[Leica] Go ahead, buy that Leica

[Peter Klein]

Agree completely with both of you re. not borrowing and not depriving
yourself or family of essentials.  I used cheaper tools for years, until I
could afford Leica M.  Sometimes I think I'm in the minority in the U.S.,
though.

--Peter

On Mon, Dec 21, 2015 at 7:35 PM, Doug Herr <wildlightphoto at earthlink.net>
wrote:

> Jayanand Govindaraj wrote:
>
> >>>
> Peter,
> I would agree with you with one major financial caveat (I am also a
> finance professional of over  40 years experience, by the way) - if you can
> afford it without depriving your family of essentials, without taking a hit
> on basic savings,  and most importantly, not on borrowed money. If you have
> any type of short term loan outstanding, pay it off first, it is a much,
> much better long term deal. Use cheaper tools till you can genuinely afford
> Leica equipment it without financial strain.
> <<<
>
> Mostly agreed.  I'm currently using a cheaper tool but... I'm on the verge
> of selling my Sony and going without until I save the $$$$ for the SL.  No
> way am I using a credit card or any other loan of any kind.
>
> The Sony's buttons are too many, too small and too close to each other
> especially with winter gloves.  Very frustrating to use.  My 500mm lens is
> also a cheaper tool.  I can tolerate its foibles because its weight and
> price tag are below my upper tolerance limit.
>
> Doug Herr
> Birdman of Sacramento
> http://www.wildlightphoto.com
> http://doug-herr.fineartamerica.com
>
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