Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1997/06/02
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Ernesto wrote:
<<I'd simply have an opinion on what is the best book that explains the
<<Leica M system from a tech point of view. Not a book for collectors,
<<just a good and complete manual for a rookie that's trying to understan=
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<<this system:cameras, lenses, accessories.
<<Any imput will be apreciated.
My selection : (for you information only)
Available : New * Second-hand ** (as far as I know)
*Leica m Photography; Brian Bower; Hardcover; ( good for a rookie etc..)
(Published by David & Charles Uk
Publication date: March 1,1996
Dimensions (in inches): 11.68 x 8.93 x .67
ISBN: 071530318X)
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*The Leica M Compendium; Jonathan Eastland; Hardcover (ok, with some very=
personal point of vue)
*Leica Rangefinder Practice M6 to M1; Andrew Matheson; Hardcover (OK, but=
may be disappointing)
**Leica m the Advanced School of Photography; Gunter Osterloh; Hardcover
(1984 ??) (M6)
(Old fashion Leitz litterature, but OK)
**The Leica Rangefinder Way; Andrew Matheson; Hardcover (Nothing about M6=
but great ! : M3 to M4-2)
**The Leica Manual; Willard Detering Morgan; Hardcover (I like it very
much) (1974 ??) (M4 & M5)
* or ** ?? Leica Lens Practice : Choosing and Using Leica Lenses; Dennis
Laney; Hardcover (OK)
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Check www.amazon.com
Lucien,
BELGIUM
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