Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1998/06/14
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]On 14-06-1998 03:11 Robert G. Stevens wrote: >As for Leica optics and technology being used for military purposes, it >does contadict the peaceful nature of photographing with a fine Leica >Camera. How about the 180mm f/3.4 APO which was developed on US military order? But that was for the protection of peace, not the conduct of war :-) Of course, many Leicas were used during WW II, but that was only normal and nothing to be shamed about. In fact, it was the living proof that Leicas are solidly built and had already excellent optics at that time (Leicas were used, amongst others, for airborne reconnaissance). :-) There is nothing fundamentally wrong about cameras and lenses being used for military purposes. It just adds to the recognition of excellence. Pascal - -------------------------------------------------------- Check out: http://members.xoom.com/cyberplace/ - ------------------------------------------------------- Who else than Leica could make a camera like the R8 ? With that unique design and above all: that ergonomics. Nikon ? Canon ? Nobody but Leica ! - ------------------------------------------------------- <<< PGP public key available on request >>>