Re: [Leica] Re: now I have done it!

[Jeffcoat Photography <jeffcoatphoto@sumter.net>]

I did the same thing with the F5  and have not looked back.
Cheers Wilber GFE
tel. 803-469-2440

http://www.jeffcoatphotography.com

drodgers@nextlink.com wrote:

> Gerry
>
> >>I have finally gone out and done the evil deed - I have traded all my
> Canon
> EOS gear in for an R8 with 28-70 Vario Elmar and 80-200 Vario Elmar.   This
> is to add to my three M bodies.   I think I have done the right thing <<
>
> About every six months I pick up an EOS body and think, "AF sure would be
> nice." But after a day or two the desire fades for another six months. It's
> comforting to hear that you went from EOS to R. Because it supports my
> notion that if I bought an EOS, I'd probably move back to Leica R
> eventually. I've always had this feeling that once you move to Leica,
> there's not place left to go. You're at the top. You've made it. Now just
> sit back and enjoy the peace and harmony. Any temptations to move to
> something else will be a passing fancy. This has nothing to do with optical
> quality. I've heard all the arguments for and against. "Overpriced" "Pay
> for the name" etc. etc.
>
> Price is only a problem when you DON'T own Leica. Once you've finally
> bought Leica you're glad it's overpriced (unless of cource you bought it on
> credit, in which case you won't be glad until you've paid the cards off).
> Leica gear is certainly a better investment than baseball cards. Which
> gives me an idea. Perhaps we should all pool our resources and come out
> with camera cards. That way, those who don't own Leica can at least take
> comfort in reading the stats. Except that we all know that when it comes to
> cameras, numbers don't tell the whole story. Pictures do! We'll photograph
> Leica cameras with Leica and Brand X with Brand X. That will present a more
> true picture, so to speak.
>
> Further, Leica has certainly earned the name. They didn't buy the name, and
> certain other companies have done.
>
> Regarding those numbers. We all know that there are fewer Leica users out
> there than users of competitive brands. Those other users are the people
> that lay awake nights worrying whether or not Leica will ever sell out or
> go under. Remember, they don't own Leica gear yet. And should a major
> transition ever occur, Classic Leica gear will be more valuable than ever.
> And everything will be classic. We'll have the Classic Classic M6 and the
> Classic TTL M6.Even the R8 will be a Classic, though I'm sure people will
> argue the point. Those of us who already own Leica R gear don't fret about
> such things, though. We just use the equipment and enjoy the results.
>
> BTW, you won't regret that 80-200/4 Vario Elmar. It is a fine performing
> lens. I don't know about the 28-70. But don't worry. It's Leica.
>
> David Rodgers
>
> PS I hope I didn't offend any non-Leica users. But remember, it's still not
> too late to switch.

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