Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1997/01/09
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]At 09:29 PM 09-01-97 +0900, you wrote: >At 1:36 AM 1/10/97, Mark_Bishop@ipc.co.uk wrote: >>Among the topics raised among the LUG digests which I received over= Christmas >>and only recently read, was one which asked members to nominate other= products >>which they felt represent 'the Leica of...' a particular field. >> >>Although there were very few replies, I must admit to being intrigued at= the >>number of possibilities, and thought I might offer up a few of my own to >>get the >>ball rolling. >> >>To me, the Leica M represents all that's best in photography in the sense= that >>it rejects unnecessary gizmos in favour of compactness, ruggedness and the best >>possible quality of result. It's also a distinctive design, somewhat= timeless >>but ultimately functional rather than self-consiously retro, and European. >> >>Other products which embody this philosophy for me include: >> >>, Pashley Tube Rider bicycle (UK) - remarkably strong but stylistically= simple >>frame design, rugged five-speed internal hub gears and hub brakes front= and >>rear. Ultra-comfortable traditional sprung leather saddle. Virtually >>indestructible, lasts for ever, great to ride. Yours (in the UK - not sure= if >>it's exported) for UKP400. >> >>* Fisher Futura pen (Germany) - lightweight titanium contruction, Space= Pen- >>style ink cartridges which work upside down, on greasy surfaces etc. UK= Price >>=FA27.50. >> >>* Junghans Mega Solar Ceramic watch - re-sets itself to *precisely* the= right >>tie every night by listening out for the international time signal radio >>signal. >>Face doubles as a solar panel so it will never stop due to a flat battery. >>Black >>ceramic case is very strong yet exceptionally light. UKP450. >> >> >>Anyone else want to nominate their favourites? > >Mercedes cars > >BMW motorcycles The Sony Professional Walkman > > >