Why do we need a Leica when there are so many other alternatives rangefinder that function equally well, if not, much better than it.
Everyone tried explaining in their own words but none of the answers came close and convincing...
The older series were so much expensive compared to similar film SLR that was created..and the purpose was the same...
Leaving the mechanical and technical aspect between a Rangefinder and a SLR...one could argue that the size of a RF is very sleek...but then again...Olympus came out with an equally nice compact OM series that is much lighted and sleeker than a Leica M2...
so in the end, i concluded that those who wants a Leica is for pure vanity.
The first Leica camera was built in 1913...and it grew more popular after WWII. Especially with journalist during vietnam war...
If you wish to know more about the history of Leica, you can read it here.
Thou it doesnt sound really convincing enough why one should get it...especially when the price of a Leica is commanding a high price these days...the feeling of owning one is just too tempting. Its exactly the same as buying a LV, Gucci or Prada when you can use a bag that comes free together with a magazine..
These days, it has become more of a collectible for the older models...it is known that every piece of the Leica old model rangefinder carries a story with it...if you managed to find one that looks very worn off in your cupboard that was passed down by your ancestor or used by some photography journalist, it could be a priceless precious that could fetch you a really impressive price...maybe a condo unit of your choice, lol...so better start digging your storeroom to see if you could find one..
Well, i was quite lucky actually to find myself a really good deal for this camera.
A very nice forummer contacted me one night asking if im interested to take over his Leica M2 with a brand new lightmeter and he offered me an attractive price for it...
The price was so good that after deducting off the lightmeter price, this camera cost $200 more than my voigtlander RF...which is ridiculously low.
Initially i thought that the camera would be in a quite devastating state to sell at a price like this...Guess what, when i saw the camera, i just took it without a 2nd word...i was more than afraid that he would suddenly say no to the sale.
For a 1958 model, this copy is so clean..even the shutter sounds so accurate and pleasant!
You got to agree that this is one master piece of an engineered product by Leica that it is built to last for generations. Simply impressive..
but then again..i got to disclaim that their digital series, the M8, M9...wasnt as sturdy as their film cameras...at least so far, i havent heard of anyone that owned a "fault-free" copy!
Wondering why i posted this entry here rather than on my photo blog, im being very sensitive so as to not excavate the sadness of the nice seller. (Im guessing he doesnt have the link of this blog)
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