Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1998/10/06
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]I have a local repairman/friend working on my MR meter. He informs me that the black plastic dial under the dial no longer has nubs. Is there anyone that has this part or a spent/dead meter for sale..... Thanks in advance. Long PS Although I remain aloof of the fray, I have enjoyed much of what I read here. For anyone who cares, and while I am writing, my two cents. I would like to see more reflection on those aspects of the process that we control with the equipment that we have. None of my equipment is state of the art. I recognize that the approach that I have to this medium is in the tradition of those great photographers before me, some of whom I know had equipment that was inferior to my own. The tradition, historic as well as technical offers more than I imagine I will exhaust anytime soon......at which point I might need better glass. I have shot landscapes with my "older" Summicrons that may not reveal what newer glass would but in these images are qualities that are of equal value to me aesthetically. In the same sense, a sketch in charcoal may reveal less detail, allowing or demanding the viewer to supply that detail. As a musician (guitarist, composer) I have arranged solos of big band or combo arrangements where the clarinet solo is implied by which ever string on the guitar is free to realize it. My purpose is not to "recreate" the band or clarinet solo but render a sketch that offers another way of experiencing the tune. And so go photos. If I really want to see the landscape, I'll leave the camera in the trunk .....(not) . I do realize that many of you are pros that need the newest stuff. : ) Final note. For me there is that aspect of the Leica M that is like a musical instrument. There is no shame in wanting to play the hell out of it and for a few bucks more we get the privilege.