Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2002/02/25

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Subject: Re: [Leica] New M7, only a Leica
From: Lucien <director@ubi.edu>
Date: Mon, 25 Feb 2002 10:50:32 +0100
References: <B89EEB11.119BD%dstella1@ameritech.net>

Dante Stella wrote:

> Lucien wrote:

> > The new M7 is not a Konica, a Cosina or a Contax.

> > It's only a real Leica M.
> > Made for what Leica M were always made for.
>
> ...
> I don't see any Leica philosophy here, nor can there be. ...

> ...You can argue about philosophy until you are blue in the face, but the
> philosophical aspect is entirely constructed, post-hoc. ...

> ...A camera will determine your way of taking pictures?  God, I hope not.

Dante,

Philosophy ?

 It's not philosophy, it's matter-of-fact.

M cameras are quieter, with a more precise focusing (0,72 & 0,85) than others.

And so is the M7.

I'm really thankful to Leica for not copying the other makers.

Lucien

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