Hi!
No , Boris - now I'm over reacting. Buzz off!
I'm sick and tired of people telling me that I should be using new
technology. That I can learn to love it. That I should embrace it. That
I'll get used to it. That it will help my photography. I don't want to
learn to love it. The technology doesn't do anything for me. I like old
cameras. I don't like fancy whiz-bang features, modes, and programs. I
don't use flash. I don't give a rat's ass about frame rates or Hyper this
and Programmable that, as nice as those features may be (BTW, the Rollei
TLR had a Hyper Mode back in the sixties <LOL>). Leave me the f*** alone
wrt to the stuff YOU like. When I decide I want something newer, I'll get
it and use it. I will get a DSLR at some point, but perhaps not for the
reasons others here have.
Shel, if I came across as trying to CONVINCE you to use NEW technology,
please point this out. It was NEVER my intent.
Also, if in my last message was ever a mention of what I LIKE, please
point it out, as it WASN'T there.
Y'know, I asked three simple questions about how a specific camera worked,
and by the time the day was done there were half a dozen people telling me
what I should do, and that the camera I asked about was wrong or right for
me. That I'd love or hate it.
That's because:
1. People were trying to be HELPFUL for you.
2. Each of them has their own way with things and hence their mileage
was different.
I'm borrowing the camera for a specific feature for a solution to a
specific situation because my digi is under the weather with a wobbly
tripod mount. If a friend on the list didn't offer the loan of her 5n I'd
be using the LX for the project. I don't want an autofocus camera. Can
you understand that? I don't want a plastic camera. I like the heavy
metal cameras and the old lenses that I use. When it came time to buy a
second Leica I bought an old one for about the same price as a new one.
BECAUSE I LIKE IT. The latest lens I bought for the Leica is seventy years
old.
Yes, I can understand that. I really can. You don't have to mention the
f-word or shout at me to make me understand what you're saying.
Neither you nor anyone will convince me to buy or use something that does
not give me pleasure and the kind of photographic experience I want until I
decide I'm ready for it. Don't you think that, after all these years, and
all the money I've spent on gear that if I wanted something other than
what I have, I would have already purchased it. So, for the last time -
F*CK technologically advanced cameras. I don't need them for the kind of
photography I do. I'm not a macro shooter, I don't make close-ups of
flowers and rocks, when shooting landscapes or scenics I don't need auto
anything, just a sturdy tripod, good light, and some film. And just to put
things in perspective, I also recently purchased a well-regarded auto focus
lens, because it's suitable to me needs and works great when used manually.
Very well. Again, I was NOT trying to say anything to oppose this.
If you, and others, like your Captain Whiz-Bang cameras that's fine. They
fill a need for you. They don't for me. I like old things. I like my
30+ year old, all metal, wood, and leather, comfortable-for-my-fat-ass
Mercedes and my even older, 100% original Cadillac convertible with real
leather interior an tail fins. I like my denim shirts faded and frayed at
the collar. Most of the furniture in my house is antique. My coffee mug is
almost 40 years old - I don't want a new one, and heaven help the house
keeper should she break it. I've worn the same belt buckle almost every
day since 1968. I love it. I don't care for change. I like the way old
things look and feel. I like how they make me feel. In a word,
comfortable.
Sure. In fact, if I ever get a chance to meet you in person, which I
hope I will, I would really be fascinated to see those things you just
mentioned.
And now I'm gonna watch a 1940's movie on my 20+ year old non-cable ready
TV set, and enjoy some non-microwave pocorn.
Absolutely.
To clarify things a bit:
1. You wrote to the list that you were frustrated (this is how I
understood you) with replies of fellow list members to your questions
about AF.
2. I responded saying that this (new) technology has its limitations
that are best taken into account. Allow me to quote myself:
"Technology comes to help you, but not to replace your brains with some
electronic appendage...".
My understanding and intent was in a sense to support your position.
However I hoped you would understand that there is no reason to be
frustrated...
3. Then you snapped at me.
If you think it is not leading anywhere, you can always take it off-list
with me.
Boris-the-saddened.
