Not at all rancorous or negative. I was surprised that Jens was surprised. My comments meant to reflect that the people of his country are certainly quite capable. Can't imagine how you misread that, but be that as it may, it was never my intention to be negative.
Shel Belinkoff "People that hate cats will come back as mice in their next life." > [Original Message] > From: Keith Whaley <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Date: 9/17/2004 9:45:00 AM > Subject: Re: Leica Goes Digital > > Seems to me that was an uncalled for response, Shel... > > His first statement expressed surprise because (I gather) Denmark has not > demonstrated it's abilities in the past for supplying designs or products > for the digital industry. > > The second comment you peeled out was his expresson that he recognized > Denmark as now becoming "a player" in the industry. > > All quite reasonable observations on Jens' part - why did it prompt such > rancor and negativism from you? > > keith whaley > > Shel Belinkoff wrote: > > > Why be amazed? Are the people of your country dullards, ignorant, stupid? > > Do they lack technical skills and ability? Are they by and large > > illiterate? > > > > Shel > > > > > >>From: Jens Bladt <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > >>I am amazed that a company from a small county like the one, I live in - > >>Denmark - has participated in developing the digital backs for Leica R8 > > > > and > > > >>R9. Danish Imacon has developed these backs, in cooperation with Kodak. It > >>seems like Denmark has now become a player in the world market for > >>photographic equipment, such as digital backs for MF and other cameras > >>(Leica) as well as high end professional scanners.
