Comments on: Leica’s CEO: “I Will Not Confirm Neither Deny Anything”

By: DH

DH — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 14:40:41 +0000

Good question. For Panasonic, Leica has been a good partner. I’m not sure what it has done for Leica’s reputation.
David

By: J. Peter Hall

J. Peter Hall — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 14:38:41 +0000

Why should Leica use the name of Panasonic – a telephone maker – for the use of any new product?

By: David

David — Sat, 13 Aug 2011 00:12:10 +0000

Kenny,
A real pleasure to see your perspective on my site. Thank you. And … what a terrific idea on how Leica can get back in the competitive game!
David

By: Kenny Vena

Kenny Vena — Fri, 12 Aug 2011 23:48:23 +0000

As a leica user for over 40 years may I suggest that now is the perfect time for Leica to come out with a model similar to the Fuji X100.It could be made by Panasonic in the True Rangefinder style body as the X100 with a lens like the X1 which I own & find to be of very high Leica quality as expected.Also in the same price range as the X100,& without the Adobe photoshop $$$$ add-on.As you already know the main selling point of the Fuji X100 is that it looks like an Leica M camera,so maybe its time for a Leica Digital-Lux 1 or “DG-Lux 1″ in the $1200 to $2000 price range.It don`t make small like the D-Lux5,give us guys something to hold on too.Thanks For Listening,I sure miss Oldens Camera here in NYC,they spoke LEICA.

By: Henry B.

Henry B. — Wed, 27 Jul 2011 03:26:14 +0000

This is certainly a case of grown men behaving badly. You took them both to task perfectly. Leica may deserve CEO #8, and Seal should be dropped. Morons. I remember integrity; it’s so rare now.

I’d say, go pound away on those morons. Looks like Seal is taking it from all sides.

By: DH

DH — Wed, 20 Jul 2011 01:36:55 +0000

You are correct, I believe, and it is very interesting. That’s what I was referring to as all of the publicity inadvertently given to Fuji by Seal’s discussions and comparisons. But, then, Leica’s CEO said yesterday that he doesn’t really care one way or the other.

By: Manfred

Manfred — Wed, 20 Jul 2011 01:33:56 +0000

Interesting how the X100 is mentioned much more in connection with the M9 than with the X1…

By: David

David — Tue, 19 Jul 2011 13:59:18 +0000

Many thanks to all for your comments and opinions. They are appreciated. For those wishing to contact Alfred Schopf, his direct email is: Alfred.Schopf@leica-camera.com

David

By: Raf Stevens

Raf Stevens — Tue, 19 Jul 2011 13:21:23 +0000

Hi David,
I am totally with you on this.
Seems like Leika’s new CEO has rather old thoughts on (brand) communication. Does he not know things have changed the last couple of years?!
Bloggers like you are the new press. Every person with a computer is really. If Schopf would like his brand message to spread he should start treating social networks more seriously (if he treats bloggers like this why would he communicate any different with fans, friends and followers?).
People today are empowered and connected and if companies like Leica would like their story to spread to a big audience they should start with listening to the existing “stories” that are out there.
Raf
Groeten,
Raf Stevens

By: Raf Stevens

Raf Stevens — Tue, 19 Jul 2011 13:09:43 +0000