elmarfudd Posted May 18, 2007 Share Posted May 18, 2007 Kind of thought this was funny. <a href="http://www.urbanoutfitters.com/shopping/product/detailmain.jsp? iProductID=28333&iMainCat=1226&iSubCat=1244&itemType=PRODUCT&ANSA=0&ATBOCO=0&ATB CCO=0&add=yes&rfx_catalog_name=&rfx_firstpage=&src=&addToWishList=false&options0 =7690&options0=4249&qty0=1&productid0=28333&contactid0=0&pName0=Item+% 23+13222724% 2C+optrixx+camera+distorter&Counter=1&Add+to+Basket.x=84&Add+to+Basket.y=22">Opt rixx</a> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allison_reese2 Posted May 18, 2007 Share Posted May 18, 2007 why would anyone need that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elmarfudd Posted May 18, 2007 Author Share Posted May 18, 2007 No idea Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vic_. Posted May 18, 2007 Share Posted May 18, 2007 <i>why would anyone need that?</i><p>It's the photographic equivalent of a strap-on dildo, providing the illusion of <i>je ne sais quoi,</i> but without the enhanced performance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sw12dz Posted May 18, 2007 Share Posted May 18, 2007 As I've always said, "If you package it properly and market it properly, you can sell dog sh^t in a brown paper bag"! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael s. Posted May 18, 2007 Share Posted May 18, 2007 Well, at $6.99 the 'cardboard Leica' is at least competitively priced. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fourfa Posted May 18, 2007 Share Posted May 18, 2007 "Camera-shaped distorter with a faceted lens. Hold it up to the lens of your camera to create crazy prism-filled photos." typical shopper at Urban Outfitters is 14-17, I have no doubt some will buy and enjoy this. it's a toy, why does anyone need toys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andre_harrison Posted May 18, 2007 Share Posted May 18, 2007 you miserable old sods! Considering the number of photos OF cameras, rather than photos taken by cameras, posted here, you would think this would be a captive audience! Or is it not expensive enough for you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elmarfudd Posted May 18, 2007 Author Share Posted May 18, 2007 Urban Outfitters target is people my age, then when I turn 25 I have to start going to accessorizing from anthropology, their sister company. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eric rose Posted May 18, 2007 Share Posted May 18, 2007 it's not a cardboard Leica, they are just using a the Leica image to put the "filter - distorter" on. Maybe they figure Leica users are their target market. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave_reichert1 Posted May 19, 2007 Share Posted May 19, 2007 Is this the way to get that "Leica glow"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnny massey Posted May 19, 2007 Share Posted May 19, 2007 Has Erwin tested it yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyaitken Posted May 19, 2007 Share Posted May 19, 2007 Hey, watch what you're saying - my wife got me one of those for my xmas! The build quality is fantastic and it IS made in Germany...<div></div> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyaitken Posted May 19, 2007 Share Posted May 19, 2007 She says she'd have bought me the black paint one but it was $49.99... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael s. Posted May 19, 2007 Share Posted May 19, 2007 Good one, Andy, and all will note how she demonstrates the proper grip. :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david j.lee Posted May 20, 2007 Share Posted May 20, 2007 i got mine in the getty museum. they also sell a contax, a hasselblad and a kodak retina. i couldnt find any difference in lens performance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
george_shihanian Posted May 21, 2007 Share Posted May 21, 2007 It's marked down to $6.99 from $10.00. I TOLD you so! I just KNEW the digital age would kill Leica sale prices! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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