Re: [Leica] Are screw Leicas usable?

["Nash Computer Technology" <nashcom@btinternet.com>]

On 22 May 2002 at 14:11, Jeffery Smith wrote:

> No, I think you can use 10x8 cameras to shoot 8x10 film. It involves a 
> rotating rear film holder. ;-)
Okay, okay, I know I'm eccentric...  I missed out on 35mm and 120etc, and went straight 
for 5x4" (and platinum printing).  And I'm not dyslexic - over here in the UK the bigger 
number comes first, and I'm sticking to it - that's my excuse, anyway.  I'd better not 
mention that my latest trick is to cut 10x8" film down to 10x4" (in the dark) - I think it's 
going to give me some nice panoramic contact prints.

Anyway, thanks for the info so far.  Can anyone recommend a website that describes 
the various models and the differences etc?

Thanks again

David


> 
> At 12:32 PM 5/22/02, you wrote:
> >This IS a troll, right? You're a photographer who shoots with "5x4s" and
> >"10x8s" and you want to buy a 50-year-old screw-mount Leica to use on a
> >tripod to shoot landscapes on slide film to sell as stock?
> >
> >Well, why not? I'm thinking of dumping all my 35 gear to get a couple of
> >8x10 Deardorfs for candid photography of families.
> >
> >B. D.
> >----- Original Message -----
> >From: Nash Computer Technology <nashcom@btinternet.com>
> >To: <leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us>
> >Sent: Wednesday, May 22, 2002 1:30 PM
> >Subject: [Leica] Are screw Leicas usable?
> >
> >
> > > Hi
> > >
> > > I'm thinking about getting a 35mm camera (I normally only use 5x4"
> > > and 10x8").  I think an M6 would suit me fine, but I can't justify the
> > > expense at present.  I'm wondering if a screw-mount Leica would be
> > > usable.  I saw one today (I can't remember the model, but I think it was
> > > a II or III of some sort! - and don't ask me what lens it had!).  I
> >haven't a
> > > clue about the history and heritage of these cameras, but would like to
> > > know if they're worth looking into.  I would be shooting mainly
> > > landscapes etc on slide film, (thinking about some stock shots), and
> > > would probably use a tripod for most serious shots.  I can probably live
> > > with the quirks and lack of automation.
> > >
> > > I'd appreciate some advice.
> > >
> > > David
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