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Subject: [Leica] describing the visual difference
From: brice777@yahoo.com
Date: Sun, 26 Mar 2000 11:45:42 +0800

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.
> 
>

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