Hi all, Thanks a lot for your collective advice and encouraging words. What I really like about this group is that you guys encourage not only with words but with wonderful examples of your own photos! Now that I tried a little bird photography, I can only admire Doug Herr's results even more! Initially I was almost afraid of posting non-Leica shots - it is heartening to know that everyone places technique first and choice of "brand" thereafter. Nonetheless, the right equipment is needed to capture the critical moment in a predictable way, hence reaching for a reliable and dependable Leica makes perfect sense. Best wishes, Eric ------ Unsubscribe or change to/from Digest Mode at: http://www3.telus.net/~telyt/lrflex.htm Archives are at: //www.freelists.org/archives/leicareflex/