Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1998/08/05

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Subject: Re: [Leica] Trying to keep a low profile.
From: tedgrant@islandnet.com (Ted Grant)
Date: Wed, 5 Aug 1998 21:49:33 +0100

Jim Licquia wrote:
<<<<Long time lurker, Leica lover and first time contributor>>>>>

Hi Jim,

Welcome with a voice as a first timer. ;)

>I went to the mall at lunch today with the IIIf on a strap around my neck
>and no less than 4 people stopped me and asked me what kind of camera it was
>commenting that ". . . it sure looked nice", "how old is it", etc.
>
>I was really surprised by this. I can walk around all day with one of my M
>cameras and I have never had anyone ask about it. What has been the
>experience of this group? I'm curious.>>>>>

I've only had that kind of thing happen once or twice, but the question
came from folks who were photo wise. But I bet there'll be others who've
had similar observations. But as you say about the M cameras you could walk
around for months and never have anyone question what it is.


Ted Grant
This is Our Work. The Legacy of Sir William Osler.
http://www.islandnet.com/~tedgrant