[Leica] Leica's manufacturing

[r.s.taylor at comcast.net (Richard Taylor)]

My point, Mark, is that just as there are doctors, lawyers and IT  
experts on this list, there are also engineering professionals who can  
speak knowledgeably about production processes.

Regards,

Dick



On Sep 15, 2009, at 11:44 PM, Mark Rabiner wrote:

>> Mark - What we've heard is actually opinions from a couple of guys  
>> who
>> have professional  insight into industrial processes that ring true  
>> to
>> this professional as well.  What has to be done to achieve an
>> acceptable failure rate in released cameras built under different
>> processes is well known.  (Settling on the acceptable failure rate
>> isn't easy, either, since the lower the rate the higher the cost of
>> the camera.)
>>
>> If Leica has learned from their experience, the M9 will be a solid
>> return to their traditions.  If not, they might not survive another
>> black eye.  The failure rate of the purchased cameras will tell the
>> tale.
>>
>> At one time "Made in Japan" assured inferior goods, and "Made in
>> Germany" signified the best.  Now, when I heard the M9 and X1 were
>> both made in Germany, I cringed.  Japan is the best at releasing high
>> quality high-tech goods these days.  I never give the reliability of
>> Nikon, Olympus or Panasonic cameras a second thought when buying one.
>>
>> Regards,
>>
>> Dick
>>
>>
>>
> The M8 for Leica was a first out. They had no clue. And no reason  
> why they
> should have a clue.
> Do we have optical electro mechanical manufacturing professionals on  
> the
> list perhaps they should say so!  I'm a photographer I don't mine  
> saying so.
> The list are filled with people who sound just a  person who knows  
> what
> they're talking about and have never walked the walk.
>
> The big step is the first step and Leica is in the digital imaging  
> camrea
> business now its gotta be much more down hill would be my logical  
> assumption
> in getting this M9 out. They've been there done that.
> In effect the M8 is the Leica D1 The M9 is the Leica D2.
> I'm forced out of semi retirement to get this camera and use it.
> I'm be 59 with an M9.
> Need to make it mine.
>
> Don't need to be Einstein.
> My silhouette it would be sure to streamline
> The logic behind I should not need to outline
> DSLR's it is sure to outshine.
> When I get the money to B&H I will make a beeline.
>
>
>
> Mark William Rabiner
>
>
>
>
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