[Leica] Betting on the M9 FF

[richard-lists at imagecraft.com (Richard)]

OK, 1000+ of LUGGers be our witnesses, I will be generous:

If Leica announces a full frame digital M by October 31st 2007 to be 
shipped by April 30th 2008, Bob wins. Otherwise, I win.

I will even send him a 36 exp roll if he actually wins :-)

At 03:37 PM 10/27/2006, afterswift@aol.com wrote:

>  Hi Richard,
>
>  You're on for the first bet: the M9FF within the next year. As for the 
> live LED viewfinder, Leica might play us along to the M10. So I can't bet 
> on that one. In any case, I have a fresh roll of Tri-X waiting for you. 
> Sorry it's my customary 24 exposure. When Leica goes into real 
> production, the M9 should go for about $2K, with some promotions if we 
> buy a lens or two. As I said, methinks the M8 is a great collector's 
> model. Reminds me a little of the M5 or the velvet box, gold-plated 
> presentation Leicas.
>
>  The M7 and other M's will always be stalwarts for those of us who want 
> the gilt-edge certificate of silver and THE Negative. There's no way of 
> substituting digital for the real thing.
>
>  Bob

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