Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2004/12/29

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Subject: [Leica] why wait for the DMR?
From: masonster at gmail.com (David Mason)
Date: Wed Dec 29 17:00:00 2004
References: <BAY19-F11A165E77AF6AD4CEBC4CDED9C0@phx.gbl> <6.1.0.6.2.20041229164950.05ebcab8@192.168.100.42>

When I made my decision to get my first Holga, I didn't look back
either. I immediately put black tape over the logo so no-one would
think I was a rich snob and just started shooting. Today I still keep
it in the bag and find that overall it has given me two very good
shots out of hundreds. Maybe I should have gotten a Canon.


On Wed, 29 Dec 2004 16:52:11 -0800, Richard
<richard-lists@imagecraft.com> wrote:
> What I don't understand it why do people say "why wait for the XXX?" If
> your decision is made, go get the gears of your choice and keep shooting
> away!!!
> 
> Certainly, I am SURE that the 1DsMkII will give the most excellent result,
> as will the DMR when it comes out. Make a decision, keep shooting, don't
> look back.
> 
> At 04:34 PM 12/29/2004, eric korenman wrote:
> 
> >Why are we waiting for the DMR for the R8/9 if it the addition of a DMR
> >back is going to cost about the same as the Canon 1DS mkII?
> >
> >At 16.7 million pixels it is a tempting option as I use my R8 mostly for
> >studio work.
> >I am trying to convince myself that I will miss the option to shoot film,
> >but who am I (we) kidding.
> 
> // richard (This email is for mailing lists. To reach me directly, please
> use richard at imagecraft.com ) 
> 
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In reply to: Message from leica_korenman at hotmail.com (eric korenman) ([Leica] why wait for the DMR?)
Message from richard-lists at imagecraft.com (Richard) ([Leica] why wait for the DMR?)