Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2004/09/30
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]> Sounds a lot like the M5 and CL. While I love my M5, the CL never > did much for me..., and we know these cameras both "bombed" > some thirty years ago. Leica is STILL scratching their heads about > the failure of the M5. > > Maybe "101" doesn't apply in the land of Leica usage and ergonomics? > Just maybe Leica knows its audience better than the LUG does? well - despite having an odd somewhat cultic fan base, it's pretty obvious to most people why the M5 bombed. In addition, the CL's still sell like hotcakes on ebay - even despite their age and mechanical/electrical quirkiness. I don't think comparing the Cosina/Zeiss thing is close to a comparison with the M5/CL. One main reason being Cosina seems to have got it right this time around... (especially when one of the worlds premier photographers - Lee Friedlander - comes along saying - don't you just love these Bessa M's?)