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    Is it worthwhile getting a Leica CL?

    in Leica and Rangefinders

    Posted

    <p>Hi all<br>

    I never owned a SLR or rangefinder camera - only got into serious photography in 2007 when I got a Canon 400D.<br>

    I currently shoot with Olympus Micro 4/3 with Micro 4/3 lenses (Panasonic 20mm f1.7 mostly) and a few manual legacy lenses via adaptors (Olymlpus OM 50mm f1.4, 135mm f 3.5, Minolta Rokkor 45mm f2, Minolta M Rokkor 40mm f2).<br>

    Now I am considering to get a Leica CL. I have the opportunity to get one together with a with Leica Summicron 40mm f 2 and a Minolta M Rokkor 90mm f4.<br>

    I can also use both the Leica Summicron 40mm f 2 and a Minolta M Rokkor 90mm f4 on the Olympus PEN E-P1 via adaptor, but it it worthwhile also getting the Leica CL body?<br>

    I'm wondering if the look from a Leica rangefinder with film is much different than digital Micro 4/3 with the M-lenses. Of course there is also a bit of nostalgia involved for me - I think that it would be cool to have an "old" camera in my collection.<br>

    Finally, can you please share some ideas about the best way to develop film from a Leica? Own darkroom or "typical" development by giving the film to a photography shop or an elecronics chain store?<br>

    And is it worthwhile getting a scanner to scan in negatives or developed photos?<br>

    I know most of my questions I have to answer myself but qould appreciate some opinions and comments from others.<br>

    Thank you in advance.<br>

    Cheers<br>

    John</p>

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    Bag or pouch for Oly PEN EP-1

    in Olympus

    Posted

    <p>Hello Godfrey and Maurice<br>

    Thank you for the ideas.<br>

    I ordered the Lowepro Terraclime 100 because it is cheaper than the Domke F-5XB and it is also water resistant.<br>

    The Domke has the advantage of a better inner division but the camera wrap that comes with the Lowepro can probably also be used as a division if not wrapped around something.</p>

    Bag or pouch for Oly PEN EP-1

    in Olympus

    Posted

    <p>Hello<br>

    Do you think that the Lowepro Terraclime 50 (14 X 6.5 X 12 cm) <a href="http://products.lowepro.com/product/Terraclime-50,2114,25.htm">http://products.lowepro.com/product/Terraclime-50,2114,25.htm</a> is a suitable bag for the E-P1 plus an additional lens?<br>

    Or would something a little bigger like the Lowepro Apex nnn AW, here the 120 AW (14.8 X 10 X 17 cm) <a href="http://products.lowepro.com/product/Apex-120-AW,1902,20.htm">http://products.lowepro.com/product/Apex- 120-AW,1902,20.htm</a> be better?<br>

    What bags or pouches, if any, do the already-E-P1-owners amongst you use?<br>

    Thanks in advance!<br>

    John</p>

    Olympus PEN E-P1 - will you buy it or not?

    in Olympus

    Posted

    <p>Just for interest same I would like to see how many people will consider to buy the Oly PEN or have already baught it and who will definitely not do it.<br>

    Therefore please just wite "yes" or "no".<br>

    You do not have to provide any reasons for your answer but of course you can if you want to.<br>

    Thanks, I'm looking forward to the results!<br>

    John</p>

    What really is the best point and shoot?

    in Mirrorless Digital Cameras

    Posted

    <p>I know this is a little off topic but do you consider the Olympus PEN E-P1 as a point and shoot camera?<br>

    Today I went to an electronics warehouse to look, feel and test the Oly PEN because I have been very interested since I read about it. They keep it in a display cabinet together with all the DSLR's and not with the "normal" P&S cameras on the open shelve where anybody walking past can play with it.<br>

    I must admit that I was quite tempted to take out my credit card and to bring it home but I decided to hold off. Maybe the price will come down in a few months time.<br>

    Cheers<br>

    John</p>

     

    Lowepro Vertex 200 AV vs Tamrac Expedition 6x

    in Accessories

    Posted

    Hello all

     

    I am considering a new camera backpack and have narrowed down my choice to the

    two mentioned in the subject.

     

    From your experiec, which is the best? I think the Tamrac Expedition 6x is

    quite new so I hope someone has experience with it already.

     

    The LowePro is heavier and the Tamrac a little cheaper.

     

    Both bags have the laptop bag in the top flap. Does this not make it top heavy

    and is it not better to have the laptop next to your back?

     

    Thanks in advance

     

    John

    Tripod and head as checked-in flight luggage

    in Accessories

    Posted

    I got myself a Manfrotto Mini Pro 190 X PROB tripod and 322 RC 2 head together

    with a Manfrotto MBAG 80:

     

    Tripod: http://www.amazon.com/Manfrotto-190XPROB-Section-Aluminum-

    Tripod/dp/B000N7VPRW/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1200433061&sr=8-

    1

     

    Head: http://www.amazon.com/Bogen-Manfrotto-322RC2-Horizontal-Action-

    Connect/dp/B000184N22/ref=pd_bbs_sr_2?

    ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1200433061&sr=8-2

     

    Bag: http://www.amazon.de/Manfrotto-Stativtasche-80-MBAG/dp/B000JLK5T6

    /ref=sr_1_38?ie=UTF8&s=ce-de&qid=1200394191&sr=8-38

     

     

    Will this gear withstand being handled as checked-in luggage on flights?

     

    Should I polster the tripod and head inside the bag to protect it better?

     

    Any tips would be very welcome.

    Canon EF-S 18-55mm IS plus EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS better than Sigma 18-200/3,5-6,3 DC OS ?

    in Canon EOS Mount

    Posted

    I am new to DSLR (and to SLR) and three weeks ago purchased an EOS 400D with

    the EF-S 18-55 kit. Now I am looking into getting a lens or multiple lenses

    with a bigger range plus image stabalizer. I have been reading up on this and

    have a few questions regarding lenses that fall within my budget:

     

    1. Is it a better choice to get the two new Canon lenses mentioned in the

    subject (the EF-S 18-55mm IS plus the EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS) instead of the

    SIGMA 18-200/3,5-6,3 DC OS (optical stabalizer)? The difference in price for

    the two Canon lenses together compared to the Sigma lense is minimal.

     

    2. Is USM a big advantage compared to no USM so that I should rather get the

    Canon EF 70-300mm 1:4,0-5,6 IS USM and use this together with the standard EF-

    S 18-55 lense that I already have?

     

    3. Any other suggestions and advice on another lense with image stabalizer

    that would be a good choice for me?

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