[Leica] Do you currently OWN a Leica?

[mark at whitedogs.co.uk (Mark Pope)]

Charlie,
once I got the M8 that pretty much signed the death warrant for my 
darkroom and my film Ms became very under-used indeed.  I tried large 
format work, but whilst I had some success, I found it a bit too 
frustrating, hence my decision to go completely digital.  I used to 
really enjoy the darkroom and I did get quite good at it, though the 
intricacies of toning and retouching were a bit beyond me.  I think the 
lure of almost instant gratification was a bit too much for me!
You're in nice position though with the DMR.   The pull of a digital M 
must be lessened somewhat!

All the best


Mark Pope,
Swindon, Wilts
UK

Homepage               http://www.monomagic.co.uk
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                (2008)  http://www.monomagic.co.uk/index.php?gallery=paw/2008


On 26/11/10 17:38, Charlie Chan wrote:
> Mark,
>
> I came back to regular dark room use 3-4 years ago. For some time, I 
> didn't use it much with the kids being smaller. Now I love being down in 
> my cellar darkroom. I'm still using film in my Ms - can't quite give in 
> yet to a digital M!
>
> Best wishes,
>
> Charlie Chan
> Cheltenham, UK
>
> topoxforddoc at btinternet.com
> www.cancer-surgeon.co.uk
> www.charlie-chan.co.uk
>
>
>
> On 26 Nov 2010, at 17:28, Mark Pope wrote:
>
>> I dismantled and sold most of my darkroom equipment last year and put the 
>> money towards a second M8 body, so sort of on-topic I guess :-)
>> I must admit to missing the darkroom a whole lot less than I thought, so 
>> a couple of months ago, I even sold my large format equipment and 
>> developing tank.
>>
>> The good news is that we have our garage back.  TBH, I can't think of any 
>> bad news, especially at this time of year when the temperature in the 
>> darkroom would be around 5 degrees C (40ish F).
>>
>>
>> Mark Pope,
>> Swindon, Wilts
>> UK
>>
>> Homepage               http://www.monomagic.co.uk
>> Blog                   http://www.monomagic.co.uk/blog
>> Picture a week (2010)  
>> http://www.monomagic.co.uk/index.php?gallery=paw/2010
>> Picture a week (2009)  
>> http://www.monomagic.co.uk/index.php?gallery=paw/2009
>>                (2008)  
>> http://www.monomagic.co.uk/index.php?gallery=paw/2008
>>
>>
>> On 26/11/10 08:02, afirkin at afirkin.com wrote:
>>>> still have the darkroom
>>>> complete with V35 (red dot), Durst 138, Durst 184
>>>> and all related equipment
>>>> currently stacked full of stored items
>>>> unrelated to original purpose.
>>>>
>>>> ;~(
>>>>
>>>> Regards,
>>>> George Lottermoser
>>> Pretty much ditto here: sold my JOBO ATL3, well "gave it away" for a
>>> couple of prints to a chap who needed it more than I at the moment.
>>>
>>> Cheers
>>>
>>> Alastair
>>>
>>>
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