\"If you are out to impress other photographers, maybe. Perhaps more of the general population in Germany would recognize the name Leica, but in the US I think 1 out of 10,000 would have heard of them.\"
(dmcmillan)
Sorry for quoting wrong.
I am not sure about that. You know, at least nearly every uncle bob knows what Leica is. But in general you may be right.
It is different here in Germany I think. I quite often get comments, like: \"Oh you have a Leica?\" Itīs like, Oh you have a Porsche. Donīt get me wrong here, nothing I like to hear, I donīt use it so people may think I am cool, what I am not (o:
But at the same time people wonder why I shoot with such an antiquated (correct word?) tool. \"Oh, you still shoot film?\"
Anyway, love the feel - which I think is important. If I use a crafting knife for example I want a nice feel and grip, too. Love the size and the quality. Hate that I get often better results with my Nikons.
and yes, when it gets a bit rough (rain or so) I feel much more at ease with my Nikons.
Is the Leica capable, yes, I think so - is it convenient? Probably not so.
Why was it I need the Leica for?
(Sorry, just a little self-insight)
heiko
Sep 12, 2012 at 02:58 PM
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