Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2003/02/24
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]OHMIGOD!! When I think of what went to the Thriftshop over the years!:-(... But then, last night on Antiques Roadshow they had a segment on women's purses...and featured, among other things, two Hermes - YES! THAT Hermes - - handbags, one from around 1960, one the same model from the early 90s - - both were known as the "Princess" because they were favored by Grace Kelly - One was about $6K and the other was around $8K....So I guess I finally understand the Hermes-Leica synergy. ;-) B. D. - -----Original Message----- From: owner-leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us [mailto:owner-leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us] On Behalf Of Kit McChesney | acmefoto Sent: Monday, February 24, 2003 11:55 AM To: leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us Subject: RE: [Leica] Leica MP -- Yes, it's true! B.D.-- You'd be surprised what prices those old manuals are fetching now. Go into the attic and drag 'em out! They're becoming as valuable as old Leicas! Take a look at this Web site for a look-see! It's amazing. I wish I still had my old Hermes Rocket, that mini-manual. Kit www.mytypewriter.com - -----Original Message----- From: owner-leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us [mailto:owner-leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us]On Behalf Of bdcolen Sent: Monday, February 24, 2003 9:22 AM To: leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us Subject: RE: [Leica] Leica MP -- Yes, it's true! Funny you should say that - I have recently found myself fondly recalling typing on typewriters, to the point of wondering if I wanted to buy an old Underwood. I haven't succumbed yet, and probably won't, but the thought is there. But of course it's not the Underwood logo that's calling to me, it's what I remember of the tactile feel and sound of typing, and it's also probably the fact that I connect both to my long-gone youth. B. D. - -----Original Message----- From: owner-leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us [mailto:owner-leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us] On Behalf Of Henry Ting Sent: Monday, February 24, 2003 10:59 AM To: leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us Subject: Re: [Leica] Leica MP -- Yes, it's true! Absolutely no value-added as an instrument for taking pictures. In fact, its a step backwards. Although it might touch the hearts of true die-hard Leica fans, but as far as I'm concerned, there is really no sentimental ties. I can't see myself typing with an Underwood typewriter now that I have a PC. - --- grduprey@rockwellcollins.com wrote: > > From what I can see from the photo, we get the Leica > Script back, which to > some is worth the price of admission. It sure is > more elegant than the RED > Dot. > > Gene > > > > > > > Ernest Nitka > > > <enitka@twcny.rr.com> > To: leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us > > Sent by: > cc: > > owner-leica-users@mejac.palo > Subject: Re: [Leica] Leica MP -- Yes, it's > true! > -alto.ca.us > > > > > > > > > 02/23/2003 01:54 PM > > > Please respond to > > > leica-users > > > > > > > > > > > > > for those with a hankerin' for the M6MP can ya' tell > me why you'd want > this camera? Admittedly my cursory review of the > specs didn't reveal > anything important except a step backward with the > rewind knob. the > rapidwinder can be had for M6 and M7 so it isn't > even exclusive to the > MP. > > If I had an MP in the closet along with my M6 > classic I'd grab the M6 > classic everytime - so what is the rationale behind > this model ? I > don't get it. I suspect rangefinder patch flare is > still there ( oh > it's not a design flaw..... it's paying homage to > the great M6's of the > past........) > > > ernie > curious in syracuse > > -- > 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 __________________________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Tax Center - forms, calculators, tips, more http://taxes.yahoo.com/ - -- 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 - -- 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