Santa Wants to Know, Who Deserves a new Voigtlander Bessa R3A.

MP Guy · 12-13-2006

Breaking News !!!

It's that time of the year when we are all in the good spirit of giving. That being the case, RFF along wit CameraQuest wish to give a new Bessa R3A to a deserving RFF member.

There are many photographers here on RFF that are genuinely excited about rangefinder photography and would just love to be shooting with a new camera. However, as we all know, cameras can be expensive and our priorities push the camera to the bottom of the list of things we want to buy. That is why the RFF members will decide who is deserving of a new rangefinder camera for Christmas this year. It is up to us to read the threads and identify who is that person who really wants to get involved with RF photography but has not yet had a chance. We are looking for those with failing cameras or no cameras at all. We are looking to make someone happy this Christmas. Although we would love to give a camera to everyone, the reality is that we can only give one camera away.

This is not a contest but simply a way of giving thanks to the members who make our community work. Lets start by getting a list of names going on this thread. We will then take the most commonly thought of names and place them in a poll. The members will then get a chance to cast their vote for the lucky winner.

Merry Christmas to all from RFF and Cameraquest.

Please start listing names on this thread.

http://www.rangefinderforum.com/foru...646#post439646

Just post names and nothing else. It will make going through th elist easier. YOu can continue commenting in this thread.

One note to keep in mind. Any sarcasm, negativity or deliberate instigation of hostilities in this thread will not be tolerated.

PlantedTao · 12-13-2006

I would like to nominate All moderators...they do a lot to make this a wonderful place and put in time & effort that I really appreciate.

I want to follow the guidelines, so this is NOT an insult...but it really should go to someone that needs it...IMHO that is someone who can't plunk down the cash for a M8 or MP or extremely highend camera. my 2 cents and I really ain't try'n to offend.

oh yeah - Thanks George & Stephen - merry christmas to all.

dazedgonebye · 12-13-2006

If I hadn't just bought a Bessa R, I might have been able to wimper my way to this?!?!?!
Timing is everything!

Off to look for the deserving....

back alley · 12-13-2006

this is different - i like it!

there are a couple of names that come to mind but maybe i'll wait a bit.

good going and kudos to stephen and jorge!!

joe

Gid · 12-13-2006

This is a difficult one, but somebody has to be first. On the basis of a huge contribution in a short space of time - both starting and contributing to threads, making great use of a limited budget and beat up old gear to produce some very interesting images, amazing enthusiasm and making me laugh a lot, I nominate ASH.

Rafael · 12-13-2006

That's very generous of you Stephen and Jorge!! You gentlemen clearly have your red hats on!

wamjam · 12-13-2006

very generous! i wouldn't mind having a bessa.

dazedgonebye · 12-13-2006

Ash was the first name that came to my mind as well.

mfunnell · 12-13-2006

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Originally Posted by dazedgonebye

Ash was the first name that came to my mind as well.

Same here.

...Mike

raid · 12-13-2006

I commend the people setting up this give-away.
As for the method to give the camera to a person, I am thinking that there are people who are quiet and who may be better served this way :
Let each person nominate himself/herself discretely to Jorge, and then Jorge pulls one name out. It is advertised here that "needy people" should apply.
If we make it a popularity contest, there will be quite a few RFF needy members who will not dare to challenge the system.
This is just my opinion.

Raid

mfunnell · 12-13-2006

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Originally Posted by raid

Let each person nominate himself/herself discretely to Jorge, and then Jorge pulls one name out. It is advertised here that "needy people" should apply.

Not a bad idea at all. Perhaps a "why I want the Bessa in 60 words or less" kind've thing: "I am suffering terribly from GAS, yet have no money to treat it and no camera to show how horribly swollen it makes me." With Stephen and Jorge to determine the result.

That kind've puts it back on them, though, and they've already been exceptionally, over-the-top, wonderfully generous. Perhaps have all the mods look, and vote?

...Mike

sf · 12-13-2006

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Originally Posted by mfunnell

Not a bad idea at all. Perhaps a "why I want the Bessa in 60 words or less" kind've thing: "I am suffering terribly from GAS, yet have no money to treat it and no camera to show how horribly swollen it makes me." With Stephen and Jorge to determine the result.

That kind've puts it back on them, though, and they've already been exceptionally, over-the-top, wonderfully generous. Perhaps have all the mods look, and vote?

