Santa Wants to Know, Who Deserves a new Voigtlander Bessa R3A.

One thing to remember is the tax situation in Europe. If it comes here, the beneficiary should not be subjected to a bill that they may not be able to afford. We perhaps need to think of a way that RFF could cover it.

Kim
 
That must be one of the nicest gestures I saw this year! :) I'll refrain to name people, or vote (as I don't lurk around time enough to be even slightly fair). But I have to say this lovely attitude only assures me that this is _the_ Forum to support.

I always had a hunch that Rangefinder users have to be good people! :)

Keep up the fantastic work!
 
I just realised.. my name has popped up WAY too much. To be karma-corrected I need about 20 giveaways to vote for everyone else in!!
 
Great idea, but dashed difficult to pick out the particularly deserving individual.

If only we could give everyone a rangefinder for free. Maybe leave them on hotel bedside tables - more inspirational than what one usually finds there and a lot less dangerous. No offence to practicing christians meant.
 
Iggy said:
No offence to practicing christians meant.
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I nearly found myself saying "if I get this camera, I promise I will NEVER photograph and upload a nativity scene!" then realised that could be taken the wrong way :D
 
Well, While I don't really know anyone here well enough, after reading some posts for my own research in thoughts of getting a Zeiss Ikon, I can suggest one individual that has had terrible luck with cameras - Avotius. After ordering 3-4 Ikons and ALL being duds he gave up. So, while he may not "need" a Bessa, it could deffinately lift his spirits and have more trust in Cosina products.
Just a thought.
 
I'll vote for ASH, mostly because of his obvious enthusiasm for the Rangefinder camera, and as well as for his general enthusiasm for photography, in all it's ramifications. I don't think any of the rest of the regular posters here are working as hard at it as is ASH.

Regards!
Don
 
I nominate Jamie123. Check out his Flickr!

I also like Rich's idea of a thread that would allow needy candidates the opportunity to make his or her case.
 
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i agree.....Ash

fishtek said:
I'll vote for ASH, mostly because of his obvious enthusiasm for the Rangefinder camera, and as well as for his general enthusiasm for photography, in all it's ramifications. I don't think any of the rest of the regular posters here are working as hard at it as is ASH.

Regards!
Don
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Actually can we get someone with a paypal account to allow member to contribute towards another one, and see if we can make it two instead of one? (of course not going to the same member)
 
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Jocko,he is what this forum is about,knowledge,wit,wisdom and enthusiasm.Merry Christmas..........Robin
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Thank you Robin, that is astonishingly kind, but I'm out of the running! I have piles of frighteningly unused cameras, many of which I have succeeded in breaking at every possible opportunity!

I should be giving prizes!

I could always sell tickets..... :D

Cheers, Ian!
 
I got to thinking about this and ideally I would like to see it go to an impartial, independent, and skilled photographer based in Bethlehem who would make images that informed the world of the regions plight, ended conflict on earth, and won a Nobel prize, or as close to that as is practical


:angel: Hey! It’s nearly Christmas:angel:
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I got to thinking about this and ideally I would like to see it go to an impartial, independent, and skilled photographer based in Bethlehem who would make images that informed the world of the regions plight, ended conflict on earth, and won a Nobel prize, or as close to that as is practical


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I'm confident I could do all that. But I'm not sure when to stop daydreaming anymore :D :D
 
Ash has made a comment on the members only thread and invited responses here.

As Ash knows, with the greatest respect, I do not think he should have the camera. Nor do I think that any of us in the RFF hardcore should have it. Most of us have excellent cameras, even if they only cost a few dollars or pounds - the $30 FED 1 is quite as good as HCB's Leica II, and that's far too good for almost anyone.

This is not and should not be a vote on who makes the greatest contribution to RFF. As Jorge has stated, the purpose of this is to help a needy photographer - someone without a camera. We can transform a creative life. Isn't that a wonderful thing?

It also reaches out from the fairly small group of activists to the wider membership. I mean no offence to anyone, but let's remember that most of us are pretty damn lucky already.

Cheers, Ian
 
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