[Leica] Quality (was un-believable)

[leica at web-options.com (Bob W)]

> In my view, Leica should be spending their money on ironing 
> out the infra-red nonsense, and on making the next M the same 
> size as the M3.

and they should also make sure it's properly sealed against dust and
weather.

Bob 

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Bob W [mailto:leica@web-options.com] 
> Sent: 21 December 2008 10:09
> To: 'Leica Users Group'
> Subject: RE: [Leica] Quality (was un-believable)
> 
> If you're coming to the M8 from the M7 the difference in size 
> may be less noticeable than if you're coming from the M3 and 
> M4-2 as I have. To show the difference I have photographed 
> the M8 and M3 side by side here:
> 
> http://www.web-options.com/M3M8/
> 
> Apologies for the cluttered background - it's my kitchen. 
> Also apologies for the poor focus in one of them, but it 
> makes the point and I can't be bothered to reshoot it.
> 
> I strongly prefer the smaller size, and find the size 
> difference very noticeable - it was the first thing I 
> remarked on when I first handled an M8. Not only because it's 
> more comfortable to handle, but also because the larger body 
> changes the proportions of the camera quite noticeably and 
> makes it less attractive in my opinion.
> 
> For the record, here are the numbers, in millimetres:
> 
> Body  Length  Height  Depth   Ratio
> m3    138.00  77.00           33.50   1.79
> m8    138.60  80.20           36.90   1.73
> 
> In my view, Leica should be spending their money on ironing 
> out the infra-red nonsense, and on making the next M the same 
> size as the M3.
> 
> Bob