Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2006/10/17
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Ralph Leicas are great for some things but close-ups aren't it I guess it depends on what you really pursue but for getting serious about getting close Nikon wets all over the Leitz guys. Why not just throw an F3/ Micro Nikkor in your bag for those times when $$$ talks and nostalgia is for afterward? Just curious Walt Ralph W. Schardt Photography wrote: >Hello, > >I'm a professional photographer who has recently re-embraced film in my >work. As a result, I bought an MP with 35, 50 and 90mm lenses. One of my >frustrations with the Leica system is trying to do closeup work. I did not >purchase the 90mm macro as I didn't want to have to buy the additional >viewfinder to make it work. However, I just picked up a nice (mint) >visoflex bellows at a garage sale for near to nothing and I'm thinking >about the visoflex SLR contraption. > >I'm trying to find out what I need to make this intriguing contraption work >on my MP with my current lenses. I know I need the Visolex II or III >veiwfinder/mirror device, but I'm wondering who has experience with this >setup and if anyone can give me advice on what I need to do close-up >photography with my Leica. > >I apologize in advance for the seemingly naive approach to my quest, but I >LOVE the Leica and my digitals have been sitting in a corner collecting >dust lately.... > >Best to All, > >Ralph > >Ralph W. Schardt, Photography >1461 Darlene Ave., >San Jose, CA 95125 >business: 408.344.0404 >fax: 408.978.2681 >email: rwsphotography@earthlink.net > > >_______________________________________________ >Leica Users Group. >See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information > > >