Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2002/05/11
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Andrew, I think you have defined exactly why many of us use those old cameras. Of course they don't always make us more creative, but the process of using them is a lot of fun and very satisfying. Looks like you have made your own mind up! Mike D - ----- Original Message ----- From: "Andrew Amundsen" <andy@tcinternet.net> To: <leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us> Sent: Saturday, May 11, 2002 6:25 PM Subject: Re: [Leica] LTM vs. M > I should clarify that I want to purchase a second leica, but only have > around $500-600 to spend. Part of the allure of the LTM camera is a sort > of 'time travel'. Using a peice of equipment from the past to invigorate > my thinking, approach and vision. The slower use of seperate VF/RF isn't > a concern. I like the idea of slowing down with such a small precision > instrument. I would use the LTM mainly for personal work and to carry > like you would a wallet, always in your pocket. Thanks for all the > suggestions/advice. I'll be looking forward to more... > Andrew > - -- To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html