Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/01/23
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]In a message dated 23-01-00 18:07:14 GMT Standard Time, Gaifana@aol.com writes: << << based on their past experience of being stitched up by them etc. >> Ok, now my British English is deficient. What does this mean, "stitched up?" Does it mean "ripped-off," "back-stabbed," or what? Here it means "to fix up" as in to save. Interesting double-meaning, I guess. >> In real English (the old stuff as spoken here) it means being ripped off or stabbed in the back. Evidently Leica had an agreement with Fuji (I think) that the equivalent of a Leica digital camera made for the by the Japanese company, would not be marketed in the same markets as the Leica and the Japanese company actually bought their version out prior to Leicas. I understand this has left a very sour taste in leicas mouth and whilst they may seek Japanese expertise, etc. they will not have a direct tie up with them again (so my sources say). Gerry Gerry Walden (UK)