Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/11/28
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Stephen Gandy wrote: >>>>>The strangest thing about Ted and Sal's post is that they seem to be extremely biased AGAINST gaining knowledge about Leica, if we as consumers dare to wonder how much of the "made in Germany" really is made in Germany. Ironically Ted in past has considered the wonders of his underwear an appropriate LUG topic, but yet today he gets upset of if anyone dare asks where Leicas are manufactured, or who does the subassembly.<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< C'mon Stephen, You know that's BS. I'm not the least bit bias nor do I give a flying hoop where the cameras are made, nor that you and others want to figure out the reasons why the cameras are not completely made in germany. I just think this is another one of those dumb ass topics that doesn't relate one iota to being a "Leica User!" Like "taking pictures with the camera. And I'm certainly not trying to stop anyone from learning about Leica being built anywhere . Don't read things into my post that isn't there. Hell it's never mattered to me who made the cameras, we made them here in Canada for a bunch of years and the resurrection of the M4 occurred here. And for heaven sake Portugal has been involved in manufacturing some aspects of the M and R cameras for some years. It isn't all of a sudden a revelation! And if you were to tell me, you of all people, weren't aware of those Leica facts I'd almost think you were telling a little white ...... ! >>>>>>Ironically Ted in past has considered the wonders of his underwear an appropriate LUG topic, <<<< As for the "under short cleaning cloth,?" Sure it's a worth while topic from real life experience of acquiring free lens cleaning material for those precious Leica lenses some LUGNUTS carry on about. You unfortunately don't take this seriously! But the information is passed on most sincerely . . Due to the "what cleaning cloth do you recommend topic?" that arrives on the screen about every three or four months, sometimes weeks, I pass on my experience of using old cotton under shorts for about the past 40 years on my Leica glass and that of many other types of cameras. It's clean, soft and free! So what's your problem of giving free advice from a long time Leica User, to those who wish to clean their lenses! At least it may save them some money for film rather than buying an exorbitantly over priced piece of material that "will not do any better job!". > >>>>>As a consumer, I want to know as much as I can about all facets of Leica, and I > doubt if I am not the only one who shares this viewpoint.<<<<<< Go for it Stephen, heck I'm not stopping you. And with your wealth of Leica knowledge and experience I doubt there is anything new about Leica that you don't already know. ted Grant