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Subject: [Leica] PESO: RG Lewis and Leica M frustrations
From: photo at frozenlight.eu (Nathan Wajsman)
Date: Sun, 26 May 2013 01:21:35 +0200
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I agree. Just for the record, since I started this thread: so far this year, 
I have shot 1723 pictures (actually, I have shot considerably more, but 1723 
is what is left in Lightroom after deleting the ones I did not think were 
worth keeping). Of those 1723, the breakdown by camera is:

Leica M8: 612
Pentax K5: 404
Panasonic GF2: 363
Fuji X100: 320
iPhone: 13
Film: 9
Canon 5D: 2

The Canon is not mine, it is just a couple of pictures of me that my friend 
Lars sent me.

So despite my critical remarks about the behaviour of the Leica company, I 
still use its products more than any of the other brands. I think I am 
fairly typical--Tina may be a Leica-only user, but I have the impression 
that most of us use more than one camera system. I try to pick the right 
tool for the circumstances. So: 

M8 is the base camera, for everyday use
K5 is for times when I need an SLR (macro, long lens) and for trips where I 
expect bad weather and/or having to shoot a lot in poor light
GF2 is for cycling
X100 is for trips when I need to travel ultra-light and for low light 
situations.

Cheers,
Nathan


Nathan Wajsman
Alicante, Spain
http://www.frozenlight.eu
http://www.greatpix.eu
PICTURE OF THE WEEK: http://www.fotocycle.dk/paws
Blog: http://nathansmusings.wordpress.com/

YNWA









On May 26, 2013, at 1:01 AM, grduprey at mchsi.com wrote:

> No the name should stay.  Even though I am using the D4 for DSLR needs 
> more & more, I still use the R8DMR when it is more appropriate, and my M8 
> gets daily use.  It is unfortunate there is little support for repair of 
> the DMR, as mine has a motor issue, but still works just fine with manual 
> advance.  I will modify the lenses with LEITAX mounts when it dies 
> completely.  At least I will still be able to my R glass.
> 
> Gene
> 
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Tina Manley" <images at comporium.net>
> To: "Leica Users Group" <lug at leica-users.org>
> Sent: Saturday, May 25, 2013 1:49:24 PM GMT -06:00 US/Canada Central
> Subject: Re: [Leica] PESO: RG Lewis and Leica M frustrations
> 
> So should we change the name of this group or form another one?  I'm still
> a Leica User exclusively and probably will be until I die.
> 
> Tina
> 
> 
> On Sat, May 25, 2013 at 2:35 PM, Steve Barbour <steve.barbour at 
> gmail.com>wrote:
> 
>> 
>> On May 25, 2013, at 9:00 AM, Richard Taylor <r.s.taylor at comcast.net>
>> wrote:
>> 
>>> I think Steve has it right.  Unless the Mini proves to be a useable
>> camera at an acceptable price, Leica will have truly and finally abandoned
>> those of us looking for a practical tool in favor of the gifters and
>> collectors.
>> 
>> Leica has abandoned the R users, now they sell the M to collectors at a
>> premium, leaving the M users with promises, panting at the door....
>> In reality, many are in the process of moving on, to fine alternatives,
>> available, and at a fair price.
>> 
>> s
>> 
>> 
>> 
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> 
> 
> -- 
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> www.tinamanley.com
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