Re: [Leica] Film megabytes and some curious contradictions

[Krechtz@aol.com]

In a message dated 10/31/00 9:28:59 AM Eastern Standard Time, 
walt@jove.acs.unt.edu writes:

<< Erwin, you either have to stop posting, or stop getting offended....take a 
break, 
 have a beer, etc.....>>

What's wrong with SM (single malt) Scotch?

                    <SNIP> 

<< I use Leicas.  I use analog records. I use ONLY vacuum tube amplifiers, of 
my own design and construction.>> 

OT but worth more space.  Don't hesitate to elaborate a little.

<<  I use vintage Collins radio gear to operate CW (morse code), with 
 vintage MECHANICAL semi-auto keys.  I'd drive a Morgan if I had the choice. 
I have 
 a vintage lugged steel Italian bicycle.  I write often with a Parker 
fountain pen.
 I like only M2s and M4s.  I use 60s-80s lenses, and I prefer chrome over 
brass barrels rather than alloy.  I use Nikon Fs and F2s, cuz they're CLOSEST 
to the Leica in terms of construction and "attitude"...>>

What about the M3; and what lenses do you use on the F and F2?  
 
 <<now for the important part:  I use 3200 tmax AND 
 Agfa 25.....I shoot handheld with a 90 f2 wide open AND on a tripod with a 
50 at 
 f8 (optimum, or close to it)...I enjoy "bar" photography, and also emulating 
a "view 
 camera" with 35mm....both of which I've done very successfully with Leica....
 But I don't CARE if digital/electronic/alloy/modern is better.....I ENJOY 
working with 
 gear and methods that I consider to be from a better "time", as least from 
my 
 ethno-centric-caucasian-male-in-USA view...admittedly biased!>>

This is permissible - at least for the present.
 
 <<Consider yourself lucky to be in the company of folks that give a SHIT 
about ANYTHING...at least they'll argue with you...>>
 
            <SNIPSNIPSNIP>
 
 You mention convention wisdom....forget it....if ANY of us had ANY 
'conventional
 wisdom', we'd forget about ALL this shit, get a real job, and get on with 
our 
 lives/families/etc....(don't hold your breath)
 
 Best to all
 Walt in Denton, Tx.
 
Standing ovation, Walt!   

Joe Sobel
 
 
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