tommy_baker

> For most people, camera collecting is over, just like collect junk in your garage.

In that case, I'd be happy to accept everyones leica junk for free. I'll take good care of it and

even find a nice shelf for it. And every 4-6 weeks give it a good fondle so it feels loved. I'll

even pay for you to post it to me from abroad =0)

thanks for the response Neil. how did you add the noise and did you use any B&W plugins to

achieve the high contrast look

nice work. could you share your post processing technique used in these shots. were they

shot at 640 iso and above, dng or jpeg. or was the grain added in PP. thanks

just wondered if anyone had used both the 1st version f1.0 58mm lens and the current E60 version. Is

there a colour difference? ie. the colour on the latest is better or is there no noticeable difference. If not

I'll check out the E58 version as its lighter, has the detachable hood and protrudes less into the VF. My

only query is the colour coatings.

I'd be interested in hearing actual experience with those who have owned and shot with both these

lenses. Thanks in advance

> Anyone done a direct comparison w/the V/C 15/4.5?

you can compare it at VC15 @ 4.5 vs Zeiss 15 shot @ 4.5

but its kinda pointless. its like comparing apple vs oranges:

4.5 vs 2.8

cheap vs expensive

small vs large

light vs heavy

need a say more

no problem Joel. Give him a call if he doesn't reply in a few days. Sometimes he's very busy

and doesn't get round to replying.

He is one of THE best Leica technicians in the world.

I think he's talking about the canted rewind crank with folded lever.

Yes DAG (Don Goldberg) has them. He has all sorts of parts. He even got me two original

black paint M4 rewind knobs a while back

Call him, he has A LOT of parts not listed on his site.

James, are you sure the vintage and current 50/2.8 elmars can be retracted into an M8?

discussion on the leica user forums state it is not the case. seems unclear. see here:

http://www.leica-camera-user.com/digital-forum/7461-using-50-2-8-m85.html?

highlight=m8+50%2F2.8

http://www.leica-camera-user.com/digital-forum/6994-will-collapsible-lens-really-

work-m8-2.html?highlight=m8+50%2F2.8

thanks for the responses guys. i now know re 1.

> 3. Are you so sure of the advantage in price once you have stripped out VAT (there's no

duty on DSLRs)? Of course, you've just missed the UKP200 rebate that finished on 31

October having been running since February, and you are in no position to take advantae

of the newly introduced rebate in North America (or I suspect any rebate that might be

running in Hong Kong).

so theres No Duty on DSLRS? - didn't know that, how come? usually cameras have about a

5% duty. yes, yes, i know imissed on the 200 squid rebate. ah, well. But warehouseExpress

have dropped their price by 100 pounds so i think they are about 1699 UKP now. but

maybe i can wait till the upgrade? when it comes out, which maybe soon

> 4. Given that you can write off the cost in your business, any differential in price may

look small on an after tax basis compared with the hassles of not having you camera

turned around rapidly when you need a repair.

yes, thats what i figured. buying local then is defintely worth it

whats the price of a 5D over there at a good reputable shop that does one of the best deals in town?

just curious. and i'm assuming its a good place to get all sorts of electronic gear like portable storage

devices like the Epson P-4000 or Canon M80 (how much are these) and extreme III cards, price of 2GB

CF and SD cards?

thanks for your responses

Been contemplating of getting a 5D in HongKong, as I think its quite a bit cheaper than buying here in

the UK. but then I thought of things like:

1. warranty - would Canon UK recognise and honour the warranty on a camera bought outside of the

country. if not that would be a major hassle and draw-back if anything goes wrong

2. registering with CPS - would Canon Professional Service only register UK purchased gear?

The customs and duty thing is not a big deal as I'm VAT registered and can claim it back anyway. But

just wondered if saving a few hundred bucks is really worth it considering the above.

Any thoughts, ideas, suggestions?

> I've also used PS to give some of the images a more Leica image feel.

allen, would be very interested in hearing about your technique

Thank you Al. I'll give it a try when I get a chance. I have always wondered if these are

really necessary. Also do they risk scratching the top-plate. And as mentioned looks like it

might catch onto clothing or something. cheers.

Retail prices are coming in at 2900 & 920 UKP respectiviely (including VAT). Anyone know any UK deals

running deals on these either separately or as a kit?