[Leica] Fast lenses, good watches, nice pens

[Vondauster@aol.com]

Hi All,

I agree with what has been said in reply to Bernard's question on IS lenses, 
and would like to add one more point. These IS lenses, as with the EOS bodies 
themselves, are dependent on batteries to to do their thing. Fast lenses, 
including Canon's very good ones, are not. I use Canon EOS equipment for a 
number of professional tasks I am faced with, and like the system very much. 
But, there is still a good deal of reassurance in that I can get a top 
quality photograph with no batteries in one of my M's (can't stay away from 
these things), and no more sophisticated a computer than the feeble old model 
in my head.

While I often agree with Roger on a number of topics...

I find my Parker and Waterman pens superior to my Mont Blancs.
My Seiko watches are better timekeepers, but I like my dad's old Wyler better.
Paddy's pleases me more than most single malts. Yes, I know it's Irish.
And my Honda Civic is a better car in almost every respect than either of my 
previous two Mercedes.

Have a nice Sunday,

Will von Dauster