I've used a few and it's a hotly debated topic as to whether they're worth the price they command. I think their cameras are well-made and they all look like little works of art. Their cameras are simply gorgeous. However, the lenses are difficult to swap and use and their auto-focus isn't nearly as good as what you'll find in a Canon. I owned their more affordable Lecia M model for a while before I swapped it. I have to say that it's incredibly durable. That camera was banged around, dropped, every horrible thing you can think of happened to it. And it kept working perfectly - and that's the more affordable model. Photos turn out beautifully which is probably what matters most to us. The lens lets a lot of light in which enhances the image. It takes work to get used to the camera though.