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<p>but the real issue here is--do the pics "glow", seeing how they were taken with a leica.</p>
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<p>i would seriously doubt that miz annie has to buy any of her equipment--the manufacturers probably stand in line to give her the stuff so folks will see her using the latest brand, be impressed, and rush out to buy so they too can take great photos like annie--its called "marketing"</p>
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<p>dr. livingston says its time to take two aspirin and watch a clown movie--you will feel better by tomorrow--if not--call me in the morning.</p>
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<p>generally speaking, ext warranties benefit the warrantor much more than the warrantee.</p>
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<p>go ahead and get the leica and you will find that now you are taking suberb photos that actually glow.</p>
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are the guys wearing long, short pants or short, long pants?
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for me, it was at shiloh national battleground in southern tennesse. the battleground is located on the tenn river at a
place called pittsburg landing. a 2 day battle was fought there with much carnage. to stand on the edge of "bloody
pond" where many wounded and dying soldiers had crawled attempting to get some water was an extremely weird
feeling. i was there late in day with no one else around and i could almost feel the battle. it was afeeling i have never
had before.
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the only photo ive ever seen that "glowed" was an original ansel print of "aspens". none of my lieca or nikon pics have ever glowed for me--perhaps its my technique. wonder if a person could tell the difference betwen pics taken with nikon and leica when laid sise by side, all other variables the same? doubt i could.
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it is as complicated/simple as one makes it. personally, i make it simple--one camera, one lens, one light meter--no batteries required--now, if i could only take a decent picture or two.
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Not to be a smartass, but this thread reminds me of the guy that just laid out $60000 for a corvette and complains about the price of gas. Compared to my investment in cameras, film is the least of my concerns. Remember, you get what you pay for.
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I could never get into henri's street pictures but what do i know--i drink $6 wine and like it.
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Jen: as often as i can--the good ole leitz tilt-all has saved many a pic
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Sarah: along with gritty tri x images, i too was weird and shot p;tomic x @ 32--now i shoot fp4+ @125. some things just do not stay the same
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Used to shoot tri-x at 6400 and develop in dektol--lots of baseball size grain and no shadow detail but on some subjects, it did the job.
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I really would like to make some comments on this topic and i am not talking about how to take a picture but will just let it go.
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I have a 35 yr old luna-pro thats still cooking but I prefer the sekonic 398--either one is good.
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I use westn digital and have very good luck with them--but who knows, anything can break.
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In the grand scheme of things, there are far bigger issues to expend our "worry time" on.
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Jasmina-be bold--the meek shall not inherit the earth--tell them you are taking their picture and its free--works most of the time.
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Guys that shoot with three cameras will have all around the neck--wide angle on top, normal next, and tele on the bottom. all three are handy, you know where they are, and dont risk dropping one from a
shoulder. Three cameras get a bit heavy but if you gotta--you gotta.
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Carina--you learned a very valuable lesson--have as little to do as possible with a buddy when it comes to money--it never seems to work out.
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Do it--not too late. I just got a 500cm, couple of backs, and a 50mm for a very reasonable price. I take primarily landscapes so its perfect for me--will pick up a 150mm to do portraits assuming the economy dont kill me first. Always wanted a Hasselblad.
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yes/no--depends on the situation. As a "casual" camera for snaps at birthdays--yes. As a working camera for the serious amateur or pro--no. The Leica will last for years, in fact, will outlast the photog. So, in that situation, price of the camera is really academic--assuming you could scratch up the initial purchase price. I am speaking of the rangefinder cameras only--digital, i have no idea.
First Shots with M6 TTL
in Leica and Rangefinders
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