abrewer Posted September 25, 2006 Share #21 Posted September 25, 2006 Advertisement (gone after registration) ...spasiba.... Albert, Puzhalsta! Thanks. Allan Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted September 25, 2006 Posted September 25, 2006 Hi abrewer, Take a look here Switching to Leica.. is this a good deal?. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
sfage Posted September 26, 2006 Share #22 Posted September 26, 2006 It's really interesting to me: I am probably the least experienced "camera operator" around here. I went to look at the Nikon D200. I had them put a bunch of lenses of it. I hated it. I hated all of the Canon stuff too. I am probably going to get in to trouble for my language but the lenses feel like shit... and I mean *real junk*. Scratchy and plastic... and... Put quite simply: I am a musician by trade. If I have to fight with the instrument then I can't play. I don't even want to walk out on stage. I don't feel confident. I don't want to go out in to public that way. It just doesn't feel... "slick and sexy". I don't know how to explain it any other way. There's Steinway and then there's Kawai. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest trix Posted September 26, 2006 Share #23 Posted September 26, 2006 If the resale value for Leica wasnt so bad I would get rid of most of it and buy a second 5D (or maybe a 30D for situations where the crop doesnt hurt) and lots of L lenses. Doesn´t make sense. Do you think the resale value will rise? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Micheal Posted October 21, 2006 Share #24 Posted October 21, 2006 The Leica rangefinder camera is a little limited if you shoot 24mm or wider. md Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
thomasw_ Posted October 22, 2006 Share #25 Posted October 22, 2006 Dan, I would invest in buying either a M2 or a used M6 (either version) and a 35 'Cron. You should be able to pick these up for about USD1500. Ideally I would get the M" if you can find one that is CLA'D. If you can't get on with a M with 35 lens, then don't bother. Anyway the M2 is probably better built than even the new MP and you won't lose money on a M2. Best wishes, Charlie I think this is sage advice about getting into Leica film equipment; don't buy it new unless you are not financially bound. I recently picked up a M5 + 50mm summicron lens for under that figure on ebay. I am so very pleased with what it does; I think all the time about what I can do with it in certain circumstances. I'd suggest setting yourself a price limit of 2000US; then head to ebay and choose two lenses you'd use most often and the used M body. Go with the old stuff in good condition, you won't be unhappy; and your wallet won't be so wanting:) Good cheer, Thomas W. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Bernd Banken Posted October 22, 2006 Share #26 Posted October 22, 2006 If I have to fight with the instrument then I can't play. I don't even want to walk out on stage. I don't feel confident. I don't want to go out in to public that way. A well known musician told once: "No pain, no gain." (SRV) cheers Bernd Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Archived
This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.