Murchu
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I try not to comment on these things, but I just wonder how the cost of this camera compares to the cost of Ralph Gibson's prints..
Just plain silly..
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Sparrow
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Hard to tell, well he could well have to switch to ink-jet printing now he's gone digital ... and as we all know there is little skill in making those 😉
MISH
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I looked on his web site and he lists 11x14 prints (edition of 25) for $5000 or 16x20 (also edition of 25) for $6000. He also has at least one of his signature MP cameras for sale (50 were made) for $9500
(no info on what type or process the prints are)
(no info on what type or process the prints are)
bsdunek
Old Guy with a Corgi
I hope they wipe it off before they put it in the box.
Sparrow
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... but surely that's crucially important? ... if it's handmade or inkjet or poor gamut c-type makes all the difference surely?
Sejanus.Aelianus
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For some reason, this makes me think of the proverb about a fool and his money being soon parted. :angel:
Michael Markey
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John is correct in saying that this subject comes up every time Leica issues a special edition camera.
I`m always surprised that people are surprised.
I can`t see that it matters other than to provide the company with some revenue.
In the horse world (as we have learnt to refer to such things) I can assure you that a lot more money is spent and on a more regular basis than is evidenced here.
Contrary to popular belief not everyone is wealthy either but I`ve yet to witness the chest beating which seems to accompany each and every camera purchased .
I`m always surprised that people are surprised.
I can`t see that it matters other than to provide the company with some revenue.
In the horse world (as we have learnt to refer to such things) I can assure you that a lot more money is spent and on a more regular basis than is evidenced here.
Contrary to popular belief not everyone is wealthy either but I`ve yet to witness the chest beating which seems to accompany each and every camera purchased .
zuiko85
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Fur crying out loud! It's DIGITAL!
That's like signing a donut.
That's like signing a donut.
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kbg32
neo-romanticist
When a Monochrom is just...... a Monochrom......
sig
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Not sure if people are surprised, maybe just not happy about Leica not being the company they want. The company that produces a perfect tool for the hardworking photo journalist and not the company that produces bling/status symbols for the Hermes crowd.
Also the status symbol Leicas cheapens the hardworking PJ leicas. Every time one of the status symbol Leicas appear the hard working PJ Leicas become a bit more status symbol and a bit less tool.
Also the status symbol Leicas cheapens the hardworking PJ leicas. Every time one of the status symbol Leicas appear the hard working PJ Leicas become a bit more status symbol and a bit less tool.
farlymac
PF McFarland
I'm still waiting on that call from Solms wanting to market the PFM Special. Oh crap, I have to actually own a Leica first. Well, I better get cracking then.
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mwoenv
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Good for Leica, why shouldn't they make money like this? Limited edition/ scarce/autographed items (cars, watches, guitars, art, antiques, etc.) have always been sold to those who can indulge.
It would be interesting to see the photographs taken by the buyers.
It would be interesting to see the photographs taken by the buyers.
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like any of this is really any of our business...
L Collins
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With all due respect, Bill, and knowing you probably know more about Leica than all of us put together, but....
.....Leica has been playing this conspicuous consumption game sine 1929, when they issued the gold plated Luxus available in blue, green, red or brown lizard skin.
The 70's saw the 50 Jahre M5s and SLs and the Barnack Centenary gold plated M4-2; the 80s the platinum plated M6 150 Jahre; the 90s the Jaquar XK150, Rooster, Danish Royal wedding, the Sultan of Brunei, the King of Bhumiphol, and the HCB signature M6; 2001 saw Leica release the limited edition William Klein signature m6, etc etc etc.
For those of us who've used Leicas as a tool, this side of the Leica business is sad. But it's not something new by any means. Back when they were the tool of choice they were still cranking out collectible models for cash heavy dilettantes.
.....Leica has been playing this conspicuous consumption game sine 1929, when they issued the gold plated Luxus available in blue, green, red or brown lizard skin.
The 70's saw the 50 Jahre M5s and SLs and the Barnack Centenary gold plated M4-2; the 80s the platinum plated M6 150 Jahre; the 90s the Jaquar XK150, Rooster, Danish Royal wedding, the Sultan of Brunei, the King of Bhumiphol, and the HCB signature M6; 2001 saw Leica release the limited edition William Klein signature m6, etc etc etc.
For those of us who've used Leicas as a tool, this side of the Leica business is sad. But it's not something new by any means. Back when they were the tool of choice they were still cranking out collectible models for cash heavy dilettantes.
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why is being cash heavy a bad thing?
L Collins
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Never said it was. Why do you assume i said that?
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because you followed it by the word dilettante...
Photo_Smith
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Why would that make it bad? I mean doesn't it just mean non professional, so the meaning in the post would be rich person who didn't need it for work?
I can't see how that would be a bad thing?
I can't see how that would be a bad thing?
judsonzhao
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maybe I'm too silly to get OP's point..
