Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2003/03/10
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Just out of curiosity - and I honestly don't know the answer to this one - - did the Leicavit proceed, or follow, Canon's introduction of a trigger film advance system? And, was there any camera with a similar system before Leica and Canon? B. D. - -----Original Message----- From: owner-leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us [mailto:owner-leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us] On Behalf Of Austin Franklin Sent: Monday, March 10, 2003 1:57 PM To: leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us Subject: RE: [Leica] Leicavit, After Market Products, etc. > >> Jim Hedger wrote: > >> > >>> I have been reading all the new Leicavit posts and can't keep > quiet any > >>> more. I am pissed. Tom is such a heavy supporter of Leica and > Leica products > >>> and seemed to have worked with them closer than you or I and > here they go > >>> off and knock off his product which he is busting his ass to make > >>> at a realistic price. > >> > >> Jim, > >> > >> Maybe you should ask Tom if he is really angry. > >> > >> Lucien > >> > Jim Hedger replies: > > > I donšt care if he is angry or not. He is such a nice guy he is > > probably flattered (imitation is the highest form of flattery). > > Jim -- I thought Leica invented the Leicavit in the 1930's, before Tom > was even born. Steve, I believe everyone knows that the RapidWinder IDEA (and form factor) is based on the original Leicavit, as well as the idea of a "trigger" to use to wind, but what Tom did, was develop (invent if you will) a new internal winding mechanism, and that is partially what Leica MAY have (partially) copied in their new design. Austin - -- To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html - -- To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html