Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2012/12/01

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Subject: [Leica] Cameras Real Pros Use
From: photo.forrest at earthlink.net (Phil Forrest)
Date: Sun, 2 Dec 2012 01:06:50 -0500
References: <20121130004812.2699ab85@linux-mh41.site> <CCDFCFB2.27129%mark@rabinergroup.com> <20121202000852.2298e2e9@linux-mh41.site> <039f01cdd04c$27457e10$75d07a30$@verizon.net> <20121202002356.79ef09f9@linux-mh41.site> <03b201cdd04f$211aca10$63505e30$@verizon.net>

Leica used the now defunct student purchase program to court new,
hopefully lifelong Leica adherents. Didn't work too well for myself and
two of my friends.

MAP still offers amazing student purchase deals for Hassy and Mamiya. A
Leaf back comes with a lifetime warranty at the same cost as the Leica
M9. 

Phil Forrest


On Sat, 01 Dec 2012 21:37:33 -0800
"Frank Filippone" <red735i at verizon.net> wrote:

> The bottom line from this story seems to be....
> 
> If you are a newly minted PJ, and go out and spend your hard earned
> non-existent extra cash to buy a Leica, the Company could give a hoot
> if your camera is in the shop and you cannot earn your wages.
> 
> Sounds like a resoundingly good reason to use a N or C camera.
> 
> Frank Filippone
> Red735i at verizon.net
> 
> 
> > Did the Leica Rep make an offer to supply a backup when yours was
> > in the shop?
> 
> Nope!
> 
> Phil Forrest
> 
> 
> 
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