Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2007/02/18
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]>better firmware That's a laugh. The firmware issues of the M8 is pretty strong evidence that Leica ain't so good at writing code. Frankly, I doubt that it (the firmware) is any different then what is in the Lumix. Why would it be? Why would Panasonic agree to market a camera with "inferior" firmware. Ridiculous. I have strongly considered buying the Panasonic. And I just might soon enough -- but I think anyone who likes the idea of this type of camera and opts for the (much) more expensive Leica version instead is, well, a little bit daft. The ONLY reason I see if a preference for chrome over black. If someone feels that strongly about having a chrome camera then what the hey? But the lenses are black... Doesn't a complete black kit make more sense -- and flat out just look better? Maybe it is brand loyality. Okay, fine. And a three-year warranty. Who cares? The camera will be obsolete far sooner then that. Why a chrome version of a camera with a little red dot on it is worth a $800+ premium over the same camera in black is beyond me. Maybe the theory of "the camera as jewelry" comes into play yet again... Dave.