Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2001/07/13
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]>>The box implies that this little $20 plastic camera will produce instant, matchbox-sized color pictures, but we were unable to obtain even a recognizable image on most of the frames, and nothing that resembled the pretty pictures on the box. And the pictures cost more than fifty cents each, so trial and error is expensive.<< If wonder if lots of buyers had the same experience you did. Polaroid has a long history of quality. It's still a provider of things like the incredible 4x5 PosNeg film, unique SX70 film, 20x24 instant film, etc. That new little camera received lots of promotion. Implied in that promotion, from what I could see, was ease of use. It looked like a great idea. This day and age products must live up to expectations. Overselling consumer products today just doesn't cut it. Consumers are too smart. Too informed. Not saying that happened with this new product. But I've seen it in many other non-photographic products. I'm a huge fan of Leica products. There are lots of Leica users on this list and you just don't hear about too many unsatisfied customers. Sure, there are some complaints, some of which are justified. But for the most part, Leica products meet expectations. I'd rather spend a lot on something of value, than a little on something that has no value. I've owned lots of Leica equipment over the years. I've never really been disappointed. Dave