Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1998/05/30
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]In a message dated 5/30/98 10:17:00 AM, LEICAMAN56@aol.com writes: > I think this is what drives many of us to both collect & use & I can admire > other makes for their technological qualities, automation, etc. But they just > don't have that Leica feel. It's difficult for me to get too excited about a > polycarbonate SLR & lens combination, but give me a Leica & that's a fine > piece of machinery. Sort of like the comparison between a plastic quartz > watch and a fine mechanical, self-winding watch. Anyway, those that > understand these things will understand and those that don't, don't. > ------- Bill Rosauer > There is or was a well known man living in Thailand that is the poorer of two brothers, as he is worth only 50 million dollars. On exhibit on his estate, in addition to his fine Leica collection are many old retired Grand Prix cars. As far as I know from communicating with him about 10 years ago, he does not use a Leica nor has he ever drove at Le Mans. "Those that understand these things will understand and those that don't, dont". ------------ Marvin (Eyeless in Gaza) Moss