Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2002/08/12
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]>Date: Fri, 9 Aug 2002 19:05:02 -0400 >From: "B. D. Colen" <bdcolen@earthlink.net> >Subject: RE: [Leica] Re: Relatively New Leica M user...(Grips)(& grins) >>Bizarre, yes, but being a practical Taurus I do what works for my >>photography. The wood handles are really helpful on verticals. >> >>I wouldn't know about the $2,000 camera; my M2 and M3 cost $300 each, mint. >>(years ago) ;-) They're not mint now, but smooth as ever! >> >>Alan >Well, first, God knows that if I'm going to practice what I always preach, >if it works for you - go for it. Cameras are tools, so what the H....As to >the prices....Wow! Did you roll a drunk for them or what?;-) ................................................................................ I bought these cameras in the early 70's. When I got the M3, I could choose from two in the display case priced at $300 each, in perfect shape, one with 50 Summicron collapsible and one with 50 Summilux! I went for the collapsible because it was smaller and I wanted to carry the camera everywhere I went, but now I think I should've gone for the faster lens. Arrghh. I've been very fortunate. Most people wanted SLR gear back then so I scooped up lots o'bargains in Leica and Nikkor LTM, all bought for use, not future sale. Horrors, I even put moleskin on finders to keep from scratching my glasses. ;-) Alan - -- To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html