Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1996/11/15

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Subject: Very Confused!!
From: dlevy@worldy.com
Date: Fri, 15 Nov 1996 18:59:40 -0500

I am confused (seriously) and would like some feedback. In prior threads,
there has been a certain amount of disdain for the CLE/CL serious, usually
citing things like it isn't really a Leica, it is a Minolta, it isn't an M,
etc., but then there are accolades for the p&s series which obvoiusly are
not Ms and not Leicas (most owing their heritage to existing Asian designs
and modified), etc. 

Much of this comes from M owners. 

Previosly I had responded to the M7 issue with some levity thrown in,
however, in all seriousness, both the screww mount and the M series are
unigue, long term users. When I talk to others who are into photography,
most cite their desire is to one day own a Leica. Admittedly, most could not
live with the M because of its design limits, however, many with slrs, don't
need them. They shoot hand held, with less than a 135mm, vertually never
macro, but with some flash.



Brian Levy, J.D.
Agincourt Ont.
dlevy@worldy.com