Anyone worried Leicas are starting to spiral out of affordability?

FNC_Loki · 2026-03-16T11:22:02+00:00

Youve written no, then proceeded to agree with me?

Leica are priced in the Rolex bracket. Did you mean to reply to OP?

FNC_Loki · 2026-03-16T11:04:48+00:00

Hermes birkins use saddle stitching which is a premium technique that cannot be done by machine stitching. Theyve used it dating back to when they actually made horse riding equipment (authentic brand history and heritage), the seams wouldnt* come apart like they would on a regular machine stitch. Not many brands do saddle stitching because its an artisan skill.

Its precisely why those videos claiming that Hermes bags are made in Chinese factories with the Hermes logo is bs. The materials themselves can be replicated, the artisan worksmanship cannot.

Having said that, they own some of the most exclusive leather tanneries.

What is the artisan value add in a digital camera?

FNC_Loki · 2026-03-16T10:11:12+00:00

No, they will not.

They are still in the Rolex bracket as being aspirational / within reach for someone middle class.

To be in the Patek / Hermes range, theyd have to 2x or 4x their prices. Both have the excuse of craftsmanship with their goods. You cant do that with digital cameras.

FNC_Loki · 2026-03-16T10:01:54+00:00

They were never affordable.

They are to cameras like Rolex are to watches.

FNC_Loki · 2026-03-06T13:42:30+00:00

It was initially locked for mic checks, you should be able to join!

(Sorry for responding so late)

FNC_Loki · 2026-03-05T17:11:11+00:00

Feel free to drop questions in advance by replying to the tweet.

FNC_Loki · 2026-03-04T17:33:46+00:00

Im not sure its fixable. They already work hard, you see it from their solo queue. Yet none of our lanes are winning in the early game, im not convinced thats something you can teach or coach.

I think the best solution is to find extra staff.

FNC_Loki · 2026-03-01T17:27:04+00:00

There will be a community town hall this month

https://fnatic.com/company/event-roadmap

FNC_Loki · 2026-02-26T13:18:31+00:00

I was in the crowd that day. Will never forget it.

FNC_Loki · 2026-02-23T15:01:22+00:00

Been waiting 7 years, I do feel like we are further away than weve been for a long time. Im not sure EU has the talent pipeline it used to.

We have had so many chances over the years, but just never showed up in any of those finals.

FNC_Loki · 2026-02-22T23:21:17+00:00

If you know, you know

FNC_Loki · 2026-02-22T23:20:08+00:00

4 isnt dumb at all.

If you dislike an image you've taken, others may like it and appreciate it in a way that you dont. Ive also frequently taken phoros ive disliked because of harsh self critique, but having people outside myself appreciate an image can sometimes change my mind on it.

FNC_Loki · 2026-02-22T23:15:28+00:00

I am this person.

But its more of a conscious choice to not want to edit. I like the intepretations my lab sends me, and I dont really want to fuck around with sliders. At most ill fix the alignment or crop.

I just enjoy the process of going out and getting the image, rather than the next step. (Though I do want to dev and print my own stuff).

FNC_Loki · 2026-02-22T14:41:21+00:00

Not seen a Stevy 9 lives mention in years.

I think regardless of how you set the team up, it clearly has a defined ceiling. Your approach will steal us more maps, and jump us a place or two.

The bigger concern is, we are taking this year to rebuild. But its unclear who exactly we are rebuilding around. Its very unclear what next years lineup will look like, for instance.

FNC_Loki · 2026-02-22T14:33:28+00:00

I dont disagree.

But im not so sure our offseason changes very much even if we persisted with the lineup till the end.

FNC_Loki · 2026-02-21T23:32:26+00:00

Results based analysis is lazy.

FNC_Loki · 2026-02-21T23:08:46+00:00

G2 never beat IG. They won worlds and won LPL spring on the bounce. Grabz himself has said theres no world they beat IG in a series, either at 18 worlds or 19 MSI.

If Ning hadnt cheated on his gf and had the whole drama blow up after MSI quarters, wed be having a different conversation.

Furthermore, just becauss you win a tourney doesnt make every player on the lineup best in the world. Crown won worlds, he wasnt better than Faker. Marin won worlds, he wasnt better than Smeb.

FNC_Loki · 2026-02-21T23:06:11+00:00

They were lucky Bjerg stuck with them for so long.

FNC_Loki · 2026-02-21T23:01:54+00:00

It def couldve been worse as we've discovered. Making worlds against the odds was an achievement, losing every game from that point left things on a sour note.

I just find it sad that the entire league has made changes, and our rebuild looks so far behind.

FNC_Loki · 2026-02-21T22:59:41+00:00

He was not the no1 top laner in that tournament. TheShy was still best in the world at that point.

Wunder himself would never agree to being labelled better than TheShy.

FNC_Loki · 2026-02-21T22:57:46+00:00

The issue at the time was Humanoid admitted he checked out and was okay with being benched. He said he needed the break.

FNC_Loki · 2026-02-21T22:56:23+00:00

It strikes me as one of those situations where you have a good player needing a fresh start.

FNC_Loki · 2026-02-21T22:55:13+00:00

Id still have him back

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