Seraj
Student of Photography
Hey all!
As you'll see I am new to RFF, but I figured this might be a good place to get some advice.
I am a art student and a photographer on my own time. I shoot film for school and digital personally with a Nikon D800. I am looking to invest in some film equipment as I tend to find myself enjoying the manual processing of images a lot more then I do working in the digital darkroom. I have access to a darkroom, etc.
I want to get a Leica M. I have drooled over them for many years, and the Monochrom now has its own savings account in my bank where I deposit little bits to eventually get one.
But I want a film M! I want a film M that will last me as long as I feel like having it around. I also want to challenge my own technique, teach myself some new things, and become a better photographer.
With say a cap of 2/2.5k what do you think is my best choice?
I am automatically drawn to a M3 + Summicron 50mm f/2 + Light Meter. Call it some homage to Cartier-Bresson (whom I love) and the classics, but it appeals to me.
Thank you in advance.
As you'll see I am new to RFF, but I figured this might be a good place to get some advice.
I am a art student and a photographer on my own time. I shoot film for school and digital personally with a Nikon D800. I am looking to invest in some film equipment as I tend to find myself enjoying the manual processing of images a lot more then I do working in the digital darkroom. I have access to a darkroom, etc.
I want to get a Leica M. I have drooled over them for many years, and the Monochrom now has its own savings account in my bank where I deposit little bits to eventually get one.
But I want a film M! I want a film M that will last me as long as I feel like having it around. I also want to challenge my own technique, teach myself some new things, and become a better photographer.
With say a cap of 2/2.5k what do you think is my best choice?
I am automatically drawn to a M3 + Summicron 50mm f/2 + Light Meter. Call it some homage to Cartier-Bresson (whom I love) and the classics, but it appeals to me.
Thank you in advance.