Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2010/04/16
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Leica's following is what has kept them successful. Leica is the only lens maker that seems to have never compromised their quality on purpose. There have been some bumps, but not deliberate sacrifices on quality. It's refreshing that at least one lens company hasn't buckled under to WalMart demand. Jeffery On Apr 16, 2010, at 7:32 PM, Mark Rabiner wrote: >> I don't take the M8 out unless I have a backup camera because it has been >> such >> a clam. It's a shock to one's system to go from one's Leica being the most >> reliable camera to being the least reliable camera. I predicted that Leica >> would go into bankruptcy based on the number of defective digital cameras >> they >> released, but that hasn't been the case (the part about going bankrupt). >> >> Jeffery > > > I did represent a HUGE LEAP of technology for Leica; transporting the M > system into the digital realm. A thing their previous CEO got fired for > suggesting was even possible. > It kept the price of Leica glass up and kept Leica in the ballgame. > Making attractive for a guy to come in and save it: Dr. Andreas Kaufmann. > They stuck their neck out and tried a few things. And the ball hit the line > and powder shot up every time. The luck of the draw. > But The good news is their luck has changed as they hung in there and now > they are cranking out full frame M9's which have very much worked out and > are very much highly looked upon by the photo industry and its shooters.. > If > it proves to be an ongoing and flexible system of cameras Leica will be > where they were in the 90's. The camera of choice for discerning > professionals who do something resembling street photography. > > [Rabs] > Mark William Rabiner > > > > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information