Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2012/06/15
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]I was obviously brought up to be much more trusting than you, Frank. I have been let down twice in my life by being too trusting, both times whilst I was living in France. Overall I am happy to give Erwin the benefit of the doubt. There are people on this list whose opinions on hardware I value less than his, for one reason or another. Frank D >________________________________ > From: Frank Filippone <red735i at earthlink.net> >To: 'Leica Users Group' <lug at leica-users.org> >Sent: Friday, 15 June 2012, 14:42 >Subject: Re: [Leica] Leica M Monochrom > >I take a different approach to Erwin's analysis.? I like his scientific >approach, I find his reviews static and un-emotional.? However I take his >results with a grain of salt. > >If you want to appear to be uncompromising and above reproach, then you must >truly be non-paid and non-partisan.? Basically a regular Joe Consumer.? And >you must never take on any job from the supplier. > >Erwin does work at times for Leica.? He is paid or receives some form of >remunerative compensation from this activity.? This then makes me think his >impartiality is questionable at all times. > >He also has received items for testing/review ahead of the general public. >This again makes him part of the Leica Crew. > >I like his reviews, I read them, I believe in them when technical aspects >come to mind, But do I believe he is impartial?? No. > >Frank Filippone >Red735i at earthlink.net > > > >_______________________________________________ >Leica Users Group. >See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information > > >