Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2005/04/22
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Little does Coenen know that there is a taboo/stigma associated with buying used/second hand in certain cultures. By not offering (I am not saying they should or should not) an entry level model, Leica is turning away many potential customers. This is where Cosina/Voigtlander have succeeded and I expect the Zeiss Ikon camera and lenses will accomplish the same. Joseph on 23/4/05 1:56 am, Douglas Sharp at douglas.sharp@gmx.de wrote: > The last answer is SO typical of Leica arrogance. > Douglas > > MIKIRO wrote: >> Asahi: What about small size M cameras? >> >> Coenen: Low-cost models are incompatible with our brand image. If you >> want something less expensive, you can buy used ones. Current M models >> are compact enough as high quality 35mm film cameras.