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George McGovern

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3. Hello Shellback Squid. Long time ago I completed a

Reply to Shellback Squid (Reply #1)

Sun Aug 10, 2025, 01:55 PM

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community college course in darkroom technique. Loved it. Went on to digital with a Nikon D70. Never have looked back.

Sounds as if you have background in photography. Knowledge of manual operation with cameras. My gosh, think what you could do with a Leica.
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I'll take my FM but looking for a Leica too Shellback Squid Sunday #1

Hello Shellback Squid. Long time ago I completed a George McGovern Sunday #3

I'm with your buddy mike_c Sunday #2

LOLOL! I haven't either mike. Looked at uber expensive medium format nor much more expensive digital cameras, that is. George McGovern Sunday #4

Mine was a Leica M4 that I bought in early 1970s Walleye Sunday #5

What an experience Walleye, dark room ordeals notwithstanding. I cannot imagine what shooting a Leica would be like. George McGovern Sunday #6

Thank you, Yep he was my hero. My first camera was Leica M2. Walleye Monday #7

You are welcome Walleye. These are a few of Cartier-Bresson's collection that I like a lot. George McGovern Monday #8