Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2003/06/07
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]On 6/7/03 3:52 PM, "korenman" <leica_korenman@hotmail.com> wrote: > Hey all- > > Love my M7 and the LUG, but I am thinking of buying a used Hassleblad 500 > series camera, > Any good sites out there for first time buyers? Any "Do's and Don'ts" kinda > site? > Any pointers from Leica / Hassie owners? > > To answer the first question - "Why?" > Answer: Prices are falling as photographers go digi and shuck off their > 6x6s. Seems like a good time to be a contrarian, snap up a bargains and have > fun. > > Eric > -- > To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html There are some similarities to the Leica...but not in the rangefinders focus of the M Leica. The Hassy 500CM is a springs and wire camera...like the M. It has no meter...like the M 2,3,4. It reduces making the image to its most important level, you...the photographer make the critical choices...like the M. It doesn't get you caught up in the latest electronic wonders that drive you crazy when they don't do what you want them to do...like the M (older models that don't have all those blinkenlights). Carry a separate meter and really learn about exposure and take control of the photographic session...like the M. If you want a basic machine, Like the older M Leicas, then you will like the Hasselblad and really enjoy it for the photographic delight that it is. If you like blinkenlights..... Roger - -- Roger Skully Robinšs Nest Photography http://robinsnestphotography.com - -- To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html