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!

dazedgonebye · 12-13-2006

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

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,

shutterflower · 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.

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

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

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.

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.

amateriat · 12-13-2006

Another vote for Ash here.

- Barrett

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...

Kim Coxon · 12-13-2006

This is very generous Jorge. There is a name which immediately sprang to mind as being extremely deserving of such a present but he already has a good camera. Time for the thinking cap.

Kim

fgianni · 12-13-2006

I think Ash has already got a bessa, am I right?

johne · 12-13-2006

IMHO it should go to a young person with talent but lacking cash. Further. it should be used, not celebrated as a relic of industrial accomplishment. How to determine this is beyond my limited experience or ability. Good luck and my compliments for the thought.
Johne

2nd thought. Give it to a school of art or photography for the use of deserving students on financial assistance. Just a thought.

Flyfisher Tom · 12-13-2006

Quote:

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.

Michael I. · 12-13-2006

I could sure use one but I am sure there are much needier people out there.

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

Jamie123 · 12-13-2006

Thank you guys! That's very nice of you!

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.

gb hill · 12-13-2006

First of all thanks to Jorge and Steven for their wonderful genorsity to make someone happy this Christmas. I am only 3 months old in this community, and fairly new to RF photography myself. I don't know everybodys situation and I agree if there is someone that only has a P&S it would be nice to see them have one. But I have to say while reading Jorges thread, Ash was the person that came to mind. He is young and serious about the craft. He has talent, yet does so with not the best equipment. He even put up a makeshift darkroom I believe in the corner of his bedroom. He helps others and always commits on a thread. He sure has helped me!

His blog is good too! So I nominate Ash.

NIKON KIU · 12-13-2006

Quote:

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