Rob-F
Likes Leicas
Martin, did you read all posts before posting your response? Mike wrote, "But mostly I'll be using the 28 and 35 to be photographing people in say war zones etc etc."
Thinking about buying a Leica... which one?
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MartinL
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Yes, I did read that, and it's exactly what baffles me. It's one of the pieces I can't wrap my mind around- - - a starting photojournalist using an RF and 28mm to photograph people in a war zone (I don't know what the "etc. etc." refers to). Maybe I jumped to the conclusion that "photojournalist" as he used it did not refer to a profession or career, but to an adventurous traveler seeing the world. Maybe something different occurs to us when we think of "war zone." I'm not trying to disrespect the OP; maybe he'll say a bit more about himself, the photo work he's done or would like to do.Rob-F said:
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War RF
War RF
I'd take two Konica Hexar AF one for outside picture with a 200 ASA film and another higher than 800ASA inside. It does not cost as much as a Leica M7 , far from that it is discret can be quick after some "proper training"....🙂
War RF
I'd take two Konica Hexar AF one for outside picture with a 200 ASA film and another higher than 800ASA inside. It does not cost as much as a Leica M7 , far from that it is discret can be quick after some "proper training"....🙂
Mike Ip
Vagabond Light Collector
Well, looks like my original post got lost in the cyber black hole. I ended up picking up an M6 0.85 on ebay for a really nice price. Although I planned on shooting wide rather than tele, I believe I will use this one to truly discover how intuitive using a rangefinder will be. Reading up, it looks like I'll spend a little money on some CV lens until I know for sure this is the right system for me.
Thanks again to all those who had taken their time to advise me.
Thanks again to all those who had taken their time to advise me.
Mike Ip
Vagabond Light Collector
ErikFive said:
I'll take that wager 😀
Mike Ip
Vagabond Light Collector
To be honest, I'm not sure if I mentioned which viewfinder it had. In the heat of the moment, bidding on ebay, I figured it was a 0.72, however, after I bid I realized it was a 0.85. Then the auction ended, with me being the winning bidder, haha.
No big deals. I'll just get a 50 and test that out. Besides 50 mm is my absolute favorite focal length to shoot. It's funny that of all the 'L' Canon lens I own, my $80 50mm lens happens to be my favorite. Go figure. That's like a Ferrari owner driving a VW Jetta.
No big deals. I'll just get a 50 and test that out. Besides 50 mm is my absolute favorite focal length to shoot. It's funny that of all the 'L' Canon lens I own, my $80 50mm lens happens to be my favorite. Go figure. That's like a Ferrari owner driving a VW Jetta.