[troutmskreplica]

To be very contrarian and sound like a bit of a neo-Luddite, I have been a photographer for more than 30 years and have never taken photographs as good as the ones I take with my Leicas, which are the most feature-poor expensive cameras you’re likely to find.

No auto-focus, no video, limited feature light metering, etc.

I drooled over getting a Leica M for 15 years and finally took the plunge about five years ago. Best choice I have made gear-wise in all this time. After getting the first, I went ahead and got the Monochrom as well (yes, B&W-only sensor).

[twic]

Feature-poor cameras with £2000 prime lenses!

[tuatoru]

A common experience at least in my circle.

To learn how to see, you have to do the seeing, not let the camera do it for you.