[Leica] PESO: RG Lewis and Leica M frustrations

[john at mcmaster.co.nz (John McMaster)]

2013 so far for me:

Leica M:        188
Monochrom:      1181
M9:             1107    

That's it ;-)

john

> -----Original Message-----
> 
> I agree. Just for the record, since I started this thread: so far this 
> year, I have
> shot 1723 pictures (actually, I have shot considerably more, but 1723 is 
> what
> is left in Lightroom after deleting the ones I did not think were worth
> keeping). Of those 1723, the breakdown by camera is:
> 
> Leica M8: 612
> Pentax K5: 404
> Panasonic GF2: 363
> Fuji X100: 320
> iPhone: 13
> Film: 9
> Canon 5D: 2
> 
> The Canon is not mine, it is just a couple of pictures of me that my 
> friend Lars
> sent me.
> 
> So despite my critical remarks about the behaviour of the Leica company, I
> still use its products more than any of the other brands. I think I am 
> fairly
> typical--Tina may be a Leica-only user, but I have the impression that 
> most of
> us use more than one camera system. I try to pick the right tool for the
> circumstances. So:
> 
> M8 is the base camera, for everyday use
> K5 is for times when I need an SLR (macro, long lens) and for trips where I
> expect bad weather and/or having to shoot a lot in poor light
> GF2 is for cycling
> X100 is for trips when I need to travel ultra-light and for low light 
> situations.
> 
> Cheers,
> Nathan
> 
> 
> On May 26, 2013, at 1:01 AM, grduprey at mchsi.com wrote:
> 
> > No the name should stay.  Even though I am using the D4 for DSLR needs
> more & more, I still use the R8DMR when it is more appropriate, and my M8
> gets daily use.  It is unfortunate there is little support for repair of 
> the DMR,
> as mine has a motor issue, but still works just fine with manual advance.  
> I will
> modify the lenses with LEITAX mounts when it dies completely.  At least I 
> will
> still be able to my R glass.
> >
> > Gene
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Tina Manley" <images at comporium.net>
> > To: "Leica Users Group" <lug at leica-users.org>
> > Sent: Saturday, May 25, 2013 1:49:24 PM GMT -06:00 US/Canada Central
> > Subject: Re: [Leica] PESO: RG Lewis and Leica M frustrations
> >
> > So should we change the name of this group or form another one?  I'm
> > still a Leica User exclusively and probably will be until I die.
> >
> > Tina
> >
> >
> > On Sat, May 25, 2013 at 2:35 PM, Steve Barbour
> <steve.barbour at gmail.com>wrote:
> >
> >>
> >> On May 25, 2013, at 9:00 AM, Richard Taylor <r.s.taylor at comcast.net>
> >> wrote:
> >>
> >>> I think Steve has it right.  Unless the Mini proves to be a useable
> >> camera at an acceptable price, Leica will have truly and finally
> >> abandoned those of us looking for a practical tool in favor of the
> >> gifters and collectors.
> >>
> >> Leica has abandoned the R users, now they sell the M to collectors at
> >> a premium, leaving the M users with promises, panting at the door....
> >> In reality, many are in the process of moving on, to fine
> >> alternatives, available, and at a fair price.
> >>
> >> s
> >>