Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2001/06/01

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Subject: RE: [Leica] A Red Dot story
From: henry <henry@henryambrose.com>
Date: Fri, 1 Jun 2001 16:12:45 -0500

>I agree with you 100%, the AE and auto stuff would be a crime to add to the
>M6.  It is not right, sort of like making a family version four door of a
>Ferrari, or a sports version of a mini van, it simply does not fit, it is
>not right.  But on the other hand, allowing a Ferrari or mini van to have a
>better sound system, if you like music when you drive, use it.  If you like
>to hear the engine or the kids, don't use it.  Having it is not going to how
>one drives the car, simply add something IF the driver wants to take
>advantage of it!
>Sam

The Leica M camera is like an ax.

A simple, elegant, manual tool.

Not a chainsaw.

No place to put gas or oil.

No blue smoke or roar when you use them.

Get it?

Henry