In a contest of Leica vs. Bessa, it's no contest, it's Leica by a furlong. But here's the more interesting question:
Who wins Leica vs. Rolleiflex?
Doisneau says Rolleiflex. HCB says Leica. My bias is apparent. (But I like a Leica on occasion too.)
What do you think?
Ed, I would say it qualifies as an "epiphany"!!!Ten to fifteen minutes of staring with my lower jaw at about knee level - that had to be about 1953 - 1955, and I've never forgotten the experience.
Doesn't that fill the strictest criteria for "Art"?
Who wins Leica vs. Rolleiflex?
Or indeed tomatoes versus bananas. The two are so different that to me, it's a meaningless question.
Who wins Leica vs. Rolleiflex?
I have an M6 ti and a Rolleiflex 3.5E. Both are a joy to use, but I find I use the Leica more often. I just haven't got many good shots with the Rollei...maybe I just need to use it more often.In a contest of Leica vs. Bessa, it's no contest, it's Leica by a furlong. But here's the more interesting question:
Who wins Leica vs. Rolleiflex?
Doisneau says Rolleiflex. HCB says Leica. My bias is apparent. (But I like a Leica on occasion too.)
What do you think?
Dear Lee,It's really a silly argument, isn't it? Of those who are willing to pay the price of admission there will always be someone who doesn't enjoy the show and of those who decide not to go to the theatre there will always be those who claim the performances weren't worth the price.
Ah, but the silliness is what makes these forums so interesting.It's really a silly argument, isn't it?
Most definitely untrue. I shoot my Leicas mostly in dark theaters, and they are easier and faster to unload and reload in the dark than any other camera I've used. Here's my drill when I reach the end of a roll:If I wanted to spend the money I could afford to buy an M6TTL or M7 plus a couple of lenses today. I don't because I don't like the film loading method on Leicas. It looks too easy to drop stuff and lose bits in the dark. In 2007 there is no reason to hang on to such an awkward way of loading the camera.
The Leica rangefinder is the extremely rare confluence of the mechanical, optical, ergonometric and aesthetic. The Leica rangefinder is the only camera with a soul. If you don't understand that, then don't buy one.
Take care,
Tom
P.S. Unlike the Bessa, they are also made by little elves in the Black Forest.
Most definitely untrue. I shoot my Leicas mostly in dark theaters, and they are easier and faster to unload and reload in the dark than any other camera I've used. Here's my drill when I reach the end of a roll:
Rewind film
open latch on bottom plate, which then falls open and dangles from my right hand by the wrist strap
rewound film roll falls out into my left palm
drop roll into bag, grab new roll, insert it partway into camera body
pull leader across, position it between "fingers" in body
finish inserting roll fully, replace bottom plate, close latch
fire off two shots, feeling to be sure the rewind lever turns
raise camera to eye and resume shooting.
Total elapsed time: maybe 15 seconds
Practice makes perfect. I shoot 10-20 rolls during a dance performance.
"No bits and pieces to be dropped on a dark floor."
Except the roll of film, of course.
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