Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1997/01/09
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Among the topics raised among the LUG digests which I received over Chris= tmas and only recently read, was one which asked members to nominate other pro= ducts which they felt represent 'the Leica of...' a particular field. Although there were very few replies, I must admit to being intrigued at = the number of possibilities, and thought I might offer up a few of my own to = get the ball rolling. To me, the Leica M represents all that's best in photography in the sense= that it rejects unnecessary gizmos in favour of compactness, ruggedness and th= e best possible quality of result. It's also a distinctive design, somewhat time= less but ultimately functional rather than self-consiously retro, and European= =2E Other products which embody this philosophy for me include: , Pashley Tube Rider bicycle (UK) - remarkably strong but stylistically s= imple frame design, rugged five-speed internal hub gears and hub brakes front a= nd rear. Ultra-comfortable traditional sprung leather saddle. Virtually indestructible, lasts for ever, great to ride. Yours (in the UK - not sur= e if it's exported) for UKP400. * Fisher Futura pen (Germany) - lightweight titanium contruction, Space P= en- style ink cartridges which work upside down, on greasy surfaces etc. UK P= rice =FA27.50. * Junghans Mega Solar Ceramic watch - re-sets itself to *precisely* the r= ight tie every night by listening out for the international time signal radio = signal. Face doubles as a solar panel so it will never stop due to a flat battery= =2E Black ceramic case is very strong yet exceptionally light. UKP450. Anyone else want to nominate their favourites?