Leica Historical Society of America - LHSA - "Viewfinder" Magazine

Ed Schwartzreic · 03-15-2005

I just got off the telephone with Bill Rosaur, who as Editor, along with Tom Abrahamsson and myself, are responsible for putting out the LHSA's quarterly mag, Viewfinder. We were near to finalizing the content for the next issue. I mentioned how interesting and helpful this R-D1 forum has been, and Bill asked what we all thought of the last issue of Viewfinder, the one which was largely devoted to the R-D1 and user reviews by Society members. I replied that there had been discussions of various reviews, e.g. from Pop Photog, Erwin, etc., but that I couldn't remember anyone binging up Viewfinder. So I just did a search, and my recollection was correct.

I really don't want to be a troll here, but I guess that either no one is an LHSA member, or no one has admitted that they've seen the issue in question. It came out (to members) about a month ago (Vol. 37, No. 4) and has front and rear cover images shot with the R-D1, as well as 10 pages inside of comments and reviews.

Ed

Larry Kellogg · 03-15-2005

So, how do we buy this magazine if we're not members LHSA? Can we purchase it from a website somewhere? I was like to have a copy.

Larry

Ed Schwartzreic · 03-15-2005

I got a call from a former LHSA member, a lurker here but an M user who is considering an R-D1, and saw this thread. He plans to rejoin the Society to get this issue. He also plans to join this forum once tax season is finished.

I have 4 extra copies of this issue here with me, which I will send to the first four who ask for them, along with a membership brochure. Beyond that, should anyone be so inclined, I'll have to ask our administrator. By all means look at the LHSA website, <LHSA.org>.

Those interested contact me off list.

Ed

David Kieltyka · 03-15-2005

I've read various issues of Viewfinder online (and, I think, at least one issue purchased at Universal News in NYC) but this is the first I've heard about the R-D1 issue being out...

-Dave-

Sean Reid · 03-15-2005

I'll take one please.

Cheers,

Sean

DaShiv · 03-15-2005

If there's still one available, I'd be happy to take one!

Ed Schwartzreic · 03-15-2005

Bill Rosauer had wanted to have Viewfinder on selected news counters, but this never (as yet) has come to pass. There may be some of it on line through the LHSA website. We try to balance articles about Leica history, eqiuipment, including new release by Leica, Cosina, etc., more general photographic lore, and images. We have just upgraded the printing to (mostly) duotones for the B&W images.

I enclose pdf's of the front and rear covers of the issue in question.

Ed

Gordon Coale · 03-15-2005

I would be interested in one. If you still have one I will PM an address.

driggett · 03-15-2005

I would love one to.
Thanks,
Chris

Ed Schwartzreic · 03-15-2005

That's all 4, but I'll see what I can do. I have Sean's address, but Chris, Gordon, and Bob H. need to get me their addresses, off list.

Enjoy.

Ed

Larry Kellogg · 03-15-2005

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ed Schwartzreic

Those interested contact me off list.

Ed

I sent you an email.

Larry

DaShiv · 03-15-2005

Ed, I'd already sent you an email when I posted my message with my contact info -- can you confirm that you've received it? Thanks!

Gordon Coale · 03-15-2005

Ed, I sent a PM.

Ed Schwartzreic · 03-15-2005

Got all 4 addresses, but Larry's didn't come through. I think I have another copy here for him. After that I will have to ask our administrator.

Ed

Larry Kellogg · 03-15-2005

I sent you a private message....maybe the send email option isn't working correctly...
perhaps you don' thave an email account in the user profile?

Larry

Ed Schwartzreic · 03-15-2005

I just spoke with our office administrator and she has plenty of copies to send out. Larry and DaShiv will get theirs this way, and I'll await other names.

Ed

driggett · 03-15-2005

I just signed up for LHSA.
Thanks Ed.

Cheers,
Chris

simonclivehughe · 03-15-2005

I'd love to have a copy if any are still available... I'll send my address.

Thanks,

Doug · 03-15-2005

Ed, I also sent you a PM, including my address, about 5 minutes after your kind and generous offer.

Ken Tanaka · 03-15-2005

Ed,
I'm a relatively new LHSA member and recently received my first two issues of Viewfinder. I was impressed. The general style of writing is homey and down-to-earth, as the authors are not trying to sell themselves or products.

The coverage of the R-D1 was optimistic. I do not own an R-D1 (nor do I plan to) but the article corresponded very well to coverage in other magazines as well as with reports from owners.

Ed Schwartzreic · 03-16-2005

Thank you Ken for your kind words. We work hard on it.

Driggett, welcome!

The only address I still lack beleongs to simonclivehughe.

Ed

imagineitframed · 03-16-2005

Ed,
I'd love to have a copy. I've emailed you with an address. Thanks for your help.
Rich
Imagine it Framed

driggett · 03-16-2005

I have found the article that TOm Abrhamsin had done for viewfinder magazine. It is on his website. I am including a link to his website where you can read it.

http://www.rapidwinder.com/Tom%20A%2...20VF37%204.pdf

Thanks,
Chris

Doug · 03-19-2005

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ed Schwartzreic

I have 4 extra copies of this issue here with me, which I will send to the first four who ask for them, along with a membership brochure. Beyond that, should anyone be so inclined, I'll have to ask our administrator. By all means look at the LHSA website, <LHSA.org>.

Those interested contact me off list.

Ed, thanks a million for your kind generosity! A copy of Viewfinder arrived in the mail here today. That sure was fast. Looks excellent, very classy for a club newsletter, and I note your sizable article on the R-D1.