Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2008/12/19
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Yama, You're talking to owners of M8's. Not a single person on this list built their M8 unless we've got some engineers from Solms who subscribe. It's just a camera, first and foremost. That always needs to be remembered. There's nothing offensive about complaining how Leica handles the camera business. It's a business. they report to their investors first and their customers second. That's how corporations are. Phil Forrest Well, the fact that the sensor isnt as "good" as others out there wouldnt stop from somone like, say me, from buying an M8. I still think its the perfect camera for me. I just don't agree with how much they're charging for it. I understand the M8 is hand-built and the RF mechanism is expensive, but I am a firm believer that it could have been a lot better under different guidance. I may be young, but I'm well enough versed in electronics to differentiate between good and bad electronic components! The M8 has been out since 2006. So has the D80. Each camera has 10.1 megapixels, decent noise per ISO, but the price was very different. Now, Nikon has a d90 with noise handling that exceeds other cameras, but the M8.2 has the same sensor. I think when you pay such a premium, you are warranted in at least a marginal sensor upgrade. Man. I just realized I'm talking to a bunch of people who own M8s...don't be offended! Your camera is still amazing. I wish I had one mself, as stated previously. I'm just comparing between then and now. -Yama