Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1998/09/12
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Hi all, As you may re-call I said I'd keep an eye for Leica's in use at the Commonwealth Games in KL Malaysia. Thinking I would probably be the only Leica photographer at these Games, I was surprised last evening during the Opening Ceremonies to see a photographer shooting with an M6 & visoflex with what appeared to be a 180? Not only that, but a few minutes later he raised a beautiful new black R8! I was not alone !!!!!!!!!!! :) Incouraged I might find more, I kept an eye during the events of today but alas, none could be found. There are approximately 450 accredited photographers, which the majority appear to be carrying Canon big glass! There sure are a mass of white lenses around. :) The joys of using a Noctilux and E200 colour slide film is, you just shoot away while others sit and watch or pop flash and destroy the magical motivating light. The quickly changing coloured lights in the interior of the 110,000 seat stadium were a piece of cake for the good ole Nocti. Man that is truly a wonderful piece of glass even after 31 years of use!!!!! And you truly shoot where all others fear to go!!!!!! :) Just thought you folks might like to know.:) Watch for more little thingies. :) Oh yeah I finally cleaned the last of the ant bits out of the shutter after a couple of days trying. :) ted ______________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com