Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1999/04/21

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Subject: Re: [Leica] quest
From: "Francesco" <fls@san.rr.com>
Date: Wed, 21 Apr 1999 16:13:43 -0700

1. One system (M, R, Screw Mount)

R System.....best for all purposes....best lens range.....M would win, but
it does not go beyond 135mm.

2. One body, why

M6HM......quiet, compact, strong, cover MOST of lens range (21-135), hi-mag

3. One lens, why

35/2 ASPH......superior quality, gives you the option to stay back and
capture more of the scene
or get in close and capture a dramatic viewpoint....I love it!

4. One accesory

Lowepro Compact AW bag......best all-purpose bag I have found so
far......not too big, not too small,
rainproof, plenty of pockets and nooks and crannies.

5. One film roll

tough one, since I have still not found my favorite AP film......I would
have to say Velvia since I am a
sharpness fanatic, but excessive color saturation on portraits must be dealt
with later after scanning.

6. One developer

N/A - I don't do much developing.

7. The best body ever made

Oh boy.......well, I would repeat the M6HM.  My favorite body so far.

8. The best lens ever made

For M, 35/2 ASPH;  for R, 100/2.8 APO.

9. Your favorite photographer

I don't study past photographers much, but I love Cartier-Bresson.

10. Your favorite photo

N/A - I don't remember names of all the great photographs I have seen.

11. According to your preferences, please put in order the M-bodies begining
with the best.

M6HM, M6, M3, M4-P, the rest.

12. Ideal R-system

R7, 19/2.8, 35/1.4, 80/1.4, 100/2.8 APO, 180/2.8 APO, 500/2.8 APO-TELYT.

13. Leica meter?  Which and why?

No Leica meter......I use Minolta Flash meter IV.  My favorite.

14. Ever ready case?

No, Lowepro Compact AW case......just beautiful.

15. Your age

27

16. Country of residence

California, USA

17. Pro or amateur?

Pro I guess.......I make about 50% of my income from my photography.