Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2001/06/06
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]My photography seems to be going backwards. Most of the time I'm carying a minilux because it is small and auto everything; or using an M6 for weddings and "serious" stuff; but now I am thoroughly enjoying using the "O series" camera. Leica were not wrong when they said it slows the photographic process down. It did actually take me about 20 minutes to load the first film but I managed the second one in about three minutes! I enjoy having to think about what I am taking and manaully adjust everything. I can actually use the viewer although my wife says she can't see anything in it! Initial impressions were somewhat disappointing as the camera had passed through about six too many airport x-ray machines and the first film had a heavy base fog. I am waiting to see the results of the second film. I did notice however that several of my photos had a "lean" on the horizon so maybe I should use it on a tripod (or recalibrate horizontal in my brain). Most common reaction to the camera is "why on earth did you buy that!". Seems not everyone likes new old cameras.. Speaking of which might I mention that the camera was 15000 FF in New Zealand, direct from the Leica distributor, as opposed to 20000FF in France (and yes the 15000FF includes taxes). This is not my only example of Leica equipment being less expensive in New Zealand than in France (and the service in NZ is very good as well despite the distance from Solms). I will post a link to some pictures taken with the O series as soon as I get something acceptable! It is certainly not a camera you learn to use well in five minutes, but for the moment I am fascinated by this little piece of history. Regards Jeff "the kiwi". ___________________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? -- Pour faire vos courses sur le Net, Yahoo! Shopping : http://fr.shopping.yahoo.com