Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2001/08/28

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Subject: Re: [Leica] Dave Beckerman has switched to Leica
From: "David Kieltyka" <dkieltyka@csi.com>
Date: Tue, 28 Aug 2001 21:14:08 -0400
References: <p0510030bb7b097e362f4@[10.5.13.49]> <3.0.6.32.20010827215535.009ffdd0@POP6.sympatico.ca> <3B8BBD71.9BFC7010@earthlink.net> <00fa01c12fed$526fd560$56234d18@gv.shawcable.net> <3B8BE665.3E6D2608@earthlink.net>

B. D. Colen <bdcolen@earthlink.net> wrote (edited):

> They're tools, damnit [cameras, that is], and a really good cabinet
> maker can manage to produce some pretty spiffy furniture with
> some pretty mediocre tools. Sure, having "the best" tools - for
> you - really helps. But if you haven't got the eye and heart/brain,
> fugedaboutit...

No disagreement here...but I don't think Beckerman deserves being singled
out for scorn either. I like his website, as much for the running commentary
as for the photos. The photos are decent enough and some are pretty good
IMO. The guy is evolving stylistically and in his choice of gear. I find it
fun to watch.

- -Dave-

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