Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2008/03/08
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]I switched due to my wife complaing about the amount of film I was using and the high cost of processing. I first went to the D200, but it just did not provide the images I was used to with my Leica M & R cameras, so when the M8 came out I decided that even though I am an amateur and sell only an occasional photo, the M8 was a required purchase to satisfy both my wifes concerns and my need of making images I would like. Yes, I was in the Dog House for about 6 months, but it was worth it. Now my wife has a very nice D200 and I am happy with my M8. Now I wait for for the R10... And another 6 months in the dog house. Maybe longer, as I'm now retired and a more restricted cash flow. ;-) Gene -------------- Original message ---------------------- From: "Robert Clark" <rclark01@comcast.net> > > I am in a similar boat since I only take pictures for personal use and the > film processing (thank goodness it's still available) isn't a major concern > for me as it is for the pros and more advanced LUGGERS. I'm looking at > another film body...perhaps another M6TTL like I have now or an earlier M3 > or M2. My Nikon D300 serves my digital needs right now. > > I'm enjoying using my Leica lenses and my fairly new 15mm Voigtlander on > the > M6. > > > -----Original Message----- > From: lug-bounces+rclark01=comcast.net@leica-users.org > [mailto:lug-bounces+rclark01=comcast.net@leica-users.org] On Behalf Of John > Collier > Sent: Saturday, March 08, 2008 10:57 AM > To: Leica Users Group > Subject: [Leica] Not Buying M8 > > I was all set to buy an M8 after the announcement that it would be > upgradeable in the future. With the recent change of heart (and > management), I am going to wait and see. I am just a casual shooter > with most years resulting in around thirty + rolls. I can justify my > present Leicas (M6TTL, IIIG and a IIIF) with the fact that they last > so long. A digital M is not only twice (or more) as expensive, it is > also set to not be repairable in as little as five years. Heavy > shooters and pros can easily justify the expense with the huge film > and processing savings but I am not shooting enough to do the same. > Yes I know it would free up my shooting, a fortune saved in > processing, etc, etc and I agree with all those arguments. However, a > digital camera also entails more frequent computer equipment upgrades > as well. > > All this to say that I could justify the expense if I could be > assured of a camera that would last, albeit with regular injections > of cash. Even if I didn't do every upgrade, the fact that it is > upgradeable means it also stays repairable. I could wait to until > there were problems before upgrading. Will I eventually go digital? > It sure looks like I will have to when chrome starts to dry up but, > as things stand right now, I will wait until then. > > John > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information > > > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information