Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1998/06/30

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Subject: Re: [Leica] Leica technology, creative control
From: Mark <mark@steinberg.net>
Date: Tue, 30 Jun 1998 08:36:50 -0700

TEAShea@aol.com wrote:
> 
> << Even though most people had a
>  reasonable amount of Leica hardware (and Tom Brichta, the Leica rep,
>  supplied them with more stuff) it was evident that most of them did not
>  understand how depth of field is controlled, what hyperfocal distance is,
>  or how to use long lenses and slow shutter speeds. >>
> 
> This is really sad.  A bunch of third rate morons with Leicas.  What a waste.
> 

not at all !!! a bunch of people who (1) have sufficient funds to purchase
leica gear and (2) are willing to take the time to go on a course and get
educated.

not a waste at all ? i would have thought that leica need a whole lot more
people like that. or should leica introduce a "user test" before accepting
a purchaser "into the fold" ?

mark