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Subject: [Leica] My SoFoBoMo book of LeMans (lots of Leica content.)
From: pdzwig at summaventures.com (Peter Dzwig)
Date: Mon, 05 Jul 2010 23:19:24 +0100
References: <278781.15108.qm@web26705.mail.ukl.yahoo.com> <836BDDA255F69943929C12E0E7E1C628042AEF70@EXVBE005-1.exch005intermedia.net>

Great bool Bryan. Very sad about the DNF, gearboxes can be a B*****.

The photos are a great insight.

Next year?

Peter

Bryan Willman wrote:
> In the first part of June I drove with an entry in the 24hrs of LeMans.
> It didn't go well, but I did get some OK images, which I used to create
> my sofobomo book.
> http://www.sofobomo.org/book-362-LeMans-2010
> 
> The parade images and a few others were shot with an X1.
> 
> Most of the rest shot with an M9 and 21f1.4.
> 
> The new m-mount 12mm was used for the shot from the cockpit.
> 
> For what it's worth, I'm happy with the M9/X1 combo.  They are close
> enough to function as backup cameras for each other, and of course an X1
> is vastly cheaper than an M9.   They are different enough to cover a
> wider range of application - in particular an X1 is small enough to
> stuff in the pocket of a driving suit.  And M9 is faster and easier
> (yes, even without autofocus) especially in dark cramped places.
> 
> I use a the cv 35mm finder on the X1, seems to work just fine.
> 
> bmw
> 
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Dr Peter Dzwig                          




In reply to: Message from geordiepete211 at yahoo.co.uk (Peter Cheyne) ([Leica] Received M8 & lenses repaired/adjusted by Solms)
Message from bryanwi at bryanwi.com (Bryan Willman) ([Leica] My SoFoBoMo book of LeMans (lots of Leica content.))