Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2008/08/25
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]I would like to organize a meeting on Zeiss and binocular studies in Chester, Virginia, over the weekend of 8/9 May 2009. This might include a camera show or it might include a side-show on Sunday to visit USS WISCONSIN to view its magnificent rangefinder gear. Those who can arrive early on Friday can join in a late dinner at Wagstaff's, a rather pleasant steakhouse with an excellent prime rib and an unstoppable, and inexpensive, wine list. Saturday will be dedicated to presentations by various folks on Zeiss, Zeiss-Ikon, and Zeiss-derived Soviet/Post Soviet optical questions. Saturday evening will be a general dinner. It has been a decade since Richmond has had a camera show, so I might be able to stir up the Powers-That-Be to set one up. In the alternative, we can arrange a visit to USS WISCONSIN, 80 miles away, which has some grand optical equipment. I am interested in a roster of those who might be available to attend. There would be no charge for the basic attendance though I believe WISCONSIN does levy a fee. Beyond that, you bear your own freight, room and board are at your call, albiet we do have a bunch of nearly highway hotels which are rather inexpensive. Let me know, pray, in private e-mail. And I am always open to suggestions from those who wish to make a presentation. Marc msmall@aya.yale.edu Cha robh b?s fir gun ghr?s fir!