Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2001/08/23

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Subject: Re: [Leica] which camera body to select
From: Guy Bennett <gbennett@lainet.com>
Date: Thu, 23 Aug 2001 16:12:14 -0800
References: <200108231632.MAA13421@mcfeely.concentric.net>

>I cannot agree more.  As we speak, I am having my Leica M3 painted yellow to
>go with my forthcoming Phoenix Yellow BMW M3.  The said Leica M3 is also
>being modified to accept an Abrahamsson Rapidwinder, which will also be
>painted in the same shade of yellow.
>
>Joseph


Joseph,

Will you post a picture of this gem once the paint has dried? I'd love to
see it.

Guy

P.S. Dug your hammertone gray (or is that grey?) SL.

P.P.S. Good you're back.


>on 24/8/01 12:32 am, George Lottermoser at imagist@concentric.net wrote:
>
>> This really depends on your mode of transportation. If you use a
>> fully chromed Harley Davidson for your primary mode of getting
>> around for your shoots - you'll want to get the chrome body. On
>> the other hand if you use one of the understated four wheeled
>> vehicles with the plastic bumpers - you'll want to go with the
>> black version. Likewise if you go with the fully chromed folding
>> bicycle - chrome R8. If you go with the black Trek bike - black
>> body. It all comes down to how you look as you leave the vehicle
>> and raise the camera to your eye. You want to give off a feeling
>> of consistency to your subject as you approach them from your
>> vehicle.
>>
>> George
>>
>>

In reply to: Message from George Lottermoser <imagist@concentric.net> (RE: [Leica] which camera body to select)