[Leica] Wall Street Camera

["Dr. Elliot Puritz" <drpuritz@li.net>]

Must share with you details of a wonderful trip to see Eli at Wall 
Street Camera.  He and I have been internet friends over the past 
year, and finally after lots of invitations, I stook a ride to see him 
and his partner Andy, in NY yesterday.  What a time!  For camera 
lovers, close to heaven.  All types of Leica cameras, lenses, 
accessories.  Up and down the walls, and in his warehouse.  Had a 
chance to play with all manner of Leica gear with Eli coaxing me 
along.  The new R lenses, all the new M asph, etc.  All the new 
Billingham cases...not to mention old Leicas that were a joy to at 
least touch and play with if not to buy.  Eli is knowlegeable, 
friendly, not pushy, gives advice from the heart.  Not just trying to 
make a "sale".  And the other Leica buffs that are there share all 
manner of stories and experiences.  Not just for Leica 
lovers...Rolleis, Hassies, you name it.  If you're in the area, or in 
NYC visitng, worth the trip both to see Leica gear, vintage and new, 
and meet the staff and exchange Leica gossip.  Wow!  You can tell I 
didn't have too good a time...right.

Elliot