Re: [Leica] How to get comfortable with my Leica?

[Guy Bennett <guybnt@idt.net>]

>Guy Bennett wrote:
>
>>>>>>when i have been approached by commentators on the street, it has
>>>>>>generally
>been by helpful folk who want me to know that when i took their picture,
>the flash
>didn't go off.<<<<<<<
>
>Hi Guy,
>
>Most ordinary folks have no idea what that black camera thing is (it's a
>Leica M6
>or whatever) and they generally think it's just another P&S and that's how
>you use
>it, Leica owners shouldn't get all sticky assed with the "worry of how much it
>cost!" Cause you're the only one who knows that and other Leica owners. So who
>cares what it cost and if you do as I've done on many occasions when told
>my flash
>didn't go off, "gee thanks I'll check, but sometimes the flash doesn't work
>because the light is ok.. But thanks anyway." Smile and keep right on going.
>
>ted


ted,

that's exactly what i say. they're happy. i'm happy.

and i got my shot.

guy