Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2006/10/26
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]One, Leica says it's not weather sealed, and this has also been pointed out in at least one non-LUG review. Two, as that particular review pointed out, an M may not be weather sealed, but it is a mechanical camera; if it gets soaked, dry it out. An M 8 is an electronic camera, no matter how solidly built it is - and it appears that it may be the most solidly built digital. And it's being electronic means that if you get caught in rain - not even heavy rain - it may be fried. On 10/25/06 10:11 PM, "grduprey@mchsi.com" <grduprey@mchsi.com> wrote: > Actually the M8 and any M are very pro built. What is your evidence the > M8 is > not weather proofed? I would bet it is just as weather proof as the 5D or > either of the R8 or R9 cameras. I have yet to have any of my M or R > cameras > succum to rain or heavy knocks. My M6TTL took the same tumble down a river > embankment when I fell off a bridge onto rocks and other fun stuff. There > was > no damage to the camera, which is more than I can say for me. I'm not usre > the 5D or the D200 cameras could take the same beating. I don't own the > 5D, > but do own a D200. The 1D series I'm sure would hold up, but then they are > considerly more money, and in the same or higher price reange as the M8. > > Gene > > > -------------- Original message from "Matt Powell" <wooderson@gmail.com>: > -------------- > > >> On 10/24/06, Christopher Williams wrote: >>> Show me where Canon and Nikon's Professional equipment has gotten >>> cheaper. >>> It's still over $4000 for a pro Nikon (okay so the D1x's were $5500) over >>> $7000 for the top of the line Canon - are you comparing a 5D body to a >>> 1Ds >>> Mk II??? >> >> No, I'm saying that the 5d is the most comparable 'pro body' (it isn't >> weather-sealed, but it does produce large enough files to send out for >> stock without upsizing) and its pricing (along with that of the d200) >> will be the trend going forward. The M8 is no more a pro body than >> either of those - it's not weather-sealed, low fps, 1.3x factor in >> between. A great image sensor, and my 35 'lux would be a good normal - >> but it's still half a Hyundai and so far out of the reach of most >> people that it can't ignite any kind of Leica Renaissance. >> >>> How is a crap 75-300 lens great for low light performance? >> It's not - that lens is simply the cheapest way to get a double rebate >> and the 5d down to its lowest price. >> >> The current double rebate for a Canon 5d is $600 and the double rebate >> on a $160 75-300 lens (that you could turn around and sell if you >> didn't want) is $20. $2941 from Amazon, $620 rebate, no tax. $2321. >> >> >> -- >> MP >> wooderson@gmail.com >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Leica Users Group. >> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information