Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1999/09/06

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Subject: [Leica] Re: Whether to buy a seperate meter? - Thanks
From: Roger Underwood <roger.aru@dial.pipex.com>
Date: Mon, 6 Sep 1999 19:51:52 +0100

Sincere, if somewhat delayed thanks (I've been away for the weekend), to
all those who responded to my query on whether I needed a separate meter.
I was very impressed by the comprehensiveness of the replies and the
willingness to help a fellow list-member.  So thanks again.

I shall probably get a separate meter eventually, but at the moment I'm not
satisfied that I've developed sufficient expertise to get the most out of
the one in my M6.  I'm going to work on this first, putting into effect the
tips you've all passed on.  I've a feeling that if a buy a second meter
now, there would be an irresistible temptation to use it to check every
shot instead of saving it for the really difficult ones.  I'm amazed that
I'm being so mature about this :O

As a new lugger I ought to take this opportunity to introduce myself.  I've
just come back to photography after a few years exploring other interests.
The catalyst of this reawakening was the purchase of a digital camera
(Olympus Camedia C-2000). The almost instant feed-back given by this kit
together with the facility to explore the results, with for example Adobe
Photoshop, is truly fascinating.  However paradoxically, instead of turning
me away from film it's given me a renewed appreciation for the quality and
superb handling of my Leica.  So much so, that I've decided to go ahead
with the long postponed purchase of a 35/2 and 90/2 to complement my
Standard 50mm Summicron.


Best wishes,

Roger Underwood
roger.aru@dial.pipex.com