[Leica] a serious question

[images at comporium.net (Tina Manley)]

At 11:11 AM 9/25/2008, you wrote:
>  Most
>working photographers who are serious enough to own a Leica can't
>afford that kind of down-time and also can't afford a second body.
>I saved up for months to buy my first M2 and two used lenses. Most
>people just don't rationalize that kind of expense on a camera. THAT is
>why Leica can't compete and remains the imaging tool for the rich
>connoisseur (as viewed by the non-leica-owning populace.)
>PhilFo

Most working photographers know that they have to have backup 
systems, use the tools they need to give them the best results, and 
expect their work to pay for those tools.  There are a lot of 
professionals using Leicas and I expect there will be more with the 
S2.  My M8s paid for themselves very quickly.  I wouldn't have them 
if they hadn't.  I'm certainly not a rich connoisseur either!!  I'll 
economize other ways but not on my cameras and lenses.

Tina

Tina Manley
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