don_maldon

This developer seems difficult, at times, to find. Anyone have a formula for "Diafine"? thanks

I use the 50 mostly on the 0.85 but can use it on the 0.58 without

any difficulty. Now that I have the wides, I will be using it with

the 0.85 more. BTW, if I could only have one of these bodies, I

would pick the 0.58....it just suits my style better.

Nice. I've had parents angry with me because I had taken (stolen) a

pic of their children without permission.

Very nicely done. I would like to see Kerry (previous post) obtain

this image with his new noisy Cannon digital.

Would like to purchase a wide angle lens in the range of 21 mm to 24 mm. Advice of makes and models would be appreciated as well as pro/cons. Do I really need optional viewfinders? Price not an issue but would like to dave $$. Thanks Don

I've been told that over 95% of ALL film sold is to amateur

photographers. This being the case, once the masses go over to

digital, the makers of film will only be supplying the more serious.

Will R&D cease, what about the cost? I think film will always be

available, but at what price.

Monarch Beach, CA

Should have been more specific. I'm going to Italy and will be gone

about 3 weeks. Planning on taking 75-100 rolls of film but have been

told that some authorities/countries have restrictions of the number

of rolls which can be taken into the country. Any truth?

I can take dwith me?

I've have considered your questions several times myself. I have

found that even 1.0 might not be fast enough all the time. I no

longer stress over the "which lens" question, but now consider which

film. Faster films have eased my pain.

I'm looking at this Euro$ very close at the present time since I will

going to Italy 5/2002. When you say that the Euro is down, are you

saying that the price paid by those of us with the USD will be paying

more for goods and services, or less once exchanged?

Thanks to all for the valuable insights. Guess I'll just stay home.

Just kidding. Thanks again. Don

Going to Italy, anyone have problems with thieves? Been told that your pocket can be picked before you get out of the airport.

Ditto. Enough said.

Both my M6 have them. No problems. Also recommend Lutz's "thingy"

for reducing the dreaded "viewfinder flare".

I have the Calumet bag which "pops" up like a tent. About $80.00 and

very happy with quality.

Great responses. Thanks, I'll give it a try. Merry Christmas. Don

Nice image Mike. Film and developer details?

I'll have to think about this one although I have been very staisfied

with your other products. I have the sling and shade. The shade

stays on all the time and has reduced the dreaded Leica finder flare

as stated. Keep up the good work.

In addition to my B&W developing,I wish to try E6. Has anyone done at home E6 developing using the kits available? Is it worth the trouble and expense. I presently pay $6.00 for one roll of 120 to be developed and of course pushing adds an additional $2.00

 

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Thanks and have a Merry Chirstmas

Don

Tim,

I have enjoyed your site. I too have made the switch, but to Leica

from Nikon. I had a F5 with lenses (all AF-S) out to 400mm and used

this very little. So big and bulky not to mention heavy. I found

that I would replace the camera and lens back into a backpack to

avoid damaging the camera/lens. Price? the F5 is no cheaper that the

M6TTL which gets much more use than the Nikon ever did. Whild

walking around, I'm more able to shield the Leica and lens than the

Nikon equipment. Thanks for sharing.

Yes Bob, but when you rate it at 200, are your developing time those

of 200 or 400?

Normal development at 400 or pulled to 200?

I have a Gitzo carbon fiber tripod with Arca Swiss ball head. Great

setup. Rock solid and reliable. I once got the Gitzo full of pine

sap while hiking. I was able to field strip the tripod, clean and

reassemble all without tools. Wonderful.

any tricks or suggestions on its use. Seems straight forward. One thing I don't care for is that the exposure compensation is not retained once the unit is turned off.