[Leica] Should I shouldn't I R8 to DMR

[firkin at ncable.net.au (Alastair Firkin)]

Steve, I have procrastinated about digital and the DMR in particular,  
BUT  when I finally took it out and used it, I was just so happy.  
Yes, its a bit heavier than my winderless R8, but the camera's  
operations are fantastic, and it would seem that it has 2 future  
proofing advantages: 1. I have been "told" that Leica intend to work  
on a new back, as well as or before the integrated SLR. Its a market  
they "own" and 2. flipping open the back and cleaning the sensor  
should be a breeze. NOW if only Leica would send it back from  
Germany, so I can start flogging it!!!

Cheers
On 16/11/2006, at 0:25, Steve Unsworth wrote:

> After 12 months of using a Canon 5D I recently put some film  
> through my R8 -
> and wondered about getting a DMR it's such a great SLR to use  -  
> and of
> course I kept forgetting to advance the film after I'd taken a  
> shot. There's
> nothing like pressing the shutter button and nothing happening if  
> you want a
> real Homer 'Dooh' moment :-)