Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2004/02/01
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Hi All, I had the opportunity to try out and view some 8 1/2 X 11 color prints from the Canon Rebel with the $100 18-55mm lens. The whole deal costs $999. I was blown away with the quality and depth of the photos from such a cheap outfit. I have been in love with Leica M and R since the late 1980's when I could finally afford to buy the bodies and lenses I needed for my personal photos. I have multiple bodies and over two dozen lenses. It all changed today. I'll keep a few for my artsy work but the rest will probably go. I know the cheap Canon body and lenses will be worth nothing in a few years but I'll be taking more photos and enjoying photography more. I never bought equipment for investment purposes. I wish Leica had an alternative but that was not meant to be for me. I donated my extensive Zone VI darkroom to my daughter's high school this year. Silver halide is wonderful but it "died" for me this week. It's all in the mind but what a tidewater change for me. My next investment will be in the new Epson 4000 printer to supplement my P2200. Richard Clompus Roanoke, VA - -- To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html