Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2008/03/12
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]On Mar 12, 2008, at 1:10 PM, Craig Semetko wrote: > Hello All, > > I'm thinking of buying a used M8. consider code U...demo with refurb done by Leica Solms...so it is up to date.., price about $4200.... I have filters, I rarely use them, I havn't ever seen a problem requiring lens coding... with code U you have a one year warranty... I think this answers most of your questions Craig, and makes most sense to me, Steve > A few questions: > > 1 Is there a difference in quality based on the time it was made? > That is, > are there serial number batches to avoid or seek? > > 2 Have the initial problems been corrected with firmware updates? Do > you > have to buy I filters for your lenses and have them coded? Are the > fixes > adequate in real world shooting? > > 3 What is the US warranty on the M8 and is it transferable to me? > > 4 Is there a price point for used M8's, and if so, what is it? > > Any other general thoughts on buying a used M8 would be appreciated. > I'm not > looking to start another thread on digital vs. film, I'm just > wondering if > it's prudent to buy an M8 used or should I buy new. > > Thanks in advance and cheers, > > Craig > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information Steve "I never wanted to be famous" now available at www.blurb.com kididdoc@cox.net