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Subject: [OM] Re: OT, Heliar of a kit, was A change in the weather
From: Chris Barker <ftog@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Thu, 24 May 2007 12:13:08 +0100
Thanks for those thoughts, Andrew, both on the Epson and the Bessa  
cameras.  I wonder if I might use a smaller camera more than the  
RF645 that I have.  I am sorely tempted to sell the Bronica and buy  
Bessa ...

Chris

On 24 May 2007, at 09:51, Andrew Fildes wrote:

> The attraction in the rangefinder - it feels like doing didge with a
> proper camera. Most of the controls are mechanical and I even have to
> wind on. You have to focus - that makes you think about the shot.  It
> displays four functions on the top with needles! Like an older car.
> You set AE, exposure comp., ISO and shutter speed on a wheel, like an
> OM. The Leica style rewind knob becomes a wheel for scrolling through
> images and options! Pull it up and it has seperate scroll functions.
> It's heavy - actually feels more solid and easier to grip than an M8
> to me. You FORGET TO CHIMP - you just keep shooting - like a Leica
> with free film.
> It makes you feel like a photographer again.
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