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Walleye

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5. Mine was a Leica M4 that I bought in early 1970s

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Sun Aug 10, 2025, 06:59 PM

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Started my journalism career with Tri-x loading stainless steel reels, made my living in the dark room for years. I don’t miss it at all. The paper
I was working at went digital in 2000. I’m trying to remember but I think the Leica cost around $350 I also had a 35 mm F2, and a 21 mm F4 and a 90 mm F4. I loved shooting with that camera

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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