dougdarter Posted September 3, 2007 Share #1 Posted September 3, 2007 Advertisement (gone after registration) Good morning everybody, I'd just like to introduce myself. I.m from the UK, and by the grace of God, Cumbria, the beautiful Lake district. I'm a retired Army helicopter pilot, and man of leisure. I've been a Leica user for 30 years, and currently own an M6 and M8, plus a plethora of Leica and Voigtlander lenses. I've recently been a Canon user, but have now returned, with the introduction of the M8, to my first love. In case you are wondering, I have no issue with the M8 whatsoever. It does exactly what I want it to do, and well. I've just discovered this forum, so I'm off to do a lot of interesting reading:D Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted September 3, 2007 Posted September 3, 2007 Hi dougdarter, Take a look here Hello, I'm new:). I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
marknorton Posted September 3, 2007 Share #2 Posted September 3, 2007 Welcome Doug, you'll find a lot of useful stuff here, and then there's mine LOL. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
larry Posted September 3, 2007 Share #3 Posted September 3, 2007 Welcome, Doug. And I think you'll find Mark's "stuff" incredibly useful. Larry Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cme4brain Posted September 3, 2007 Share #4 Posted September 3, 2007 Good morning everybody, I'd just like to introduce myself. I.m from the UK, and by the grace of God, Cumbria, the beautiful Lake district. I'm a retired Army helicopter pilot, and man of leisure. I've been a Leica user for 30 years, and currently own an M6 and M8, plus a plethora of Leica and Voigtlander lenses. I've recently been a Canon user, but have now returned, with the introduction of the M8, to my first love. In case you are wondering, I have no issue with the M8 whatsoever. It does exactly what I want it to do, and well. I've just discovered this forum, so I'm off to do a lot of interesting reading:D I am an amateur here in the forum, and appreciate your saying hello. There is lots of useful information to be gathered here! I check the site almost daily for new products or techniques. Like you, I have an M6 and M8 but have exclusively Voigtlander lenses. My level of photography does not warrant Leica glass, but soon I wish to acquire some. I myself am a Neurologist in the States, but not a man of leisure. They must pay Army pilots well! Welcome to the forum. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mnsh Posted September 3, 2007 Share #5 Posted September 3, 2007 Hello Doug, I liked your pictures. Matthew (Cambridge, UK) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stunsworth Posted September 3, 2007 Share #6 Posted September 3, 2007 Hi Doug, welcome to the forum. I live just a few miles south of you near Manchester. There are a few other people here also based in the North West and we've had one or two informal get togethers to get out and take some snaps. If you want to join us on the next one feel free to come along. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dougdarter Posted September 3, 2007 Author Share #7 Posted September 3, 2007 Advertisement (gone after registration) I am an amateur here in the forum, and appreciate your saying hello. There is lots of useful information to be gathered here! I check the site almost daily for new products or techniques. Like you, I have an M6 and M8 but have exclusively Voigtlander lenses. My level of photography does not warrant Leica glass, but soon I wish to acquire some. I myself am a Neurologist in the States, but not a man of leisure. They must pay Army pilots well! Welcome to the forum. Hi, The Leica lenses were purchased over many years, so they are not a new aquisition. What are however, are the Voigtlander lenses, which were bought exclusively for the M8. I find them to be every bit as good, for most part as the Leica equivalent (is this an heresy?). The Super wide Heliar is one of the most extraordinary lenses I have ever had the pleasure to use. It's probably the best value lens that I have ever bought - brilliant! