Re: [Leica] End of the line

["John McLeod" <johnmcleod@worldnet.att.net>]

Sorry to hear it Erwin.  Given the volume of LUG messages, I often scan the
list looking for something from you.  Still hope to see your review of the
new 501/4 R lens, but will contact you via e-mail for this.  Closing on a
note which may confirm your worst fears about the falling IQ of the LUG, why
is it that when I go to your website, I can't go anywhere from there, except
to your web designer who advertises at the bottom of the site?  What am I
doing wrong here?  (See, I'm really just luring you back onto the LUG ;-)

John McLeod
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>From: Erwin Puts <imxputs@knoware.nl>
>To: leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us
>Subject: [Leica] End of the line
>Date: Fri, Aug 7, 1998, 7:16 PM
>

>With a little sadness I tell all of you that I stop contributing to the LUG.
>Anyone who has followed my postings will have noticed that I tried to
>provide the most uptodate information about Leica lenses, cameras and
>techniques about getting the most out of these marvelous products from the
>twin towns of Wetzlar and Solms. All my information is based on solid fact
>finding and a basic understanding of the optical,mechanical and chemical
>photographic process.
>In the course of my research many strongholds of Leica lore and myth crumbled.
>
>I made a number of friends who strongly supported me and I thank all of
>them for   providing  me with a critical and perceptive audience.
>
>The prevailing discourse on the LUG the last twelve months shows that there
>seems to be no learning curve in Leica facts and figures. That is a pity
>and ultimately selfdestructive.
>
>I will continue to conduct my lenstesting. Anyone of you can email me
>privately to tell me if he or she is interested in receiving the results.
>They will also be published on my website. (www.imx.nl).
>
>Anyone (especially the large group of silent LUG members) on this list can
>contact me on my email address and ask any question regarding Leica lenses,
>Leica technique and Leica cameras. If I know the answer I will provide it.
>Common themes will be wrapped up in a Leica FAQ.
>
>Erwin