I think there is a deep conversation to be had regarding our relationship with objects, especially those we use as some form of tools. For me, my cameras and my motorcycles inspire those feelings. I think part of it has to do with the shared adventure; the memories you generate. I also think there is an appreciation of the human skill and intelligence behind the objects, for instance the incredible level of technical and even artistic design that underpins these modern tools, as well as the sense of the human touch in the manufacturing process. Humans are about tools and ingenuity, which likely account for our survival thus far. Our tools are precious to us, and we feel an affinity with them. I have owned many cameras over the years, and I completely understand and agree that the M cameras in particular inspire this personal connection (even without the family background as in your case).
WOW, I thought it was just me, I too love holding my Leica's, it's hard to describe but it feels so right in your hands. Having your camera's engraved is the coolest thing I've seen in a long time. Congrat's. Thanks for sharing and enjoy.
I have been a Leica shooter for over two decades. Two years ago I sold my M8 and M9 after finding an almost new M-P typ 240. After a few weeks of using it I realized I was in love. I will never sell it.
Not sure if I understand the excitement of putting your signature on something you really love but I’m glad it makes you happy. I’ve had many camera bodies over the last 21 years but none have excited me except the Nikon ZF. Give it another year let’s see how I feel about it. But lenses that’s another story!
Wow, they're beauties. Just a little curious, how much was it to do it? Personally, I will not sell my M6. It's my first Leica and only, but what is special to me is that it has my birthday written in the serial number. Which I kinda brag a little each time I show it to people lol.
The way I see loving an object is that the object itself gives you joy either by looking at it using it holding it feeling it if it gives you joy then you must love it. If someone’s wife or husband or job does not give them joy, do they love them?
The only customization I have on my Q3 is the black Leica punkt instead of the red one. It looks a bit of stealth mode right now. I’d love to have my logo or signature engraved on the body, but not that BIG! Do you think they have an option for a tiny engraving instead?
Yes. You need to create an eps file. When you order the engraving, you get a document with the area marked that can be used for the engraving. Best make an excample. They also email you. I think you can explain it exactly how you want it.
Ja... schade dass die Schweiz raus is ;-) Genau. In Wetzlar über den Kundenservice. leica-camera.com/de-DE/service-support/services/leica-individualisation Ich denke PDF und JPG geht... am besten ist ein eps file. Einfach hinschreiben. Die sind wahnsinnig nett und helfen.
I think there is a deep conversation to be had regarding our relationship with objects, especially those we use as some form of tools. For me, my cameras and my motorcycles inspire those feelings. I think part of it has to do with the shared adventure; the memories you generate. I also think there is an appreciation of the human skill and intelligence behind the objects, for instance the incredible level of technical and even artistic design that underpins these modern tools, as well as the sense of the human touch in the manufacturing process. Humans are about tools and ingenuity, which likely account for our survival thus far. Our tools are precious to us, and we feel an affinity with them.
I have owned many cameras over the years, and I completely understand and agree that the M cameras in particular inspire this personal connection (even without the family background as in your case).
Thank you for sharing your thoughts. I am totally with you!!
WOW, I thought it was just me, I too love holding my Leica's, it's hard to describe but it feels so right in your hands. Having your camera's engraved is the coolest thing I've seen in a long time. Congrat's. Thanks for sharing and enjoy.
Thank you!!
It's so true. It is a companion.
Absolutely!
I have been a Leica shooter for over two decades. Two years ago I sold my M8 and M9 after finding an almost new M-P typ 240. After a few weeks of using it I realized I was in love. I will never sell it.
I am very happy for you!
Not sure if I understand the excitement of putting your signature on something you really love but I’m glad it makes you happy. I’ve had many camera bodies over the last 21 years but none have excited me except the Nikon ZF. Give it another year let’s see how I feel about it. But lenses that’s another story!
Yes. Never thought I would do that and now I am very excited.
Wonderful! I’m assuming that you had this work done through Leica Customer Care. How long did the process take?
Yes. Leica Customer Care in Wetzlar. It took 4 weeks.
That is very cool !
yes! Thank you!
Grossartig!
Danke!
Wow, they're beauties. Just a little curious, how much was it to do it?
Personally, I will not sell my M6. It's my first Leica and only, but what is special to me is that it has my birthday written in the serial number. Which I kinda brag a little each time I show it to people lol.
@nuj427 very cool!! Congratulations on the serial number. It was €275.- each.
The way I see loving an object is that the object itself gives you joy either by looking at it using it holding it feeling it if it gives you joy then you must love it. If someone’s wife or husband or job does not give them joy, do they love them?
I see your point!
The only customization I have on my Q3 is the black Leica punkt instead of the red one. It looks a bit of stealth mode right now.
I’d love to have my logo or signature engraved on the body, but not that BIG! Do you think they have an option for a tiny engraving instead?
Yes. You need to create an eps file. When you order the engraving, you get a document with the area marked that can be used for the engraving. Best make an excample. They also email you. I think you can explain it exactly how you want it.
@@flofroschmayer excellent! Creating an EPS file would be a no-brainer for me, that's basically my job ;)
das ist ja mal eine coole Idee! Wird das in Wetzlar gemacht? Wie muss so eine Vorlage aussehen_pdf_jpeg_? Schade, dass die Schweiz raus ist .....
Ja... schade dass die Schweiz raus is ;-)
Genau. In Wetzlar über den Kundenservice. leica-camera.com/de-DE/service-support/services/leica-individualisation
Ich denke PDF und JPG geht... am besten ist ein eps file. Einfach hinschreiben. Die sind wahnsinnig nett und helfen.
vielen Dank für die freundliche Antwort- ich möchte meine SL3 niemals mehr verkaufen- die möchte >>verschönern
I could never love a camera. It’s just a tool to make images.
That helps in some ways ;-)
For me it’s the Canon 1DXII, that camera made my career possible 🥲
Congratulations!!