Leicaiste Posted November 12, 2015 Share #41 Posted November 12, 2015 Advertisement (gone after registration) Search for this on ebay: 70th Independence Anniversary black paint Leica MP 0.72 w/35mm f/1.4 50mm f/0.95 The screw-on lens hood they made for this special Summilux 35/1,4 is quite nice. They should make it available in black chrome for everybody. ;-) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted November 12, 2015 Posted November 12, 2015 Hi Leicaiste, Take a look here 0.95 Special Edition Noctilux. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
pico Posted November 12, 2015 Share #42 Posted November 12, 2015 There are wealthy and accomplished persons who appreciate and understand design statements. I doubt anyone on this forum knows one of them, but I do. They do not visit sites like this; you will not find them on any public forums. Regardless they will consume all the ratified editions that Leica can produce. Be grateful. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
IkarusJohn Posted November 12, 2015 Author Share #43 Posted November 12, 2015 As a matter of interest, how does this work? ST Dupont, like Mt Blanc apparently, produces a stream of beautifully made, highly desirable luxury products. Did they approach Leica, and say we want Leica to be associated with our brand? or did Leica approach ST Dupont and ask for a Noctilux branded set of accessories? Is ST Dupont paying Leica a licence fee, or is it just a mutual arrangement, at no cost? I guess the same applies to things like the Hermes Edition - I always thought Leica paid a licensing fee to Hermes for that ... Anyway, I'm sure there is no net cost to Leica and it is an association they like to make. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Geschlecht Posted November 13, 2015 Share #44 Posted November 13, 2015 Hello John, It wasn't that long ago that Hermes owned Leica. Best Regards, Michael Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
IkarusJohn Posted November 13, 2015 Author Share #45 Posted November 13, 2015 Hello John, It wasn't that long ago that Hermes owned Leica. Best Regards, Michael True, but not when the Hermes Edition was released. Cheers John Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herr Barnack Posted November 13, 2015 Share #46 Posted November 13, 2015 "It's the weird colour scheme that freaks me. Every time you try to operate one of these weird black controls, which are labeled in black on a black background, a small black light lights up black to let you know you've done it." Perhaps this Noctilux will be paired with a Leica branded set of ASPH night vision googles so you can see the depth of field markings when shooting in available darkness. Leica could pull out all the stops, pre-brass both lens and goggles and sell them in a black briefcase as a limited edition. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff S Posted November 13, 2015 Share #47 Posted November 13, 2015 Advertisement (gone after registration) Leica could pull out all the stops... They did, in black. Jeff Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sgb Posted November 13, 2015 Share #48 Posted November 13, 2015 Peugeot pepermills Ferrari S.T. Dupont lighters Porsche Fountain Pens ... Endless list ... Get over it, guys. It's called marketing and it's vital for companies like Leica, porsche, Ferrari... Technically speaking, Peugeot peppermills (or salt or coffee grinders for that matter) are not some cross-marketing product that is trying milk the cash-cow. The Peugeot family actually started off with making hand tools and early industrial equipment first before 1 member of the family viz. Armand Peugeot decided to start his own automotive business. Although they share the same Peugeot name, the logo for grinders, mills and saws are different to the logo for Peugeot cars. http://www.peugeot.co.uk/history/ (Quick history on the Peugeot brand) http://knowyourgrinder.com/evolution-coffee-grinders-peugeot-family-ties/ (on mills and grinders) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peugeot (on automobiles) Oh yes, I am a French car tragic too Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manoleica Posted November 13, 2015 Share #49 Posted November 13, 2015 ""There are wealthy and accomplished persons who appreciate and understand design statements. >I doubt anyone on this forum knows one of them< but I do. They do not visit sites like this; you will not find them on any public forums"" Excuse Me, you made a rather arrogant statement..substantiate your statement.. Pico: if you would care to accept PM, I can and will (on the understanding of privacy) advise you forthwith... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wattsy Posted November 13, 2015 Share #50 Posted November 13, 2015 Pico: if you would care to accept PM, I can and will (on the understanding of privacy) advise you forthwith... Advise him that you know (or are) a "wealthy and accomplished person that understands design statements"? Why would you give a shit what Pico thinks? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
IkarusJohn Posted November 13, 2015 Author Share #51 Posted November 13, 2015 Technically speaking, Peugeot peppermills (or salt or coffee grinders for that matter) are not some cross-marketing product that is trying milk the cash-cow. The Peugeot family actually started off with making hand tools and early industrial equipment first before 1 member of the family viz. Armand Peugeot decided to start his own automotive business. Although they share the same Peugeot name, the logo for grinders, mills and saws are different to the logo for Peugeot cars. http://www.peugeot.co.uk/history/ (Quick history on the Peugeot brand) http://knowyourgrinder.com/evolution-coffee-grinders-peugeot-family-ties/ (on mills and grinders) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peugeot (on automobiles) Oh yes, I am a French car tragic too Theyre very good too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
earleygallery Posted November 13, 2015 Share #52 Posted November 13, 2015 There are wealthy and accomplished persons who appreciate and understand design statements. I doubt anyone on this forum knows one of them, but I do. They do not visit sites like this; you will not find them on any public forums. Regardless they will consume all the ratified editions that Leica can produce. Be grateful. Are they really the sort of people who would by a 0.95 keyring/lighter/pen? Or would they deem those to actually be a bit cheap and tacky? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pico Posted November 13, 2015 Share #53 Posted November 13, 2015 Advise him that you know (or are) a "wealthy and accomplished person that understands design statements"? Why would you give a shit what Pico thinks? Hell, I do not care of what I have stated a minute after it enters the Internet because it is like osmosis: the words/meaning are metabolized to become something else entirely. Some sticks, becomes memorable, most does not and that part is excreted from the medium. Choose your own metaphor. I think I do understand art vs design. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nibbler Posted November 13, 2015 Share #54 Posted November 13, 2015 Why waste your time discussing something that you are not interested in when you could be out there taking pictures. I will not buy it, but I think the new design is an interesting study in usability (not the black insignia but the focus/aperture rings) and would like to test it to see if the innovation adds something. If Leica can make some extra bucks in the process to cover R&D then all the better for them. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
earleygallery Posted November 13, 2015 Share #55 Posted November 13, 2015 Why waste your time discussing something that you are not interested in when you could be out there taking pictures. Let's see, this is a discussion forum i.e. you come here to discuss Leica stuff. Also, it's late, and it's dark and cold out - I'm not really bothered to go out and take pictures right now thanks. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NB23 Posted November 13, 2015 Share #56 Posted November 13, 2015 Technically speaking, Peugeot peppermills (or salt or coffee grinders for that matter) are not some cross-marketing product that is trying milk the cash-cow. The Peugeot family actually started off with making hand tools and early industrial equipment first before 1 member of the family viz. Armand Peugeot decided to start his own automotive business. Although they share the same Peugeot name, the logo for grinders, mills and saws are different to the logo for Peugeot cars. http://www.peugeot.co.uk/history/ (Quick history on the Peugeot brand) http://knowyourgrinder.com/evolution-coffee-grinders-peugeot-family-ties/ (on mills and grinders) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peugeot (on automobiles) Oh yes, I am a French car tragic too Just as Four Independent Companies Share the Leica Brand... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Kilmister Posted November 14, 2015 Share #57 Posted November 14, 2015 McLaren could release a new car for sale. Interest? Maybe. Good design? Most likely. Performance? Probably outstanding. Price? Don't ask. Purchase? No. Those are my criteria not everyone's idea. Take everything with a pinch of salt ... or no salt at all if you take the doctor's advice. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeicaFFM Posted November 16, 2015 Share #58 Posted November 16, 2015 I went to my Leica dealer on Saturday and took a look at the new Noctilux special edition.I personally found it beautiful, I am just not willing to spend the extra money for it. If it were the same price as the original version, I would buy it in a heartbeat. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ai_Print Posted November 16, 2015 Share #59 Posted November 16, 2015 Leica makes great tools but I have to also admit they are beautiful tools in both simplicity and design and the new Nocti reflects that, not that I have an interest in owning any version of that particular lens. If Snap-On tools wants to sell someone a set of platinum coated and inscribed special edition metric wrenches so they can keep selling me the garden variety chrome plated ones, who am I to argue... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joshua Lowe Posted November 17, 2015 Share #60 Posted November 17, 2015 Peugeot pepermills Ferrari S.T. Dupont lighters Porsche Fountain Pens ... Endless list ... Get over it, guys. It's called marketing and it's vital for companies like Leica, porsche, Ferrari... This stuff is for the wanks who don't actually have the goods. Well except for maybe the Peugeot. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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