RE: [Leica] Hello Leica group!

["Tim Atherton" <timphoto@nt.sympatico.ca>]

Hi and welcome,

Even though we don't know your name!

As you may have noticed, the LUG can get a bit self absorbed from time to
time (Tilley hats, will there be a new M7 at Photokina etc etc), BUT you
will probably be able to find the answer to any Leica question you have.
There are Luggers here who are world class photojournalists. There are
Luggers who are incredibly knowledgeable about the technical aspects of
Leicas, as well as their history. There are hobbyists and fanatics (and even
at least one lawyer, who is also a world renowned expert on Contax's!!).

Filter out anything that doesn't seem interesting, enjoy what does, and
ignore the occasional craziness. (Get the digest if there are too many posts
coming your way)

As for you 24mm - there is a LUG tradition of posting items for sale on
Fridays, so keep your eyes open at the end of the week.

And enjoy using that M4P - great combination with the 35. At least 70% of my
images must be taken with my M6 & 35mm f2

Tim A

> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us
> [mailto:owner-leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us]On Behalf Of
> Ruralmopics@aol.com
> Sent: September 13, 1999 1:59 PM
> To: leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us
> Subject: [Leica] Hello Leica group!
>
>
> Well, hello Leica users. I've just purchased my second Leica -- I sold my
> first one about 12 years ago and am looking forward to skimming
> some of your
> knowledge off the surface of this group.
>
> By way of introduction, my name is Bob McEowen. I work as a
> writer/photographer/editor of a monthly publication called Rural
> Missouri. We
> are a feature oriented tabloid that goes to 400,000 members of
> rural electric
> cooperatives in Missouri. Prior to this gig I was a newspaper
> photographer
> and before that a camera salesman. I have journalism degree from the
> University of Missouri.
>
> Anyway, I just purchased a used M4-p and a 35mm f2.0. I'm hoping
> the use of a
> rangefinder will help influence a more thoughtful, subtle approach to my
> picture stories. I recognize I have some learning to do after
> using SLRs for
> all these years. Like I say, I'm looking forward to learning from
> you folks.
>
> BTW, I'm in the market for a used M-series 24mm and finder.
> Anyone got one
> for sale?
>
> Also, the e-mail address ruralmopics was created just as a
> deposit for these
> messages. I normally can be reached at either mceowen@aol.com or
> bmceowen@amec.org.