Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1997/03/23
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]I just had the chance to hold an R8 a couple of days ago. I was very impressed. Very ergonomic. Surprisingly light. The saleperson said it was 3500 and was not interested in putting batteries in it. It would be an interesting excersize for Leica to randomly call their dealers and act like a customer with some of the folks working the counter. Then call the owner. Well I also think this camera should win a design award...be in the Museum of Modern Art etc. I would also call the design Teutonic. It also reminds me of the look of one of those NFL tight ends or linebackers whose neckline starts to flow outward from just below their ears. Cool. Bad. I have also toyed with the F5 and I think the R8 is going to shift me solidly to Leica SLRs as funds flow accordingly. (I am still in Leicaflex land) I hope they get the word out effectively on this one. Thanks to all of you using these prizes for sharing your experiences. I am concerned with first year bugs so will probably wait a couple of years. Cheers to all. Nowell Chapel Hill, NC Although love may fail, courtesy should prevail.