I'm frustrated with people who don't ...

Viggen,

You are most certainly correct about Leica optics and also its shutter speed accuracy. They produce a very fine camera. Back when I chose my photographic rut a Leica was clearly out of my price range.

While I may be wrong, when we are speaking of these three brands of cameras I feel strongly that today the biggest difference is in the film we choose. I've gravitated more to the digital side over the last ten years. I find it satisfying that I no longer have to spend any money to take tons of photos. I simply recharge my batteries and format my memory cards and away I go. This might be the photo equivalent of the MP3 but the savings allow me to buy more music software.

Whatever camera you use, may all your shots remain in focus and the exposure spot on!

The best advice for people like that is to not engage them. Arguing with someone who hasn't heard or doesn't understand is a waste of time. Just kindly smile and change the subject.

I always tell people that they might not be interested in the differences, but they will certainly be able to hear the differences. So far nobody who has heard my system has denied that it sounds substantially better than anything they've previously heard, and better than they has imagined a hifi could. But most say it's not important to them to have a similar sounding system. That's cool ... we all like different things.

If someone positively denies the difference and then refuses to listen, well just leave them to their ignorance.

Happy owner of Nikon F5 here.Cheers everyone!As far as audio equipment goes ,my mother in law humiliates me ,regarding my "crazy hobby" almost every week. My reaction to that"I keep buying more gear".I haven't met anybody yet at work or street (besides here at audiogon)that" understands ".And who cares anyway?
Happy listening

I have three hobbies, Audio, Photography and Computers. I got so engrossed reading the entire thread that I got delayed for a dinner invitation.

Most of us go through the same thing, especially with those who happen to be interested in nothing! Yes, that is also true there are people who have no hobbies. Those are the kind who are the most difficult of the lot when one needs to explain the cost of audio system. Someone who is passionately involved in a particular hobby may finally get the hang of it (meaning understand the reason for the expenditure on our part). Keeping a low profile is the best thing one can do. There is no need to explain to anyone why we are so insane. It is just a waste of time.

Enjoy your music (and equipment) and forget about what others have to say.

If you think you are insane just come on over to Audiogon, we are all alike! :)

Happy listening!

PS Although I am a Nikon user, I have no hesitation in accepting the fact that Leica offers better optics and better bodies. Nikon vs Canon? No comments Digital vs Film? I agree with Lugnut about digital more like MP3 and its usefullness, I still think you get better results from good ole Transparency film.

PS 2 Intel vs AMD? Both good in their own ways. I personally use Intel based systems.