Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2003/10/28

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Subject: Re: [Leica] New Subscriber, Introduction
From: "Don R." <don.ro@verizon.net>
Date: Tue, 28 Oct 2003 11:10:33 -0600
References: <BBC406F0.A9%quincyogwin@bellnet.ca>

Hi, Quincy,

Good luck recovering from your back surgery.

Don R.
- ----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Quincy Ogwin" <quincyogwin@bellnet.ca>
To: <leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us>
Sent: Tuesday, October 28, 2003 10:43 AM
Subject: [Leica] New Subscriber, Introduction


> Hello
>
> This is the first photography e-mail group I have subscribed to. It's been
5
> days after back surgery and I'm looking for a new distraction to occupy
the
> copious amounts of free time I currently have.
>
> My name is Quincy Ogwin, I have been a involved in photography for the
> better part of 20 years. Currently, my most used cameras include:
>
> -  M6 / 28f2.8 - 35f1.4 and 50f2 kit (purchased early 90's)
> -  Konica Hexar
> -  Hasselblad X-PAN
> -  Rolleiflex 2.8
> -  Polaroid 180
> -  SX70
> -  Nikon Digital 5000
>
> For years I've been trying to reduce my cameras down to just one. I've
come
> to the conclusion that the thought is lunacy and theory impossible.
>
> For film I've been a Tri-X / D-76 1:1 fellow for as long as I can remember
> or Type 655 in the Model 180.
>
> I'm starting to move my printing to digital with the acquisition of a
> digital darkroom. I've just ordered the Cone Quad system for my Epson 1280
> and slowing mastering a older 120/35mm Polaroid film scanner I bought
> refurbished. Photoshop (particularly color management) is altogether
another
> kettle of fish.
>
> My question to the group is that I'm very curious about the Leica CM. Has
> anyone seen it or used it yet ? Any advantage over a Minilux ? From the
> brochure I've seen looks like a nice little piece of kit.
>
> I'm also wondering about buying a 50/1 for an upcoming project I'm
thinking
> about starting when I'm on my feet again. The speed intrigues me, but I
> don't find the 50 nearly wide enough. A 35/1...now *that* would be
something
> !
>
> Looking forward to many stimulating discussions.
>
> =-=
> Quincy
>
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