Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2012/05/11
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]the big problem is I'd want to take pictures with that piece of sculpture I guess that would be the true mark of wealth--to be able to buy it AND use it;^) ric On May 11, 2012, at 11:05 PM, Jayanand Govindaraj wrote: > Ric, > Start looking at these "Special Editions" as a Limited Edition Print, or a > work of art, or a limited run Ferrari, meant to be displayed and not used, > and held for long term appreciation. It makes more sense to buy one from > that perspective. In fact, I am far more tempted by the Hermes edition, as > a part of what I call my "Alternative" investment portfolio (art, > photographs, collectables), which I am actively growing at this point of > time, than Leica's regular offerings right now. > Cheers > Jayanand > > On Sat, May 12, 2012 at 8:13 AM, Ric Carter <ricc at embarqmail.com> wrote: > >> I must admit that I am having increasing trouble deciding what part of >> Leica marketing is BS and what is the true elegance. Maybe they are >> suffering the same frustration. >> >> My limited hardware experience makes me anything but an expert. For the >> first time though, I took a good look at the Hermes special edition. The >> lines on the body of this camera are just gorgeous--FAR superior to the >> Monochrom. so clean so fluid. >> >> worth the money? HELL NO! >> >> But, just look at its beauty. >> >> ric >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Leica Users Group. >> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information >> > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information