Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2001/12/13
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Hello Don, I can't disagree with you, but I have tried getting my M in my briefcase. I must either a) have too small a case or b) carry way too much stuff in it. Anyway, things have gone walkabout from our office - mobile telephones, PDAs, that sort of thing. One of the many downsides of working in a large open plan office. I wouldn't want my M to go the same way. I prefer to keep it with me all of the time. I don't mind so much about losing the GR1 this way, although I would still be pretty gutted. A new M and 35 ASPH or 50 'cron would be a helluva lot to replace in one go, even with insurance cover. Being a relatively new M user - I bought in March this year, I still haven't acquired the slighty more laissez faire attitude that seems to come with longer term ownership. Yes, I know It's a tool and a damn fine one at that, but I still feel nervous about losing or damaging £2500 worth of gear in one hit. I think it was Kyle that said that once you have dinged your camera it doesn't seem to matter after that - I haven't got there yet... All the best Mark P.S. I'm off out to pick up my wife from work now - and my M is coming too! Time to try and grab some night shots of Christmas shoppers... - ----- Original Message ----- From: "Don Lawrence" <DLawrence@fkp.com> To: <leica-users-digest@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us> Sent: 13 December 2001 16:15 Subject: [Leica] Briefcase (Point and Shoot) > Hi Mark, > I have to disagree with you on the briefcase point. The Leica M cameras are > designed > and constructed to be rugged. My M6 is in the briefcase almost everyday. > Sure it has given the cosmetics a few minor bumps and bruises but has not > effected > performance one iota. > For me the only reason to have the T4, is to ready when I need auto-focus, > auto-exposure, > and convenient and effective fill flash. > But, if I have time to set exposure and focus, the Leica is there and ready > to go. > > Regards > Don > > >Fair point, but there is no way that I could (or would want to) put my M6 > >and lens in my briefcase. What's more, the aforementioned cameras will all > >fit into a shirt pocket AND can deliver the goods. The optics may not be > >Leica, but they are pretty good. > > >Mark Pope > > > -- > To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html > - -- To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html