[Leica] Q Leica - the defining moment for Leica in mid 2010s

[Richard Man]

Mark, if you read between the lines of the various reports and the facts
that Leica is still having that $750 off promotion, it's fairly clear that
the sales of M240 etc. have slowed down....

On Fri, Jun 12, 2015 at 1:17 AM, Mark Rabiner <mark at rabinergroup.com> wrote:

> It doesn't look like you're giving the issue very serious thought Richard.
> Leica doesn't need to be saved. Its doing incredibly well.
> The Q plays to Leicas core strengths. Its not a gimmick camera to haze over
> the fact that its not full frame like Leicas last three compact issues..
> The
> Q camera is the real deal from Leica. In all senses it very much IS a
> Leica.
> That's is with a capital I!
>
>
> On 6/11/15 11:23 PM, "Richard Man" <richard at richardmanphoto.com> wrote:
>
> > IMHO, the Q Leica will either be the "Leica that saves Leica in 2010s" or
> > the "beginning of the end."
> >
> > If the Q is not successful, then Leica will likely to only specializes on
> > things like Monochrom etc. where the mythic reputation will guarantee
> them
> > a good niche market, but no further.
> >
> > If the Q sells well, then it could be the beginning of a new line of
> small
> > compact, where Leica can play to its greatest strength: the legendary
> Leica
> > glass.
> >
> > Full disclosure: I am sitting on the Leica sideline for the foreseeable
> > future. I am having great fun photographing with the 4x5 and Hassy.
>
>
>
>
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