Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2009/11/02

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Subject: [Leica] More rumors about Leica X1 manufacturer.
From: clive.moss at gmail.com (Clive Moss)
Date: Mon, 2 Nov 2009 17:25:51 -0600
References: <p06230913c713edbd1ce5@10.1.16.146> <C7146B55.4145%lug@steveunsworth.co.uk> <7ac27f4f0911020309q630f120end31d895233dd1b1e@mail.gmail.com> <110220091649.25711.4AEF0D82000878F10000646F223245003003010CD2079C080C03BF970A9D9F9A0B9D09@mchsi.com>

"Made by" is a difficult concept in the current world of contract
manufacturing. Many (most?) components of complex pieces equipment are
physically manufactured by someone other than the brand owner of the final
product. Chips are made by chipmakers. Glass is made by glass makers.
Sensors are made by sensor makers.

Apple makes the iPhone - except it does not manufacture it.

These days, "Made by" means specified by, and responsible for quality. If
Leica takes responsibility for the specs and the quality, it is made by
Leica, no matter who physically touches the product.

If Leica actually manufactured and assembled every component of the M9 it
would likely cost 10x more and not work very well.
--
Clive
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On Mon, Nov 2, 2009 at 10:49 AM, <grduprey at mchsi.com> wrote:

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> Richard,
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> You are absolutely right, however, the Leica rumor mongers will use
> anything they can to perpetuate this kind of misinformation or doubt.  
> Maybe
> Nikon makes Sony cameras.  ;-)
>
>
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In reply to: Message from lug at steveunsworth.co.uk (Steve Unsworth) ([Leica] More rumors about Leica X1 manufacturer.)
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