andybarton Posted November 10, 2012 Share #1  Posted November 10, 2012 Advertisement (gone after registration) KR has excelled himself in his ME "review"  What a joker  LEICA M-E Review Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted November 10, 2012 Posted November 10, 2012 Hi andybarton, Take a look here Most of us are "lame, part time shooters". I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
250swb Posted November 10, 2012 Share #2 Â Posted November 10, 2012 I wouldn't have tard everybody who uses the preview lever with the same brush, but he does have a point. I can't remember when I last used the preview lever, but it could have been when I bought my first M2 in 1978. I have often thought the preview lever was kept on by Leica after the first few years of M production (that is 'M' as in M3 etc) because it helped sell extra lenses to new users, rather than it being an essential component of the camera. Â Steve Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
earleygallery Posted November 10, 2012 Share #3 Â Posted November 10, 2012 The preview lever was also necessary for use with the Leica shoe mounted meters. I have never had to use it to 'preview' a lens. I know others do and will miss it but you can buy a cheap Helios finder which will do the same job, if you need to. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andybarton Posted November 10, 2012 Author Share #4 Â Posted November 10, 2012 That's the only time that I use mine on the M2 too. Â But to disparage anyone who does use it as "lame" is rude at best. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
earleygallery Posted November 10, 2012 Share #5 Â Posted November 10, 2012 Yes I think he misses the point, as he often does! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bill Posted November 10, 2012 Share #6  Posted November 10, 2012 Deliberately, I feel. How many will now visit his site because of this one thread, for example?  Regards,  Bill  Sent from another Galaxy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andybarton Posted November 10, 2012 Author Share #7 Â Posted November 10, 2012 Advertisement (gone after registration) Yeah - sorry about that. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul J Posted November 10, 2012 Share #8 Â Posted November 10, 2012 I must be a Lame newbie because I like the preview lever. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul J Posted November 10, 2012 Share #9  Posted November 10, 2012 That Kubrick was such a lame hack Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/191951-most-of-us-are-lame-part-time-shooters/?do=findComment&comment=2163149'>More sharing options...
FlashGordonPhotography Posted November 10, 2012 Share #10 Â Posted November 10, 2012 I must be a Lame newbie because I like the preview lever. Â +1. Another lame newbie here. Â Gordon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter H Posted November 10, 2012 Share #11 Â Posted November 10, 2012 KR makes me smile. Â Sorry. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
masjah Posted November 10, 2012 Share #12 Â Posted November 10, 2012 He makes me laugh (at him). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gjames9142 Posted November 10, 2012 Share #13 Â Posted November 10, 2012 My preview lever fell off, which is strange because I never use it. Must have been a Monday morning special. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
iedei Posted November 10, 2012 Share #14 Â Posted November 10, 2012 as i've come to learn very quickly while getting into Leica gear over the past few months; Ken Rockwell is someone who likes to bait people with inflammatory sentences. I find his website to be tainted with bitterness and negativity. It really is unnecessary especially as he knows those are arriving to his site are Leica users and enthusiasts. I am the first person to encourage contrarian viewpoints and biting, truth-riddled statements---however KR doesn't fulfill the tactful side of this subtle art. Â I, personally, do find the preview levers to be useless...but i wouldn't refer to the users of it as lame. Â What's more tragic though...is that whenever i google a specific lens, the first result is often a KR review. ugh. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pico Posted November 10, 2012 Share #15 Â Posted November 10, 2012 KR: "I've never used the USB port on my M9 because it uses a less-standard socket, so none of my cords fit." Â Add another a factual error. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andybarton Posted November 10, 2012 Author Share #16 Â Posted November 10, 2012 Specially since the cable comes in the box... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Messsucherkamera Posted November 10, 2012 Share #17  Posted November 10, 2012 as i've come to learn very quickly while getting into Leica gear over the past few months; Ken Rockwell is someone who likes to bait people with inflammatory sentences. I find his website to be tainted with bitterness and negativity. It really is unnecessary especially as he knows those are arriving to his site are Leica users and enthusiasts. I am the first person to encourage contrarian viewpoints and biting, truth-riddled statements---however KR doesn't fulfill the tactful side of this subtle art. I, personally, do find the preview levers to be useless...but i wouldn't refer to the users of it as lame.  What's more tragic though...is that whenever i google a specific lens, the first result is often a KR review. ugh.  I would agree with the above observations. It seems that Ken has never heard that "you will catch more flies with honey than with vinegar."  I am beginning to think of Ken Rockwell's website and commentary as lame (and approaching useless) - but I would not paint the people who visit his website as lame.  Sure, his negativity and commentary (or hogwash, depending on your perspective) may draw more website visits - but given the nature of his commentary I can only envision my future financial contributions to his coffers as equalling my past contributions - which stand at $0.00 USD.  This brings me to the salient question of the matter: Why would I pay Ken for negativity and bitterness when I can get both for free by watching the evening news or the Sunday morning political roundtable shows?? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kdriceman Posted November 10, 2012 Share #18  Posted November 10, 2012 KR has excelled himself in his ME "review" What a joker  LEICA M-E Review  What is "Lame" is KR calling this a review. It is a zero effort way for him to post something he can call a review and, at the bottom, solicit for his website. Overall he can be informative and entertaining, but he mailed this one in. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pop Posted November 10, 2012 Share #19 Â Posted November 10, 2012 Add another a factual error. Â Attaching the USB cable takes a minimum level of dexterity, especially judging the angle of entry. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyalf Posted November 10, 2012 Share #20 Â Posted November 10, 2012 Im more than happy to contribute to Kens success by posting yet another answer here. I really likes his blog and finds it helpful and quite entertaining. Please feel free to make your own blog and improve... Â Thanks to andybarton Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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