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Happy with less

Regarding the letter from the chap bemoaning the coverage of cameras we cannot afford. I make sure a camera purchase meets what I call ‘happy with your purchase’. This is not related to cost. I am sure those who buy Leicas are very happy with their purchase. My picture (right) was taken with a charity shop £3 Kodak EasyShare. And if the lotto came in I’d be down the Leica shop in a flash. Am I happy with my Kodak? Yes. John McLester

Expensive cameras

As one of your previous correspondents has said,. Please remember who your readers are and understand that we can’t afford to spend thousands on a Leica or the latest all-singing, all-dancing camera.

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