geetee1972 Posted March 16, 2020 Share #1 Posted March 16, 2020 (edited) Advertisement (gone after registration) I have had some very lovely communication with people from the forum and so I thought right, if a little odd, to say goodbye. Today MPB.com collects my Lecia S (007) and the last lens I have (the 70 Summarit). The decision to move on from the S is a combination of wanting to revert back to shooting film and actually really needing the money (to pay for divorce bills and the establishment of a new family home for me and my two sons). It's a decision I may regret, but with the release of the S3 I think the opportunity to buy back into the system at close to what I am selling this body and lens for (£3600) is pretty high. And if not, other MF digital options do now exist. It's been a pleasure to commiunicate with you all and I wish everyone the best, especially for the immediate future! Stay safe and well. Edited March 16, 2020 by geetee1972 4 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted March 16, 2020 Posted March 16, 2020 Hi geetee1972, Take a look here Farewell Lieca S. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
ropo54 Posted March 16, 2020 Share #2 Posted March 16, 2020 Good luck to you Greg. A difficult personal transition, no doubt, but in time you'll get through this and my wishes for a happy new beginning. Rob Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milan_S Posted March 16, 2020 Share #3 Posted March 16, 2020 Take care, wishing you all the best and please stay safe during the COVID-19 period. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarnian Posted March 16, 2020 Share #4 Posted March 16, 2020 I would have bought your 007 off you, Greg. Drat! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidmknoble Posted March 16, 2020 Share #5 Posted March 16, 2020 @geetee1972, best of luck, sounds like you have your priorities in order! I hope you will still be active here and on the film portions of the forum! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomLiles Posted March 16, 2020 Share #6 Posted March 16, 2020 Hello Greg, We’ve never spoken, but I have always enjoyed your comments (when I’ve been here to see them) and wish you well. I hope you’ll keep your account going and pop back in from time to time. I like your portraits and I can see why a film camera is going to work nicely for your work and your artistic touch. Please continue on with the sketches/portraits of young fathers—as a (semi) young father myself, it’s a subject close to home but also a rich photographic vein for stories I think. Best regards. Cheers Tom Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lykaman Posted March 16, 2020 Share #7 Posted March 16, 2020 Advertisement (gone after registration) Aloha, I too was in the very same situation, 2 sons just into their teens, an ex who took All my then Leica's and other photographic equipment.. A real low in life.. Time passes, life goes forward & you will survive.. Take Care, we wish you well.... L Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Photon42 Posted March 16, 2020 Share #8 Posted March 16, 2020 Me too, some years back - tough times, but as you can see, I could afford a used S some years later. So not all is lost 😅 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lik Posted March 16, 2020 Share #9 Posted March 16, 2020 I really feel with you –2 years ago was thinking to sell all my S-Equipment (S2 and 5 lenses incl. the zoom) for similar reasons. There's no reason to regret if something is inevitable. You'll never have a problem to get a Summarit 70 for reasonable price. And in terms of S3 body – in two or three years will be another game. Wish you all confidence in future. lik 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daedalus2000 Posted March 16, 2020 Share #10 Posted March 16, 2020 It is a pity, I always enjoyed your work, so I will try to keep up with your progress through your website and Instagram. This period can be very stressful for many of us, as we seem to be hit by a combination of stressors (virus, financial, personal etc), so stay strong and over time you will see that things get better. All the best. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lykaman Posted March 16, 2020 Share #11 Posted March 16, 2020 Just a thought, why not buy a nicely used D-Lux4, involve your boys in the use and the pleasures of taking and Posting images.. L 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
setuporg Posted March 16, 2020 Share #12 Posted March 16, 2020 Wishing you well @geetee1972 and am sure you'll be back! After all you don't have to have a camera to be in a forum, as Jeff S proves by being in every system's one!:). OTOH, a high correlation of having owned an S with divorce is a food for thought... Proper family accounting, AKA the "dark pool", is a key to Leica happiness! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff S Posted March 16, 2020 Share #13 Posted March 16, 2020 33 minutes ago, setuporg said: After all you don't have to have a camera to be in a forum, as Jeff S proves by being in every system's one!:). Ha! But I did own an S006 and S zoom for a short period. 😉 Jeff 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
albertknappmd Posted March 16, 2020 Share #14 Posted March 16, 2020 We all hope that you will return sooner than latter... 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
IkarusJohn Posted March 16, 2020 Share #15 Posted March 16, 2020 Ah, I feel for you, Greg. I have enjoyed our interactions and will miss your photography. Come back when you can - an M4-P would be a good film camera, with a nice 50 Summicron, v4 ... 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arif Posted March 17, 2020 Share #16 Posted March 17, 2020 I wish you the best in your new transition. Invitation is to water your own tree for a while and come back when you are ready. Having a community of like minded and supportive people is always helpful in difficult times. Arif 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sn0rks Posted April 5, 2020 Share #17 Posted April 5, 2020 On 3/16/2020 at 7:30 PM, geetee1972 said: I have had some very lovely communication with people from the forum and so I thought right, if a little odd, to say goodbye. Today MPB.com collects my Lecia S (007) and the last lens I have (the 70 Summarit). The decision to move on from the S is a combination of wanting to revert back to shooting film and actually really needing the money (to pay for divorce bills and the establishment of a new family home for me and my two sons). It's a decision I may regret, but with the release of the S3 I think the opportunity to buy back into the system at close to what I am selling this body and lens for (£3600) is pretty high. And if not, other MF digital options do now exist. It's been a pleasure to commiunicate with you all and I wish everyone the best, especially for the immediate future! Stay safe and well. Ah mate I live in London and I would have bought it in a second! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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