Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1999/08/02
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]BIG SNIP > I dare you to find any other 35mm manufacturer that builds >cameras and lenses as well as Leica. This whole subject is a little weird... It is weird. It seems that a large number of Leica Users have some sort of way to search for cons in what their definition of Leica is, or what conditions serve as an imperative that are necessary to facilitate an appreciation. Everyone has made comments and this is of course fine. I don't think it's a question of who knows what. We should hope that Leica users are not wasting money. What sort of reputation does Leica have? Well clearly from the inside it's not a question(??). But what do photographers in general think about Leica? The list is extensive and the bulk of it is negative (with the inevitable respect for the RF in most cases). Leica is small enough that it doesn't need it's own users feeding the big ones and their 'well spent money'. As was posted, Leica Solms is a different animal and moreover - a brave one at that. The exponential pressures of advances place a big decision on what Leica does with this - what can be extrapolated and at the same time kept within perhaps fluid although apparent borders. Leica is clearly, as can be seen with good eyes and particularly through those who are taking on the finer details, employing what they can to enhance their capabilities and keep their head above the water. It is unfortunate that so many are quick to take the role of 'devil's advocate' - against Leica even if when push comes to shove they are left alone with their Leica gear. This is not an all embracing approach - it's putting your mouth where your money is, at the very least...