Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2004/12/16
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]the new nikon d2x and or the kodak slrn would also be more choices. the kodak camera now that all th bug has worked out is great with outstanding color,, better than 1ds. the d2x remains to be seen On Fri, 17 Dec 2004 08:42:58 +0100, Nathan Wajsman <nathan.wajsman@planet.nl> wrote: > Emanuel, > > The market price of 1Ds on the Miranda Canon forum seems to be around > $3800-4200, depending on how many actuations it has had and condition in > general. If you have a chance to pick one up for significantly less, and > from a trusted source, then it is indeed tempting. Based on my > experience with the lesser 20D, I am sure you will be satisfied with the > quality. However...you mention that you have a bunch of Nikon equipment; > presumably this means that you would need to invest in Canon lenses as > well. Perhaps it might make more sense to look for a Nikon DSLR so you > can use your Nikon lenses on it? > > Nathan > > Emanuel Lowi wrote: > > > I have the chance to get an EOS-1Ds from a fellow > > photographer at a great price -- about the same as an > > a la carte Leica M. I have all this Nikon SLR gear I > > could part with to help make the switch less painful. > > > > Is the 11 megapixel Canon likely to keep a fanatical > > filmie like me satisfied for the next several years? > > > > Or should I get one of these so as not to shatter > > Brother B.D.'s impression of me: > > > > http://www.leica-camera.com/produkte/msystem/sondermodelle/mp_classic/index_e.html > > > > Gotta love that Solms chutzpah -- imagine, a new > > meterless M for 2005! > > > > Emanuel > > > > ______________________________________________________________________ > > Post your free ad now! http://personals.yahoo.ca > > _______________________________________________ > > Leica Users Group. > > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information > > > > > > -- > Nathan Wajsman > Almere, The Netherlands > > General photography: http://www.nathanfoto.com > Seville photography: http://www.fotosevilla.com > > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information > -- ------------------------------------- regards, mehrdad