Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2008/06/13

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Subject: [Leica] M8 and the WAR
From: Jim at hemenway.com (Jim Hemenway)
Date: Fri Jun 13 14:03:31 2008
References: <DC4B73A4105FCE4FAE0CEF799BF84B36013F2140@case-email.casefoods.com>

David:

A great choice!

The 2.8F does very nice at infrared:
<http://www.hemenway.com/AlongRoute119-Infrared-2.8F/>

Jim



David Rodgers wrote:

> Gene wrote:
> 
> 
>>>I only collect what I can use.  ;-)<<
> 
> 
> I felt that way, too. But stuff happens. I was in Portland, Ore last
> week, for the first time in a year. I dropped by my favorite shop Pro
> Photo Supply. They're mostly digital now, but someone had 3 Rollei TLRs
> -- a GX, F2.8 Planar, and Rolleicord -- there on consignment. The GX was
> gorgeous, but I succumbed to the far less expensive 2.8F. It came with a
> Rolleikin 2, Rolleinar, hood, filters, case. It even had a "Sheet Film
> and Plate Adapter and Optical Glass Film Plate" for shooting 2 1/4 x 3
> 1/4 sheet film. 
> 
> I told myself some time ago that I wouldn't buy anymore film equipment,
> even though I primarily shoot film (BW). But the camera and accessories
> were all in original boxes complete with manuals. The leather case and
> even the strap looked used. Perhaps after all these years in photography
> I've become a collector. Ouch! :-).
> 
> I am going to cut some 120 to try out the sheet film adaptor, and also
> give the Rolleikin a try for kicks. Also, the filters -- which is why I
> really bought the stuff :-) -- will fit my 2.8C Xenotar. I needed a dark
> red Bay III because I'm shooting Rollei 400IR in 35mm with good results
> and I want to try it in 120. My 2.8C is currently with Harry Fleenor for
> a CLA. He's great to work with BTW. 
> 
> The greatest thrill in photography, for me at least, still is seeing an
> image appear under a safelight. I also seem to do my best work with
> Rolleiflexes and Leica Ms and film. 
> 
> DaveR
> 
> 
> 
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Replies: Reply from glehrer at san.rr.com (Jerry Lehrer) ([Leica] M8 and the WAR)
In reply to: Message from drodgers at casefarms.com (David Rodgers) ([Leica] M8 and the WAR)