere reasonably close by. Al Kaplan, any ideas on that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
victor_cruz1 Posted February 3, 2004 Share Posted February 3, 2004 <<You guys do realise that 14th Feb is St Valentines day?? >> Yup! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terry_rory Posted February 3, 2004 Share Posted February 3, 2004 Your laydees will massacree you all for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jay_. Posted February 3, 2004 Share Posted February 3, 2004 Real Leica fondlers don't need wives or girlfriends. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom5 Posted February 3, 2004 Share Posted February 3, 2004 I'm going to the camera show and would like to meet the other S. Florida Leica group members. I second the idea of meeting at the snack bar at noon and then going out to lunch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lucien1 Posted February 3, 2004 Share Posted February 3, 2004 There is an interesting Pdf on Chasseur d'Images web site from a test of the Canon EOS 1Ds and 10D with 16-35/2,8. The results are better on the 10D/300D. http://www.photim.net/Acrobat/Ci-Lab.pdf Their conclusion is that only few EOS lenses are working well with EOS 1Ds' full size Cmos. I think Leica was right to choose a 1,37x CCD for the Leica R digital back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lucien1 Posted February 3, 2004 Share Posted February 3, 2004 Sorry, wrong place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jay_. Posted February 3, 2004 Share Posted February 3, 2004 Yeah, stay out of Florida Lucien or me and Al will feed you to the gators. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al_kaplan1 Posted February 3, 2004 Share Posted February 3, 2004 Gators really don't like dining on fresh people. Synthetic fabrics don't digest easily. Their more usual method of eating larger animals is to stash them under water for a week or more and allow them to ripen until they're easy to pull apart. Yum! High noon at the snack bar sounds like a plan. There are several restaurants within a mile or two of the armory. On the NW corner of Biscayne Blvd. (U.S. 1) and 123rd St. there is a flower cart so you can return home properly equipped to appease the lady in your life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jay_. Posted February 3, 2004 Share Posted February 3, 2004 <<Gators really don't like dining on fresh people.>> Ok then Lucien's got nothing to worry about, only his views are stale. <<there is a flower cart so you can return home properly equipped to appease the lady in your life.>> And for you guys who don't want those flowers up your a** for skipping out to a camera show on Valentine's day, there are some good jewelry stores at the Bal Harbour Mall down Collins a piece. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john_r._fulton_jr. Posted February 3, 2004 Share Posted February 3, 2004 I had lunch with Al on Friday. We had a very nice lunch at Jimmy's (on 125th). Don't know if that's where you'll end up but good food, and a good "Leica" joint. Thanks again, Al for the get-together. Sorry I couldn't make it to the group meet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jay_. Posted February 3, 2004 Share Posted February 3, 2004 <<and a good "Leica" joint>> Al, you'll have to roll it for me, I'm a long time out of practice ;>) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charles barcellona www.bl Posted February 3, 2004 Share Posted February 3, 2004 Ya know... we can meet anyplace. I asked for dates and places... only one person responded with anything real. That was put out here, with a request for further suggestion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al_kaplan1 Posted February 3, 2004 Share Posted February 3, 2004 Jimmie's Place is about eight blocks or so from the Armory and has traditional American diner fare at reasonable prices along with very decent coffee, and pies and cakes. You'll still have enough cash left to buy those flowers! John and I had a long interesting conversation about nearly everything under the sun, photographic and otherwise. It was a thouroughly enjoyable lunch. Thanks, John! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al_kaplan1 Posted February 4, 2004 Share Posted February 4, 2004 Just a reminder that the show hours are 11 AM to 5 PM on Saturday, and 10 AM to 4 PM if you decide to return on Sunday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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