Do you currently own a Leica camera?

[Range-rover]

No not any more, I had my last fling with a M4 then the shutter went and decided
to sell it all. I think of getting back at times but!

Range

 

[yoyo22]

I own six. My wife would say that I own too many, if she knew...
Thank God that Leica M cameras all look alike, so she lost track of how many I own.

 

[Mike Fish]

Put me down for two M2s and a IIIc.

I tend to agree with this:

You could say from this survey that Leica's problem is that a lot of enthusiasts for the brand own cameras made fifty years ago and more. In my case an M3 (1961) and a IIIF (1951). Nice for us, but not a capitalist's dream. Cameras like the Sony A7 series and others are making inroads into what was Leica's niche market.

As a group of Leica enthusiasts RFF's value to Leica could be one possible source among many to check their general pulse in the market. To see RFF as meriting more "clout" they would likely need more specific information on ownership of recent or current models, whether they were purchased new or used, etc, as well as all the normal marketing & demographic info - age, household income, education, buying intentions, and that sort of thing.

Nevertheless I see this poll as a good thing and a great start. =)

 

[cary]

M3 and a IIIF BD, a number of lenses, two compartment cases with accessories.

Cary

 

[Calzone]

Put me down for two M2s and a IIIc.

I tend to agree with this:



As a group of Leica enthusiasts RFF's value to Leica could be one possible source among many to check their general pulse in the market. To see RFF as meriting more "clout" they would likely need more specific information on ownership of recent or current models, whether they were purchased new or used, etc, as well as all the normal marketing & demographic info - age, household income, education, buying intentions, and that sort of thing.

Nevertheless I see this poll as a good thing and a great start. =)

Sonny,

All I know is that much of my disposible income involves photography expenses to the point where the money has to come from somewhere. I don't own a car, I walk to save a meager $2.50 subway or bus fare, I eat nut butter sandwitches for lunch... I don't own a house...

I would not be able to shoot or own a Monochrom otherwise. When Leica comes out with a MM-240, somehow I will buy one, but also know that I intend to also keep my Monochrom.

Leica is my lifestyle at this point.

Cal

 

[Mike Fish]

That's what I'm talkin' 'bout...

When Leica comes out with a MM-240, somehow I will buy one, but also know that I intend to also keep my Monochrom.

I, on the other hand, am fairly happy with my M2s and can't honestly ever see myself buying a new Leica. (Unless they introduce a substantially lower cost film camera compatible with M lenses)

As far as Leica and their efforts to understand their market, the opinions of 100 like you probably carry more weight than 100,000 like me.

 

[oltimer]

Frank,

Just what I wanted to hear. My kind of camera: basic, durable, and extra bomb proof. I don't mind the extra heft of a durable build.

Thanks.

Cal

Cal,
I actually forgot to list my R's for this poll. When your speaking of "bomb proof"; the R6.2 fully mechanical sure is one, and I also enjoy my R7 (fully electronic) very much.

 

[raid]

If wish that each person who "viewed" this poll would also vote.

 

[FrankS]

If wish that each person who "viewed" this poll would also vote.

Unfortunately, I think there is a bias for those viewing and not voting: my gut is telling me that most of this group does not own a Leica because they are less invested than those who do, to vote.

(Hope that made sense.)

🙂

 

[FrankS]

Cal,
I actually forgot to list my R's for this poll. When your speaking of "bomb proof"; the R6.2 fully mechanical sure is one, and I also enjoy my R7 (fully electronic) very much.

I agree. The newer camera would be better for daily use. I bought the SL because 1.) the cost was much lower than a R6.2, and 2.) I'm more into vintage cameras.

 

[oltimer]

Unfortunately, I think there is a bias for those viewing and not voting: my gut is telling me that most of this group does not own a Leica because they are less invested than those who do, to vote.

(Hope that made sense.)

🙂

Frank, I'm not so sure on the statement you made. I know of at least 2 members who would rather not admit here publicly that they both could fill 2 show cases full of their Leica's. Going public on here does not stay private.

 

[FrankS]

Frank, I'm not so sure on the statement you made. I know of at least 2 members who would rather not admit here publicly that they both could fill 2 show cases full of their Leica's. Going public on here does not stay private.

Yes, there is that group (of paranoids 🙂) but, and I'm only going by my gut, the members of the group not owning Leicas are less likely to vote in a Leica ownership poll than those who do.

I'm sure there are statistical studies done on this sort of thing.

 

[oltimer]

Yes, there is that group (of paranoids 🙂) but, and I'm only going by my gut, the members of the group not owning Leicas are less likely to vote in a Leica ownership poll than those who do.

I follow your train of thought now. As I stated above; you can see why "I spoke as I did for the other group"?

 

[willie_901]

I want to be able to truthfully say that "80% of all RFF members own at least one Leica camera" ... or similar.

Perhaps you should amend your statement to '"80% of this who responded to a poll".

 

[Calzone]

If wish that each person who "viewed" this poll would also vote.

Raid,

I've been following this thread, but I can only vote once. Realize that active guys like me are pinging the number of views.

Cal

 

[the hoarder]

A lovely 1960 M3 with a 1957 summicron 50 f2 d/r lens.

 

[raid]

Unfortunately, I think there is a bias for those viewing and not voting: my gut is telling me that most of this group does not own a Leica because they are less invested than those who do, to vote.

(Hope that made sense.)

🙂

You could be right, Frank. This is the world of probability when nobody is completely sure of things being right or not!

 

[dave lackey]

Sonny,

All I know is that much of my disposible income involves photography expenses to the point where the money has to come from somewhere. I don't own a car, I walk to save a meager $2.50 subway or bus fare, I eat nut butter sandwitches for lunch... I don't own a house...

I would not be able to shoot or own a Monochrom otherwise. When Leica comes out with a MM-240, somehow I will buy one, but also know that I intend to also keep my Monochrom.

Leica is my lifestyle at this point.

Cal

^^^A true Leicaphile^^^, thanks Cal!😎

 

[Calzone]

^^^A true Leicaphile^^^, thanks Cal!😎

Dave,

Not only Leica: Nikon F3HP; Nikon F3P; Whiteface Rollie 3.5F; Pentax 67II with AE prism; Plaubel 69W Proshift; Fuji GM670; and Fiji GL690.

I only own 5 Leicas, but I kinda already am looking at another Black SL2 MOT that is listed for no money. Then if Leica comes out with a MM-240 this fall I'll be really broke, because I will keep my Monochrom.

At this point, I tell you I am diseased. Some people lack meaning in their lives, but at least my life has a focus. LOL. Anyways to me photography is a lifestyle.

Cal

 

[Lauffray]

Sonny,

All I know is that much of my disposible income involves photography expenses to the point where the money has to come from somewhere. I don't own a car, I walk to save a meager $2.50 subway or bus fare, I eat nut butter sandwitches for lunch... I don't own a house...

I would not be able to shoot or own a Monochrom otherwise. When Leica comes out with a MM-240, somehow I will buy one, but also know that I intend to also keep my Monochrom.

Leica is my lifestyle at this point.

Cal

Same here, minus the digital Leica 🙂