Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2008/04/05
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Thanks Nathan I've come to my senses. First, the KE-7A on ebay has questionable provenance; certainly isn't one that made it into official US stocks. And when it comes down to it, it is only a black-anodized Canadian M4. I already have one. As for pictures, I was too busy all week with work, and the M8 didn't get out all week. I have too many cameras, and have had too little time. I have a fridge shelf full of film, and estimate at my shooting rate, have 2 years worth in the fridge. And on the financial side, I am retiring from work at the end of June. Part of me wants to make one last blow-out purchase, but the other half of me says "you already did - it's the M8". Also, I am getting into a real selling frame-of-mind, hovering over the collection like a vulture and picking of pieces to toss into ebay. Been doing well so far on recovering my dollar cost (not counting that I could have invested that money originally). I do have a fear of keeping the collection for another 10+ years and watching it dwindle to worthlessness, because it is all film cameras, and that fear is driving me to consider selling now, over the next couple years. So - thanks all, I'm better now. And I went out and shot a few frames, with the M8. :-) ...Vick Nathan Wajsman wrote: > OK, here is help: > > 1) Your M8 takes better pictures than the KE-7A > 2) If you prefer a film M, there are lots of fine M6 & M7s out there > for $2K or less > 3) See 1) above. > > I have never understood the fetish about the special models etc. > However, if you want to pay me $5K, I will be happy to engrave > whatever you wish on the top plate of your M6. > > Remember: it is the pictures that matter. > > Cheers, > Nathan > > On 4-apr-2008, at 15:52, Vick Ko wrote: > >> Anyone want to buy an M8, mint condition, with UV/IR filters? >> >> I must have that KE-7A kit. >> >> Help me please. ;-) >> >> ...Vick