Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/03/25
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]john & nathan, I agree with you both 100%, but, that is just my point! I've always said the same thing...but I'm trying to get a bit more insight as to why i say what i say... How does one describe the visual difference? >There is no combination of words that will convince another person who does >not agree with you on this matter. The only thing would be identical chromes >from the different systems with the same focal length of lens, aperture, >etc. On a personal note, who cares what other people think, it is what you >think that counts. My decision to use Leica M cameras is not a condemnation >of people who use other camera types or systems. I have seen people with >point and shoots who have more raw talent in their little finger than I will >ever have regardless of camera, glass or film. John Collier >> From: brice777@yahoo.com >> >> For years I've debated what really is the visual difference between a Nikon >> or Canon image vs a Leica image. Louping a chrome, the difference is >> perfectly clear, but I don't know how to describe the difference in words - >> it's something greater than sharpness, there is a certain feel and texture >> to the Leica image... >> >> can anyone accurately (and even better, scientifically) describe what the >> difference is? >> >> I'm getting tired of telling people "that's Leica glass...", without being >> able to provide some real insight. > > ========================================= Justin GUARIGLIA Color Photographer - ASIA - ----------------------------------------- Portfolio available on-line http://home.pacific.net.hk/~brice777 - ----------------------------------------- Hong Kong (852) 2545-9747 Int'l Mobile (852) 9813-4242 e-mail justinguariglia@yahoo.com - ----------------------------------------- Mailing 1/F 40 Circular Pathway Address Sheung Wan, Hong Kong ========================================= __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Talk to your friends online with Yahoo! Messenger. http://im.yahoo.com