Re: the Leica of...

[creadick@mindspring.com (Nowell Creadick)]

At 1:36 AM 1/10/97, Mark_Bishop@ipc.co.uk wrote:
>Among the topics raised among the LUG digests which I received over Christm=
as
>and only recently read, was one which asked members to nominate other produ=
cts
>which they felt represent 'the Leica of...' a particular field.
>
>Although there were very few replies, I must admit to being intrigued at th=
e
>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 t=
hat
>it rejects unnecessary gizmos in favour of compactness, ruggedness and the =
best
>possible quality of result. It's also a distinctive design, somewhat timele=
ss
>but ultimately functional rather than self-consiously retro, and European.
>
>Other products which embody this philosophy for me include:
>
>, Pashley Tube Rider bicycle (UK) - remarkably strong but stylistically sim=
ple
>frame design, rugged five-speed internal hub gears and hub brakes front and
>rear. Ultra-comfortable traditional sprung leather saddle. Virtually
>indestructible, lasts for ever, great to ride. Yours (in the UK - not sure =
if
>it's exported) for UKP400.
>
>* Fisher Futura pen (Germany) - lightweight titanium contruction, Space Pen=
- -
>style ink cartridges which work upside down, on greasy surfaces etc. UK Pri=
ce
>=FA27.50.
>
>* Junghans Mega Solar Ceramic watch - re-sets itself to *precisely* the rig=
ht
>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.
>Black
>ceramic case is very strong yet exceptionally light. UKP450.
>
>
>Anyone else want to nominate their favourites?

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