Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2007/10/23

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Subject: [Leica] Getting into Leica
From: grduprey at mchsi.com (grduprey@mchsi.com)
Date: Tue Oct 23 21:15:30 2007

Hi Justin,

I will agree with Len, I started with the M6TTL first then went to the M8 
digital, which is a really great way to go for digital.  i also noticed your 
portfolio has a lot of sports shooting.  For that the Leica R (SLR) system 
is the way to go.  i use the R8, with the R4SP and Leicaflex SL as backups.  
The R8 and SL have the best viewfinders of any SLR out there.  R lenses on 
the used market are real bargans, and superb glass.

Gene

-------------- Original message from Leonard Taupier <len-1@comcast.net>: 
-------------- 


> Hi Justin, 
> 
> When you get into Leica equipment cost becomes a prime consideration. 
> Your current equipment is film, not digital. Do you want to stay with 
> film. If you want equipment that is lighter you probably want to 
> stick with the Leica M rangefinder line. I started with a M6 with 
> built in meter and a 50mm Summicron and a 28mm Elmarit. About 6 
> months later I started playing with the M7 and fell in love. The 
> aperture priority mode is wonderful and allows you to shoot much 
> quicker without fiddling with the shutter speeds. I still have the F5 
> and 17-35mm lens and the Hassy 501cm. But I use the Leica almost all 
> the time now. Most of my photos are with the leica M8 digital camera, 
> a truly amazing camera which uses all my film lenses. 
> 
> Good Luck, 
> Len 
> 
> 
> On Oct 23, 2007, at 1:03 PM, Justin F. Knotzke wrote: 
> 
> > Hi, 
> > 
> > Would someone be as so kind as to point me to a FAQ or a website 
> > that 
> > gives recommendations on a first Leica ? 
> > 
> > I currently shoot with a Nikon F5 with 17-35mm and a 50mm as well 
> > as a 
> > Hasselblad 501 c/m and a Shen Hao 4x5. I'm thinking of dumping the 
> > Nikon 
> > gear for something lighter. I'm looking for a good working camera, 
> > not a 
> > collector's item. 
> > 
> > Thanks 
> > 
> > J 
> > 
> > -- 
> > Justin F. Knotzke 
> > jknotzke@shampoo.ca 
> > http://www.shampoo.ca 
> > 
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