jay bee

I was looking at prices for 50 roll bricks of Tri-X at B&H and

noticed the considerable difference between USA - $212.50, USAW

(Grey) - $149.50 and Imported - $104.50. Is there a real difference

in film quality or should I opt for the lowest price? I'm not a pro

or anything but want to make sure that my images aren't given short

shrift. I've liked my results that I've gotten from the single rolls

I've purchased at my local photography store and want to standardize

on the film, hence the desire to purchase a large quantity.

 

Please let me know which I should opt for or concerns I should be be

wary of.

 

Thx

Andrew - the reason this board exists is so that we can exchange ideas, etc not to spew your pompous, sarcastic suggestions.

 

Nice holiday spirit...

Thanks for the heads up, I loved Slightly Out of Focus. Unfortunately neither amazon or barnes & noble have it available :-(.

I understand the value of Passport, thanks Jay. The larger question is does the very existence of Passport price Leica cameras and lenses out of range for a greater number of photographers? Is it a significant part of Leica prices? The lesser question is my elmar dilemma.

Another vote for OpTech. It protects the camera perfectly for $25.

I was just wondering something regarding the cost of the passport

warranty. I want to buy a 50 collapsible and went to my local dealer

who is having a Leica Day on Saturday. I can get a new one for $625

(with the LD discount) or a slightly used one for $450. The

only "real" difference is that there is the lack of the warranty for

the used lens.

 

So, is the insurance worth a close to 40% premium AND more generally

does the existence of the warranty inflate the cost of Leica stuff

too much? Could they remove the warranty (or modify it to perhaps 1

year), drop prices and increase sales?

m6ttl last year when I was 33.

Shadow & Substance about W. Eugene Smith - the prototype tortured genius. I also thoroughly enjoyed Slightly Out of Focus by Capa - great story. Shutterbabe ain't half bad either.

I have had my M6 TTL for a year now and have to say that it has been the most fulfilling and educational time I've ever had in photography. A lowly amature, it has allowed me to learn more tangibly and although I'm sure other cameras could have afforded me this education I don't think it would have been nearly as fun. Yes it allows you to capture great pictures, but for me its helped my learning process in photography.

Great portfolio and a true slice of American life. Perfect Thanksgiving posting.

Much discussion has occured regarding the differences in the

direction that the shutter dial turns for M6 TTL/M7's vs. the rest of

the M stable.

 

I would love to aquire an M4 as a second body to my M6 TTL but am

concerned about the discrepancy in the shutter dial direction. Is it

at all possible to modify the dial in a cost effective manner to make

them consistent? My preference would be to modify an M4 and perhaps

even install the "oversized" dial.

 

Having no mechanical familiarity with the inner workings of these

gems I thought I'd ask y'all.

 

Happy Thanksgiving

Paul - question for you regarding your elmar. Does that have the telescoping hood? It doesn't look like it from you picture.

 

Thx

1-1-1(contax T2)

I now have a better understanding on the merits of aspherical elements especially relative to "normal" focal lengths. I love my 50 rigid summicron and now have no need to aspire to anything else.

 

My wallet thanks you all...

Appreciate the erudite responses. Thanks

Ease up gearheads. I was just curious as to why Leica didn't see fit to make an aspherical 50mm. Wasn't complaining about the current models or other manufacturers offerings, but thought it was odd.

I haven't seen any discussion/explanation for this, so - why isn't

there a 50mm aspherical in either summicron or summilux? It seems

strange that Leica wouldn't apply the state of the art in lens

technology to one of the more popular focal lengths.

Take a look at this article. Its not an "M", but you get the leica glass...

 

http://www.lhsa.org/pdf/vf351LeicaPhotography.pdf

I have a 50mm Summicron Rigid that I'd like to get CLA'd. Since I

live in Bergen County, NJ I brought it to the Leica USA folks in

Northvale to have them take a look. They quoted $114 to do a thorough

CLA and that it would take them 2 weeks. Based on some recent posts,

I'll allow that 2 weeks may be an optimistic timeline but wanted to

get your thoughts on how reasonable the price is vs Sherry and DAG.

Additionally, any comments on the relative quality of work among the

three sources mentioned would be appreciated.

 

Thanks much,

J

Couldn't you have been a bit more concise?

Chuck - you're going to set off a debate on the merits of 35 vs. 50 to start your Leica life off with. I have both the 35 and 50 crons and like them both equally albeit for different purposes. Purchased them both second hand - a 50 rigid and 35 pre-ASPH version and haven't been disappointed with either.

 

Go with the Leica 50 if you're convinced thats the focal length to start with as the glass is the real reason the take the plunge into Leica IMHO.

 

Best,

J

Saw the exhibit @ ICP - gotta say that I was underwhelmed especially after having seen the Gene Smith show Pittsburgh show there a few months ago.

Another one supporting the bottom loading for structural reasons. I like the fact that it can take a beating, especially when it comes off passport coverage. As most have said, its no big deal and you really have to have your hands full for it to be cumbersome.

 

Plus - I believe I'm able to get more shots per roll of film because of this loading method. Perhaps I'm wrong?

Wow - what vibrant color. Great shot. What film did you use?

Victor - Had a very similar experiece with an F100. Purchased one new a year ago June and by October realized that it didn't help my learning of the principles of photography. Sold it and purchased an M6 TTL and haven't looked back since. Its not only a great tool for taking pictures because of its quality and portability, but it is a great "teacher". At least thats been my experience.

 

Much luck,

J