Why I review equipment
Finding solid information free of pandering and legitimizers can be just about impossible with any kind of gear today. When I’m interested in gear, I want to know how it really works before I buy— that’s why I started this blog and my reviews a short (and long) three years ago, in December 2005 (reviews started earlier that year).
My “reviews” are not so much reviews (almost a pejorative these days), as much as “how to use” and “what to watch out for” — all sorts of goodies that take me a lot of hard work to ferret out— distilled down for subscribers and the public at large, to whom I’m grateful for supporting my efforts. Thank you. And as the holiday season approaches, I am also grateful when my links are used, at no cost to yourself.
Unsolicited reader comments on my M9 review in DAP:
I just wanted to add my thanks to the that provided by the others who have applauded your M9 Review. Quite frankly it's the only review on the internet I've encountered thus far that deserves the title "Review" --if we want to be truly honest with ourselves regarding what constitutes a review. I value tremendously the insight you applied, and the fact that, as a reviewer you were both capable and honest. — Jonathan G
That info you posted today on the M9 was extremely helpful! I'm amazed how quickly you were able to post it...thanks for telling it like it is. — Jeff K
Just wanted to drop you a note saying "Thank you" for the most balanced, thorough and detailed review of the M9 I've read anywhere on the web. It is amazing the number of fine points you've unearthed that haven't even been mentioned, let alone covered in even a single review on the web! I am happy to be a subscriber! — Ram V
Holy bejesus... I haven't even made my way past page 3 and my eyeballs are seared... You have to realize that you counter a mountain of crap on other sites, forums, etc. — Dan M
Thank you so much for your comprehensive review of the M9 !
None of issues it has was mentioned on other sites, which are all too enthusiastic about this camera. — Rainer M
I found your M-9 review excellent, nobody anywhere has really reported the stuff your report gave...I like lots about the M-9 concept and Leica, but the reviews for Leica usually fall into 2 categories: the toadies, and the ignorant; your review is a new category it is honest, insightful and useful all at the same time. — John M
Thank you for your complete review and keep up the good work. — Peter V
