ok, so i'm NOT done!

back alley,
I tell you already that you are not done, because I am now going out for my lunch break with the nice little R4A AND the 21/4.5 C Biogon attached. This is an irresistable combination for architectural shots, start saving the money...;-)
 
I like the black of the R4a, but have never seen an R4m.

21mm frameline is fine. It is at the edge, but I can manage with my glasses on, better than the 40mm frameline in the R3a. The larger hood, the box hoods (LH-1 I think) for the Skopars are too big though, they block too much of the finder.
 
Keith said:
I sent my M7 away today and last night I paid Kully for a Hexar RF ...
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It never ends...

Now, I know I am done, but... I have money in my Paypal account... ugh!

:)
 
I'm done feeling guilty. As far as I'm concerned, part of the fun I have with this photography lark is mucking around with different equipment. And yes, I DO take pictures.
 
Which black something something is nicer? Anyone know how the 21 framelines is? To big or can you work with them?
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I've got an R4A with the matt black finish, and I don't like it (the matt finish - I love the camera). It always seems to look greasy and shiny - like a cheap suit.

I think the 21mm frame is superb - my CV 21/4 is almost permanently attached to the camera.
 
Pherdinand said:
Dude,

You just gotta sing the same tune once every two months right?
Who are you trying to fool? Yourself?
Us???
:D

Congrats on your purchase. When you'll be selling it at a great price - remember i asked first. ;)
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i'll keep you in mind pherdi but i doubt i will sell this set. the r4 is a truly great camera and i like the idea of the mechanical m as a second camera with the r4a as main. and it all fits so nicely in my camera bag;)

joe
 
Kim Coxon said:
Hey guys, it was his birthday present. Everyone is allowed something special on their birthday. :D
Now having got that good excuse out, I have to think up a good one for the big box that arrived today. :confused:

Kim
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Early birthday present?
 
I was done as well and then monday I was in my favorite camera store and I just happened to glance down into the display case and there was a mint Tachihara Wood-Field 4x5 with my name on it.

Of course I now need lenses, lensboards, filmholders, tri-pod, head, darkcloth...
Done? hahahahahahah

Bob
 
Or how about "unbirthday"present. As the Mad Hatter notes, each of us has 364 unbirthdays every single year. Might as well celelbrate them!
 
Oh, I was actually answering Kim's question about how to justify his own purchase. You, my friend, are on solid ground! And happy birthday, by the way. I was away from the computer the other day and missed out on the chance to send you best wishes.
 
wintoid said:
I'm done feeling guilty. As far as I'm concerned, part of the fun I have with this photography lark is mucking around with different equipment. And yes, I DO take pictures.
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Perfect, me too.
 
This is not good at all. Now I have to remove any GAS thoughts from my troubled mind. Can you live without a Bessa 4? I wonder.
 
Good for you Joe. I agree that being done is highly over rated.

Bessa prices in Japan were on par with cq except for the R4M, but now I see that is same as it would be in Japan (except for CA sales tax and shipping cost) because I saw a new R4M kit for 77,000 yen which is about $670. I did not go for it.

And a belated Happy Birthday. This is a great place and you are a reason why. Enjoy the new camera and please provide feedback, as I am thinking of an R4M for my birthday in December.
 
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