Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2003/02/22
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]>In the last digest, a lot was said about the longevity of Leica >products. > However, a couple of points were left out. > Leica AG has always offered repair service for all its cameras. From >the eariliest model A to the most recent M7s and R9s. This type of service >is a good sell point. > Some of the distributorship, can not repair some of the older cameras, >such as Leica USA won't work on screw mount cameras, but Germany will. > Assuming they survive, why wouldn't they continue this policy?> > As to the electronics, Leica is making their own circuit boards in >Portugal. So having parts should not be a problem. >Happy Snaps, >Sal Hi Sal I don't see the problem in the longevity of the products but in the future of the firm. In modern times such a tiny market has not in my personal opinion a clear future. Only Canon, a true giant has some guarantees of survival. Hasselblad found his way with some kind of alliance with Fuji, the another photo giant, and even Nikon, owned by Mitsubishi, has not a clear future. So I don't see the advantage oh having extraordinary lasting cameras if I cannot get another one or parts if in the future the manufactures is gone. Kind regards Felix PS Who kept the M6 Classic but bought a M7 too - -- To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html