Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2007/11/01
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Emanuel, What makes you think the M7 will only last 3 - 5 years? Experience here on electronic cameras is that they last just as long as fully manual cameras. Not sure why you think the M7 is ugly, it is virtually identical to the MP but without the M3 retro fittings. Gene -------------- Original message from EPL <manolito@videotron.ca>: -------------- > I faced the same choice dilemma some time ago. > > At first I bought an M7. I quickly learned to hate the on/off switch. I > found the camera ugly (and as an object hanging across my chest or on my > shoulder, this was more of an issue than I care to admit) and feared that > in > no time at all its unique electronic system would be beyond service > facilities. > > I later bought an MP. It was operationally familiar in every way, looked > right, and is probably not so tough to service by any Leica technician. > > Bottom line: if you are an old-time Leica user, buy the MP. > > If you are new to Leica and have no problem changing cameras every 3-5 > years, get the M7. > > Emanuel > > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information