Special Edition

[bill]

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It also occurred to me that there is an implication here that if Leica can sell special additions for higher amounts that will help subsidize the lower "standard" price for others. But the quantities are too small for this to be significant.

 

What is it with this? You persist in this complete fabrication... Why?

 

Ostrich skin may be associated with those cowboy wellies in the US, but in the free World it is used for more decorative purposes on handbags, wallets, hip flasks and ladies' shoes. Only a tasteless scoundrel would wear boots like that in Europe without dying of embarrassment.

[AlanG]

What is it with this? You persist in this complete fabrication... Why?

 

Ostrich skin may be associated with those cowboy wellies in the US, but in the free World it is used for more decorative purposes on handbags, wallets, hip flasks and ladies' shoes. Only a tasteless scoundrel would wear boots like that in Europe without dying of embarrassment.

 

 

I was wondering if there is a different view of ostrich skin elsewhere.

 

Since some seemed to agree that it was good for others to buy the special editions as those who don't buy it would benefit somehow, doesn't it come down to some individuals get a camera for $2000 and others end up paying $2400 for basically the same thing? Is this not based on the concept of a small subsidy from those who are willing to spend extra for "status" or a collectible item to those who are happy with the standard model? (Although the total amount is insignificant in this case.)

 

The US is no longer part of the "free world?"

[nigelb]

I'm sure Ostriches would prefer their skin to adorn an X1 or M9 than some cowboy's smelly foot

[bill]

Actually, I'm pretty sure that the average ostrich, if asked, would prefer its skin to adorn itself...

 

Regards,

 

Bill

[Guest badbob]

Only a tasteless scoundrel would wear boots like that in Europe without dying of embarrassment.

 

You could wear them in Texas or New York, but don't get too drunk or you may wake up shoeless.

[AlanG]

I'm sure Ostriches would prefer their skin to adorn an X1 or M9 than some cowboy's smelly foot

 

 

Of course, but in this case, it isn't ostrich skin. I think the "exclusivity" is in owning a special edition, not in the quality of the covering material.

[aesop]

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Of course, but in this case, it isn't ostrich skin. I think the "exclusivity" is in owning a special edition, not in the quality of the covering material.

 

 

...précisément, AlanG. Some feel the need to feel special (nay, exclusive), even if it involves having their cameras clad in embossed leather masquerading as "ostrich skin". Vive la différence.

[AlanG]

From The Leica rumors site...

 

Leica has never used real ostrich leather on their products

By LR admin | Published: September 13, 2010

 

Leica X1 Black Embossed Ostrich Limited Edition. Leica has never used real ostrich leather on their products. I received a clarification from Leica regarding the Leica X1 Black Embossed Ostrich Limited Edition camera that was released in Japan last week and specifically the comment from PETA regarding the use of ostrich leather:

 

“I just wanted to let you know that this product is not made from real ostrich leather – it is an ‘ostrich effect’. We have never used ostrich leather on our products, and we have now confirmed this to the PETA organisation.”