Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1999/08/26

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Subject: Re: [Leica] Thoughts on cameras as instruments
From: "Ken Iisaka" <kiisaka@ibm.net>
Date: Thu, 26 Aug 1999 01:27:47 -0700
 
Mark E Davison wrote:
>
> Unfortunately, our harried modern lifestyles, filled with work, often
leave
> us with money to buy fine instruments, but not the time to master them. We
> end up with the instruments, but not enough time to develop our talents.
> This is a paradox of modern capitalism which is worth pondering. I wonder
> how many fine cameras are bought with the intention to make fine images,
but
> end up filling up closet shelves. Or how many fine pianos grace rooms as
> beautiful furniture, but sit silent.

How true.  However, I can say that my Hamburg Steinway B-211 (Leica of
pianos) does get played daily, and I am probably a better pianist than a
photographer.  Doesn't say much, I suppose.