I'm in love. The 18 megapixel Leica M9 is simply the cutest little camera you can imagine. Shortly after its announcement in September 2009, I was lucky to spend a few days with one of the first production cameras to get out of the Leica factory in Solms.

Sadly, I had to give it back. Now I want one, and I want it bad. Unfortunately, it's a ridiculously expensive tool, and like most people I have a hard time justifying the hefty price tag.

I then set up this website in a desperate attempt to fund one. It's all done tongue in cheek, realizing that I'll probably have to save up the cash, like everyone else.

I don't expect to make a lot of money on this site, but the response so far has been overwhelming. People are buying T-shirts and other stuff, and even donating money without asking for anything back (and not just pennies, either). Needless to say, I'm both grateful and humble.

It's not about the money. It's not even about a camera. It's about a dream, which makes all the difference in the world.

Thank you for your time and support!