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[OM] Re: : Re: My OM gears bring me a lot of fun #9

Subject: [OM] Re: : Re: My OM gears bring me a lot of fun #9
From: Moose <olymoose@xxxxxxxxx>
Date: Mon, 30 Oct 2006 15:12:52 -0800
ScottGee1 wrote:
> A well tuned 'blad is indeed a marvel, IMO.  I really like the 100mm Planar.
>
> [If you're easily offended, do NOT read the following paragraph.]
>
> However, I think one reason they've fallen out of general favor in the
> U.S. is the loud report they make when the mirror hits the stop.
> Tough to make complimentary pix of people when they 'duck & cover'.
>   
I recall reading a famous portrait photog saying he loosened up subjects 
with a series of shots without any film in the camera before getting 
serious. Maybe he used a Hassy and was acclimatizing them. :-)
> If you decide to turn it down, I or one of the gun users on the list
> will be happy to help the seller out.
>   
I'll keep that in mind. But at the price involved, they would be buying 
from me.

Moose

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