Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2012/10/24
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Hands up everyone who owns an M9 (sorry Mark, you are unable to take part) and is unhappy with it....... There again, not too long ago the Monochrom was for those that couldn't be bothered to convert in software but had too much money. Pointless waffle John -----Original Message----- The Leica ME is a sad joke compared to an M or monochrome. When one can raise 5 grand for a Leica ME with a perennial permanent load of medium speed film in it (200) or spend 7 grand for a Leica in which extra fast speed (1600) is cruising speed and you can go way higher and use the Leica for the street shooting I which it was from day one in the mid 1950's designed I'd say raise the extra two grand. 7 grand is a lot to spend on a camera even if its the greatest camera being produced today its for sure not a waist of money. Spending 5 grand on a camera like the ME a camera which compared to what everybody's shooting now is an embarrassment certainly is a waste of money. The offerings out now from Leica are excellent. Its previous offerings were severely compromised. Its not a good time to invest ones money and time in old Leica technology. Its time to wait save and finance what Leica has finally come into its own to offer now. Its a pivotal time now for Leica. They are about to take over the known photo universes as we know it. Mark William Rabiner Photography http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/lugalrabs/