Interview with Takahashi-san of Leica Ginza on JE

[scottwallick]

Japan Exposures has published an interview with Shiyo Takahashi of the Leica Ginza shop in Tokyo.

Give it a read:

Interview with Shiyo Takahashi, Leica Ginza Shop

The first question should grab the attention of other RFF'ers:

Japan Exposures: In Japan one can still encounter a great number of photographers using film cameras. Are you selling a lot of the classic Leica M cameras?

 

[pachuco]

Cool! Thanks for sharing!

 

[raytoei@gmail.com]

thanks for the link!

 

[scottwallick]

I found this bit very interesting:

JE: Do you think that in Japan the attitudes towards cameras and photography are different from elsewhere?

ST: As far as collectors or enthusiasts are concerned, I don’t think so. Yes, they are very much into their pursuit, but that’s not too different from other places or other areas like collecting wines, fashion or stamps. They are obsessed with the subject.

JE: Does your clientele mainly consist of such people?

ST: For film cameras, yes, but M8, M9 buyers acquire the camera with a strong intention to use it. They want to take photos. Take us as Leica staff, we all own a Leica MP, but the camera we use on a regular basis is the digital M or a compact. A digital camera is almost like a household appliance, it’s bought to be used.

Digital camera as household appliance. And then later he says film will become a 'luxury' item. Feeding the fire, I suppose. 😉

 

[dogberryjr]

Oh, I like the M7 a la carte shown in the article!