[Leica] Working with the M8--- Not Given the Chance

[red735i at earthlink.net (Frank Filippone)]

When the M9 comes out, no matter what that camera is in the digital world, 
the M8 will tank in price.

FWIW, I have been watching the price of the R8 for some time.  A used R8 in 
top notch condition is $800.  Has been ever since the R9
came out.  The non-traditional Leica cameras ( R series, M8) just have no 
panache, and as "older" models, they just do not hold up
the prices.  If you want a real bargain. Look at R lenses..... compared to M 
lenses, they are priced at a fraction for the same
performance.

Really wish I had gotten a R-whatever instead of a Nikon F4 when I last 
purchased an SLR.

Frank Filippone
red735i@earthlink.net 


I think it will be a while for a used M8 to drop to $3K, the DMR is still 
$4.5K+ used.

Gene