Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2002/01/08
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Hi Kyle, > austin sed: > > >I'd bet that if these two cameras were dropped from two stories onto a > >cement sidewalk, the EOS would cease to exist, but the Leica > would be able > >to still take pictures...I'll even let you drop the EOS first... > > which has absolutely nothing to do with how good a camera either of them > are or what kind of photos they take. Of course, that is why that exchange was meant entirely "tongue in cheek". I have no intention of dropping my Leica, and hence why I suggested my opponent go first. > >Another test, you put the EOS on a table, and give me one shot at it with > >the M6. If it is able to take a picture after, you win... > > i have a great idea -- lets do the same test with an m6 and a > Brinks Nutron > Star cabinet safe. See, that's hyperbole...now you're getting it! > if the safe turns out to be sturdier than the m6 we can > all > buy them, make pinhole cameras out of them and then run around saying > how tough they are and how long they'll last. I think that would be tough doing street work with one though...so I'll pass, thanks. > i'll wager too you're probably underestimating the EOS, i don't > own one, but > i'd guess they're sturdily constructed. Yeah, but does it have a spike? If not, my claim stands ;-) Regards, Austin - -- To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html