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cbretteville Posted September 3, 2007 Share #8 Posted September 3, 2007 Welcome Doug, enjoy the forum! - Carl Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lars_bergquist Posted September 3, 2007 Share #9 Posted September 3, 2007 Hi, The Leica lenses were purchased over many years, so they are not a new aquisition. What are however, are the Voigtlander lenses, which were bought exclusively for the M8. I find them to be every bit as good, for most part as the Leica equivalent (is this an heresy?). The Super wide Heliar is one of the most extraordinary lenses I have ever had the pleasure to use. It's probably the best value lens that I have ever bought - brilliant! Some Cosina/Voigtländer lenses would indeed be remarkable even without regard for their prices. Some of them are so good that you will probably need an optical bench to discover their weaknesses, and this is an accessory I seldom use in the field. The build quality, though generally quite decent, is of course on a lower level than we usually get from Leica. There are no miracles. This said, the CV 15mm and 75mm lenses are among my favourites. They are highly regarded in this neck of the Internet woods. The Super Wide Heliar carries Milich adapters front and rear, for full functioning with the M8. The old man from the Age of the Screw Mount Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wilfredo Posted September 3, 2007 Share #10 Posted September 3, 2007 Welcome Doug. I've only been using Leicas for the last 5 years but their is no going back for me, especially with the arrival of the M8. I still use a DSLR but the M8 is really my companion! Cheers, Wilfredo Benitez-Rivera Photography Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
girphoto Posted September 3, 2007 Share #11 Posted September 3, 2007 Welcome "I'm new" (Doug) Hello from Florida and some times Kennedy Space Center, I sure that you will have a great time on theis Thread (one of the best around) Gary http://www.girphotos.com Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
abrewer Posted September 3, 2007 Share #12 Posted September 3, 2007 And Welcome! from Indianapolis, Indiana Doug. Enjoy the great folks and good reading here. Thanks. Allan Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricC Posted September 3, 2007 Share #13 Posted September 3, 2007 Welcome from Liverpool, Doug. :D Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gurtch Posted September 3, 2007 Share #14 Posted September 3, 2007 Welcome Doug. I, too, use other than Leica lenses. I do have a Leica 24mm ASPH, but the rest of my lenses are ZM and CVs. The ZMs are highly regarded here also, and good value for the money. I DO have the issue of the lenses not being coded, but for my kind of seascape photography, it seems to make no difference. Dave G Beach Haven NJ:rolleyes: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
luigi bertolotti Posted September 3, 2007 Share #15 Posted September 3, 2007 ...And welcome from Italy, Doug ! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dougdarter Posted September 3, 2007 Author Share #16 Posted September 3, 2007 Good morning everybody, I'd just like to introduce myself. I.m from the UK, and by the grace of God, Cumbria, the beautiful Lake district. I'm a retired Army helicopter pilot, and man of leisure. I've been a Leica user for 30 years, and currently own an M6 and M8, plus a plethora of Leica and Voigtlander lenses. I've recently been a Canon user, but have now returned, with the introduction of the M8, to my first love. In case you are wondering, I have no issue with the M8 whatsoever. It does exactly what I want it to do, and well. I've just discovered this forum, so I'm off to do a lot of interesting reading:D Welcome Doug. I, too, use other than Leica lenses. I do have a Leica 24mm ASPH, but the rest of my lenses are ZM and CVs. The ZMs are highly regarded here also, and good value for the money. I DO have the issue of the lenses not being coded, but for my kind of seascape photography, it seems to make no difference.Dave G Beach Haven NJ:rolleyes: What are ZM lenses please?? I would guess the Z = Zeiss?? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
farnz Posted September 3, 2007 Share #17 Posted September 3, 2007 What are ZM lenses please?? I would guess the Z = Zeiss?? Welcome from dear old London town, Doug. A "ZM" is a Zeiss lens with a Leica M mount. Perhaps this is one for the Leica wiki. Best, Pete. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Hart Posted September 3, 2007 Share #18 Posted September 3, 2007 Hello! I'm another NW of England forummer, but it needs more of the grace of God to live in the comparatively dull part where I'm resident - near the Haydock Racecourse. I enjoyed your website. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamie Roberts Posted September 4, 2007 Share #19 Posted September 4, 2007 And welcome from Canada as well! I completely agree, too, on everything you said about the CV stuff as well They're great lenses, and great value! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iron Flatline Posted September 4, 2007 Share #20 Posted September 4, 2007 Yo from Berlin! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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