retrofocus wrote: naturephoto1 wrote: Everythingis1 wrote:
This is absolutely delusional. People shoot with Leica's as an fashion accessory period end of story. Anything else you tell yourself is a disgusting attempt to rationalize your own vanity. By buying a massively overpriced Leica from a hedge fund, instead of a camera from a company that is actually supporting photography, you are actively hurting the camera industry.
It's like someone buying a Rolex using the excuse that it tells time better, it's complete BS. (Unlike a Rolex though these Leica's will be worthless in the future)
That is one of the most ignorant, stupid, arrogant, and insulting comments that I have ever read on FM.
Rich
Is it really like this? I am a Leica user but I don't feel insulted by it at all. I also don't think the statement is arrogant or stupid. I think the poster tackled simply a controversial issue regarding prices for which Leica is known. The wording/phrasing and some conclusions are not the best, agreed - but we should be open to criticism and not just expect applause. Some responded well to his original question - so far I don't have the impression he is a troll. I wonder more about some reactions here - do we take criticism regarding a brand's strategy so personal?
I have never been a Leica M mount camera user, have used and owned Mamiya 7II camera and lenses and was a long time Leica R camera and lens user. I am now shooting a lot of M-mount lenses and selling many of my Leica R glass on Sony bodies.
What I was most reacting to in those comments were these:
Everythingis1 wrote:
This is absolutely delusional. People shoot with Leica's as an fashion accessory period end of story. Anything else you tell yourself is a disgusting attempt to rationalize your own vanity. By buying a massively overpriced Leica from a hedge fund, instead of a camera from a company that is actually supporting photography, you are actively hurting the camera industry.
And yes, I find these comments are offensive, not for me, but for the company with over 100 years in Photography and my fellow photographers that shoot and enjoy their Leica M and other cameras and lenses.
Rich
Jun 23, 2021 at 03:47 PM
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