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Originally Posted by DTD
I've long admired/respected/appreciated etc. Leica's cameras/history/cult etc.
Eventually I bought one – it was second hand. So far Leica have made about £20 out of me (I bought a new lens cap).
Hassleblad are possibly someone Leica should be looking to for inspiration – they have developed new, modern (and expensive) products that enough professional photographers want to buy to keep the company going.
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I used 4 Leicas and > 20 lenses for 25 years without giving a dime to the company (used all)... this year I bought a M8 NEW, a Summarit 75 NEW (+ a used 21 asph...):
I don't think to be the one in such a situation... and that's good for them
The comparision / possible inspiration to Hasselblad, for me doesn't fit Leica co. : Hasselblad maintained a stable significant share of the pro market in the film era... Leica lost most of it in the (about) '70-'80 decade ... too much time passed... "generation effect" ... very difficult to catch it again (and, let's admit, DSLR are a lot better for many pro tasks, in my op.)