On 5/30/2012 1:12 PM, Ken Norton wrote:
> Moose wrote:
>> If you work back from what you want to come out of it, defining the
>> equipment may be easier.
> Do we ever REALLY know what it is that we want?
That's why I suggested some testing before making a decision.
> I'd suggest that he throw Image Quality to the wind, Load up a roll of
> the grungiest B&W film in a Leica with 50mm lens and go shoot
> something totally different than what he's been doing. He's got the
> "pretty coastline" pictures down pat. But at the same time, he's also
> indicated an amount of boredom with them too.
I can't say that's the way I would go to try something totally different, but
the general idea seems useful. :-)
> Just remember to take the lens cap off.
>
> The fact is, he can pick up a second hand Leica with a terrific lens
> for a lot less than what an OM-D kit would cost. AND not only that, in
> a year he can sell the Leica without losing a dime.
>
> See? I can come up with practical solutions too.
Practical? Would drive me round the 'rangefinders suck" bend. ;-)
Contrarian Moose
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