Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1999/03/29

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Subject: Re: [Leica] Re: Leica & Contax test
From: Mark Rabiner <mrabiner@concentric.net>
Date: Mon, 29 Mar 1999 14:14:20 -0800

"Kotsinadelis, Peter (Peter)" wrote:
> 
> Yes, but still the more modern cameras outnumbering the older rigs.  I will
> agree with your baton proof F comment though.  Great to drive nails in the
> wall too!
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> The Linhofs are in widespread use, especially by landscape shooters such
> as David Muench.  And for studio work various of the Linhof, Sinars and
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> > > > >as the Leica M deserves more than a cheap brushoff.
> > > > >What other cameras belong in this category?
> > > > >The Rolleiflex TLR
> > > > >Speed Graphic
> > > > >Deardorf
> > > > >Nikon F
> > > > >?
> > > > >Cameras that evolved to near perfection but had that perfection built
> > > > >into its first inception.
> > >
> > > Let's not forget Linhof, who makes a version of the Speed Graphic style
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The Linhof was a serious omission on my part! I blocked it!
I will not leave this planet without first doing extensive work with a
linhof. I think a 6 12. I wish the rented them at the camera place down
the street.
Mark Rabiner