steve70 Posted November 11, 2009 Share #1 Posted November 11, 2009 Advertisement (gone after registration) I posted this a short while ago on a different posting, but I think that it is worth repeating here. Holy smokes! It seems as if most of you here are forgetting the basics!. A Leica, any leica, be digital or film, is ultimatelly a creative tool, it is a "Means to an end". It is not an "instrument" to be used as a "Crutch". Does any one here actually think that Alfred Eisenstadt (Forgive me if I miss spelled your name), Robert Capa, or any other members of legions of un-named true Leica photographers really gave a hoot as to the merits of (In this case, raw files, JPG vs Raw, film speed, etc.?). The unequevicable answer would be a NO!. They chose Leica cameras because they were durable, functional, light weight, (compared to the old Nikon F bodies,) and precise. And they looked darn good to boot! Heck I remeber seeing an AP photographer, whoom shall remain nameless, use his Leica M4 as a weapon when some drunken GI attacked him at the bar in the Caravelle Hotel in Saigon. Make those legions of past Leica photographers proud, and take your cameras out, and use the darn things! Take photos with them, lots of photos! And remeber, the great thing with these new digital cameras is that you do not have to worry about the cost of film, processing, etc. Your gratification is instant! What a great way to learn photography! So guys, and gals, quit all of this "Talking heads syndrome" and head out into the world with your Leica, show, and prove to the world why it is that leica cameras are the best!. (Because the person behind the camera is the best!) Ultimatelly it's the final image that counts, not the megapixels, or film speed or lens refractions. Just my 2 cents worth from an old Leica photographer ! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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jaapv Posted November 11, 2009 Share #2 Posted November 11, 2009 I think you are preaching to the converted here. The number of good photographs I see on this forum suggests that most of us are annoying their wives by taking photos instead of paying attention to other unimportant (at least in our eyes;)) aspects of life. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
delander † Posted November 11, 2009 Share #3 Posted November 11, 2009 I think most photographers, including the greats of the past, cared deeply about the quality of their images and experimented with a variety of films, developer chemistry etc. I'd be surprised if they did not discuss such things, but of course no internet so discussion was not as free and open to all as it is today. Jeff Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bo_Lorentzen Posted November 11, 2009 Share #4 Posted November 11, 2009 Good point, Im thinking about adopting a cat so I can take your advise. . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob_x2004 Posted November 11, 2009 Share #5 Posted November 11, 2009 Reckon there should be a section in buy and sell for kids and cats for people with Leicas? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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