[Leica] was software licensing, now Leica S R strategy

[imagist3 at mac.com (Lottermoser George)]

I find it difficult to understand,
given that you have an M8
current and vintage Leica lenses
all of which have been
at the top of their quality and price class,
how Leica strategy,
essentially the same as it has always been,
will have nothing to do with you.

I can understand that,
if you've made the decision
to simply use what you have
for the rest of your natural life.
If that is the case
what conceivable Leica strategy
would feel inclusive to you?

However, others, who have yet to decide
to move, seriously, into photography
(as we all did at some point)
will choose the highest quality, for their needs
whatever system that may mean;
including, possibly, Leica M, R or S systems.

Fond regards,
George

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On Oct 19, 2008, at 12:38 PM, Steve Barbour wrote:

> But regarding equipment, as stated, I am sad that the strategy that  
> Leica is following will have nothing to do with me. While it may  
> work, it is very risky, especially in this tough international  
> economic climate, and it may well be a rocky road to disaster for  
> the company.
>
> I suspect that the S system, and quite possibly the R system too,  
> will be too rich for me,  perhaps for many of us...
>
> so I find it prohibitive, even nonsensical, and the world financial  
> realities won't help it...