[Leica] Re: M7 base plate plastic! My Black Paint is better thanyours

[phong at doan-ltd.com (Phong)]

Emanuel Lowi wrote:
> Now let's not slag Rei for protecting his costly gear.

I was only teasing  Rei.  :-)

> I'm pretty sure that the "vit" in Leicavit comes from
> the French for fast (vite), with no connection to the
> Scandinavian liquor ;-). 

And there I was, thinking that "vit" is from the Latin "vitae",
for "life", as in "curriculum vitae".  If aquavit is the "water
[drink] of life", (eau de vie), then Leicavit could mean
 "Leica is the camera of Life",  double pun intended. 

I am out of here, if not taking photos, then mowing the lawn.
Actually, I have some darkroom work to do too.

- Phong