Well I thought it was just going to be memory cards and film, but I did sneak in under the wire and get some Leica gear.:scry:
I was going through all my various kit over these holidays and decided to consolidate some by getting rid of stuff that is not my style any longer or not really getting much use.
Relative to RF: My Zeiss Ikon and the 21/4.5 Biogon C are going up for sale. This is not because they are not great to use, it is actually the opposite. However, I decided that I wanted a feel as close as possible between film and digital for the camera ergonomics. I also wanted a 2.8 for the 21 and decided that I didn't like the extra processing required to use the Zeiss Biogon with Cornerfix, even though that Zeiss Biogon is pretty amazing at 4.5. My WATE is up for sale, and I recently sold the 75 Cron ASPH.
So guess what??
I took advantage of getting a Leica M7 and 21/2.8 Elmarit ASPH (coded) both brand new while the Passport warranty is still good. I have to admit it also helped that the dealer really did me a BIG favor as she had these from before a couple of price increases ago, and sold them to me at a tremendous discount compared to todays prices (or what they are going to be in a few days).
Yes Leica GAS struck again, but I have also sold a lot of Leica recently which really compensates.
My RF kit is now M8, M7, 21 Elmarit ASPH, 28 Cron ASPH, 35 Cron ASPH, 50 Lux ASPH, 90 Elmarit.
The 35 Cron ASPH, will probably go on the block some day in the future if we get a full frame M9? as 35 is not really a favorite of mine but it does duty as a 50 now on the M8.
OK Guy - start laughing that Leica GAS got me this Christmas even though I told you it wouldn't.:angel::ROTFL: