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LET TER OF THE WEEK
I read your article on the Leica M11 by Jeremy Walker, with great interest and a slight touch of bewilderment. My understanding of ‘amateur’ as in the title of the magazine seemed clear – a lack of professional skill. However, your piece challenges this assumption.
The Leica M11, an epitome of photographic excellence, undoubtedly captivates the imagination. Despite my 45 years of capturing moments through my lens, the prospect of owning such a camera remains a dream due to financial constraints.
I can’t help but wonder if a significant portion of your readership shares this predicament. The allure of the M11 is undeniable, yet the financial chasm feels insurmountable.
As you cater to a diverse audience, perhaps future articles could explore options for passionate yet budgetconscious photographers, providing a bridge between aspiration and reality.
Most Leica buyers are amateurs. But we cater for all budgets and as you’ll see in this issue, AP has plenty for more cost-conscious shooters too. If your wallet doesn’t stretch to an M11 we frequently cover lots of moreaffordable alternatives.
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Why is the UK photo press keeping quiet while we are getting ripped off? I remember many letters over the years where lame excuses of such things as bulk buying, size of market, local taxes etc). None of which held any water. The cost of printing is slowly but surely killing a whole branch of photography. We all realise that advertisers have a firm grip on the jobs of photojournalists and criticism can reap retaliation. How can the UK vs USA prices be reconciled? A single cartridge fo