...Mike

true, this would allow people to make a case for themselves, but what about deserviing users without a mastery of the English language? WOuldn;t want english competency to be a roadblock.

arbib · 12-13-2006

I don't know a lot of RFF Members yet,. A few, though. And after being a lurker for a week or so, I got the RF bug. Mind you, I own a few camera's, but I had to save for 8 months for my DSLR, and for the RF I bought from Flashover, I saved for 6 weeks. Although I was saving towards a Upgrade from my D60. I desided to get a RF instead. Glad I did!! I am using Film 90% of the time now. And have been looking at selling my D60 for a Bessa R2C (since I have 3 FSU lens). But a R3a is a great RF too. Since I don't have a lot invested in FSU stuff at the moment.

If I could elect myself, (a bit selfish? Well, I don't know, We don't realy have the extra cash, I try to set some $$ aside that won't interfer with our living bills).

It took 2 years to save $400.00 to build a newer XP 2mhz computer, from my 98 433mhz one.

But I know Ash, and have followed many of his threads. I vote for Ash too. Even if it is a drawing. May his name be at the fingertips of the offical drawer!

telenous · 12-13-2006

Wonderful gesture, thank you Jorge and Stephen.

I 'd like to give it some thought and I will come forward with a nomination if it hasn't been declared already.

All the best,

sf · 12-13-2006

I know who I want to vote for. A guy with no film camera and no money to buy one, but who really wants one and reads RFF afraid to post since he doesn't have a film rangefinder. He's a great photographer, but only uses a digital P&S because he doesn't have the money to spend the $1000 it takes to get a decent rangefinder.

and god help any of you who vote for someone who already has a camera...this should be a gift to the needy, not a popularity contest. Just my opinion.

Jocko · 12-13-2006

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Originally Posted by shutterflower

god help any of you who vote for someone who already has a camera...this should be a gift to the needy, not a popularity contest. Just my opinion.

Mine too.

Cheers, Ian

PlantedTao · 12-13-2006

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Originally Posted by shutterflower

snip...
...this should be a gift to the needy, not a popularity contest. Just my opinion.

Exactly my point!
& well said.

NIKON KIU · 12-13-2006

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Originally Posted by shutterflower

I know who I want to vote for. A guy with no film camera and no money to buy one, but who really wants one and reads RFF afraid to post since he doesn't have a film rangefinder. He's a great photographer, but only uses a digital P&S because he doesn't have the money to spend the $1000 it takes to get a decent rangefinder.

and god help any of you who vote for someone who already has a camera...this should be a gift to the needy, not a popularity contest. Just my opinion.

George you have my vote.

Kiu

sf · 12-13-2006

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Originally Posted by NIKON KIU

George you have my vote.

Kiu

My nomination is for my cousin. He is a user on here, but doesn't own anything besides a Holga and a digital P&S. He doesn't have any cash for cameras at all, but lusts for my Bronica every now and then.

back alley · 12-13-2006

"...who really wants to get involved with RF photography but has not yet had a chance. We are looking for those with failing cameras or no cameras at all..."

relax guys...jorge already said it.

nikola · 12-13-2006

This is sooooo nice...

)))

.........do i qualify?

I'm new in photography, and the spark that lighted my fire was father's faulty Zorki 4, so I bought fed3b online for 20$ ...and it was defective

, so i had to bought another one....

Here in Croatia only RF cameras that one can buy are old FSU ones...

Jamie123 · 12-13-2006

Well as a poor philosophy student with no rangefinder camera I would definitely like a Bessa.
However, I'm sure there are people who deserve it more than I do and whose contribution to RFF is far more valuable than mine so I'm not gonna nominate myself.

My vote also goes to Ash. From what I've read in his posts he seems to be a nice guy and the Bessa would surely be put to good use in his hands.

Flyfisher Tom · 12-13-2006

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Originally Posted by Jamie123

Well as a poor philosophy student with no rangefinder camera I would definitely like a Bessa.
However, I'm sure there are people who deserve it more than I do and whose contribution to RFF is far more valuable than mine so I'm not gonna nominate myself.

My vote also goes to Ash. From what I've read in his posts he seems to be a nice guy and the Bessa would surely be put to good use in his hands.

Permit me to nominate you Jamie. I've enjoyed your thoughtful posts in the past.

iml · 12-13-2006

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Originally Posted by Flyfisher Tom

Permit me to nominate you Jamie. I've enjoyed your thoughtful posts in the past.

Seconded. Since Jamie has no RF at all he's a good choice.

Ian

amateriat · 12-13-2006

Another vote for Ash here.

- Barrett