A Public Confession

[Bike Tourist]

It started small. I was happily using my Nikon digital gear. Then, in a fit of nostalgia, I thought it would be nice to have a little black Bessa T with a CV 35/2.5. And it was. So nice, in fact, that I got a 90 Elmarit to go with the outfit.

I started to use film, of course, and found I even used it for stock photography and scanned the negs. One particular stock house didn't like that much since their idea of a perfect image was something set up, totally artificial and exhibiting no texture whatever — just a plastic-like surface to everything. I stopped submitting to them because I didn't want to stop using the little T.

The next step was to trade part of my Nikon gear for an M6 TTL 0.85 and . . . well, you know the rest . . . more lenses. The good part was that after finally selling all the Nikon stuff I had lots of money left over!

Until today.

Today, I encountered an unused M7 locally. It was priced right. Now, there is no money left over — just a great rangefinder system.

I suppose you've heard this story before. 🙂

 

[erikhaugsby]

Welcome!, though it seems as if you've been with "us" for a while. Don't worry about the GAS, though--It'll never go away. 😀

 

[RayPA]

Great story! Yes, a familiar one, too. You've arrived! Congrats! 🙂



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[Flyfisher Tom]

Many a good man and woman have been mugged by a Leica on the way home 😉

This is the sort of story I never tire of, enjoy your new camera !

 

[flashover]

nope never herd that story before.

 

[peter_n]

Excellent Dick! The M6TTL and M7 make a beautiful pair! 😀

 

[Jocko]

One of us! One of Us!

Welcome Dick!

Cheers, Ian

 

[visiondr]

Welcome, you have left the Dark Side forever! It will try to tempt you, but you will always feel the gentle pull of The Force.

Peace,

Ron

 

[Bike Tourist]

I see I'm in good company!

 

[RdEoSg]

This sounds quite familier!! I have used my digital i think twice in the month or so I have had my M6.. and I got my Luigi case today... 😛

 

[colyn]

I've been leaning lately towards trading my 2 M3's and older glass for either an MP or M6 with newer glass. 😱
Anybody have any experience with the MP??

BTW: Welcome...

 

[reagan]

"It started small. .... "

Ahh, those famous last words. Keep telling yourself, "It started small... so one more is no big deal." and "... another will only be a 50% increase - so what? 😎 "

welcome aboard!

 

[BillBingham2]

I too am moving back. My T is going to be retired soon as I have a new Rapidwinder for my M6 coming. My sons are old enough that I can use my Leicas without fear of them trashing them. I have an R for my oldest so he is set. My youngest will have to wait another year or so for a T.

After rebuilding an SLR system (around an F2AS this time), I am going to try and sell some stuff to replace some of the funds I have expended on building what I like to think is my perfect set. M6/M4P for RF, F2AS for SLR work.

The M6ttl and M7 is a great pair, welcome to the darkside!!

I like to think I could be happy with what I had years ago. An M6 in one hand and my other arm around a beautiful girl.......while she is gone, the M6 is forever!

B2 (;->

 

[Bike Tourist]

Ahh, those famous last words. Keep telling yourself, "It started small... so one more is no big deal." and "... another will only be a 50% increase - so what? 😎 "

welcome aboard!

No, there won't be "one more" for me. Well, except for maybe replacing the CV 35/2.5 with a 35 Summilux, but that doesn't really count, does it?

 

[Bike Tourist]

I too am moving back. My T is going to be retired soon
B2 (;->

Alas, my T, stout little soldier, was sacrificed on the trade block for the M7.

 

[venchka]

Alas, my T, stout little soldier, was sacrificed on the trade block for the M7.

Welcome to the fold, Dick. Soon you will be a Designated Enabler!😀

 

[terrafirmanada]

No, there won't be "one more" for me. Well, except for maybe replacing the CV 35/2.5 with a 35 Summilux, but that doesn't really count, does it?

Interesting, I have been having the same idea, but I am not sure that I want to get rid of the 2.5. Mine is the pll, and I like it for a compact system.

 

[BillBingham2]

Take a look at the CV 40/1.4, it's small, sharp, smooth to handle and at a very good price.

'crons are great (I own one), but IMHO, price perfromance goes to CV.

B2 (;->

 

[oftheherd]

No, there won't be "one more" for me. Well, except for maybe replacing the CV 35/2.5 with a 35 Summilux, but that doesn't really count, does it?

I wonder what would be the results of a search for "...there won't be one more..." or "...no more gas..." or "...I'm off ebay for life..." or ... 😀 :bang: 😀 :bang: 😀

 

[jky]

I read stories like this and get even more tempted to buy a 35mm 'cron... although I already have a CV 35mm. But I need the 'cron... don't I? Oh man!

Cheers