Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/03/12

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Subject: Re: [Leica] Answ.to John Shick Apple theory survey!
From: john <bosjohn@mediaone.net>
Date: Sun, 12 Mar 2000 15:11:23 +0000

jacques leonard wrote:
> 
> "To test my theory how many of you use Apple computers? This is an informal and
> frivolous survey, but well--.  I am betting 30-40% or more of us use Apple
> computers.
> John Shick"
> 
> Hi John,
> You are probably right about your Apple theory and the Leica users.
> 
> My answer is almost similar to Mike Johnston answer.
> Two at home (6100AV PowerMac and a brand new G4) and three at work.
> 
> There are probably many similarities between Leica users and Mac users...
> 
> I always remembered the first time I enquired about Leicas in a camera
> store when I was a university student (the salesman could obviously see I
> could not afford it at the time-that is 30 years ago BTW!).
> He told me "You are an art student?". I said "yes, how do you know?". He
> answered "those studying photography enquire about Nikons not Leicas"!
> 
> The point? Less users but probably more dedicated to arts and of course
> ready to spend a little more on fine equipment even if it takes more years
> raising the money to fill their dream!
> 
> Cheers,
> 
> Jacques Leonard
> ===============
> j.leonarddesigner@videotron.ca
> web site at:
> www.jlda-design.com
> 
> PS: I am still amazed by the fine monitor I bought with my G4! It's a
> "LaCie electron 19 blue". Not being an Apple monitor would this compare to
> putting a non-Leica lens on my Leica cameras? :)
Probably more like a Leica slide projector
John Shick