Re: [Leica] it DOESN'T work well for leica!

[Christer Almqvist <christer@almqvist.net>]

>Of course not me!  I bought my M6 to use and I spend a lot of time with it
>to understand it's capabilities and to understand my capabilities.  I'm not
>sure about the rationale behind this thread regarding people spending a lot
>of money and not using their cameras, or at least not making good use of
>them, as well as people who can take better pictures with a cheap
>(relatively) plastic camera.  If they can afford a Leica they can do what
>they want with it, in the sound knowledge that there are those who will do
>better with lesser tools because they possess more talent.
>
>An example.  I also collect watches and my favourite is a Breguet, the Leica
>of watches and arguably the finest timepieces in the world (some would say
>Patek Phillipe).  Why do I want a Breguet?  Because every part is made and
>assembled by hand by people who dedicate their lives to producing something
>of special value.  Because they epitomise the watchmakers art and I have
>immense respect for anyone who can assemble over 400 parts to make a
>timepiece of incredible accuracy.  Could I tell the time just as well with a
>casio quartz for £20?  Yes, of course, but it doesn't command the respect
>that I have for the excellence of the design, the quality and dedication of
>the makers, and the beauty of the end result.
>
>Why did I want a Leica?  For the same reasons.  I could probably do just as
>well with a cheaper camera but that would not give me the feeling and
>fascination that I get with the Leica, and the fact that owning a Leica has
>opended up a whole new world of knowledge for me, from learning new
>techniques to the fascinating history of how the cameras came into being.
>
>Holding a Breguet and holding a Leica instill the same feelings.  Using both
>does not mean I am a better person, or that I can tell the time more
>accurately or take better pictures than the next person.  It does mean that
>I am prepared to spend the money to own something within which I can sense
>the dedication and craftsmanship that went into its making.
>
>I suspect those that are being regarded as wasting their money or nor making
>good use could have bough Leica for the same reasons.  What we need to do is
>encourage them to use their cameras, to look through them and not just look
>at them.  Only then will they truly sense the meaning of owning a Leica.

I agree with everything you say...........
>
>Sorry to rant on in a reply to you Mark, but its late and I wanted to throw
>in my £0.032 ($0.02) ;-)
>
>Simon
>
...........and can I buy  £ 3,200 from you for $ 2,000? US$!  I'll pay bank
and shipping charges ;-(

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Christer Almqvist
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