Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2012/05/11
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]A true mark of wealth is hiring a Magnum photographer to take the pictures for you. Jim -----Original Message----- From: lug-bounces+jshulman=judgecrater.com at leica-users.org [mailto:lug-bounces+jshulman=judgecrater.com at leica-users.org] On Behalf Of Ric Carter Sent: Friday, May 11, 2012 11:09 PM To: Leica Users Group Subject: Re: [Leica] Hermes edition the big problem is I'd want to take pictures with that piece of sculpture I guess that would be the true mark of wealth--to be able to buy it AND use it;^) ric On May 11, 2012, at 11:05 PM, Jayanand Govindaraj wrote: > Ric, > Start looking at these "Special Editions" as a Limited Edition Print, > or a work of art, or a limited run Ferrari, meant to be displayed and > not used, and held for long term appreciation. It makes more sense to > buy one from that perspective. In fact, I am far more tempted by the > Hermes edition, as a part of what I call my "Alternative" investment > portfolio (art, photographs, collectables), which I am actively > growing at this point of time, than Leica's regular offerings right now. > Cheers > Jayanand > > On Sat, May 12, 2012 at 8:13 AM, Ric Carter <ricc at embarqmail.com> wrote: > >> I must admit that I am having increasing trouble deciding what part >> of Leica marketing is BS and what is the true elegance. Maybe they >> are suffering the same frustration. >> >> My limited hardware experience makes me anything but an expert. For >> the first time though, I took a good look at the Hermes special >> edition. The lines on the body of this camera are just gorgeous--FAR >> superior to the Monochrom. so clean so fluid. >> >> worth the money? HELL NO! >> >> But, just look at its beauty. >> >> ric >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Leica Users Group. >> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information >> > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information _______________________________________________ Leica Users Group. See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information