Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2006/11/18
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Today, the Leica Rep said the problem with the M8 was fixed...all was good...and that they were announcing it out of Germany next week. They had lots of lenses there today along with the following: M8 chrome, MP Black, R9w/DMR, and the two new Leica / Panasonic cameras. Lots of folks interested in the M8 and the staff at the camera store said they had a nice waiting list. For me....I like the MP. The M8 was nice but for the kind of hobby shooting I do and enjoy, I probably won't be going the direction of the M8. You can easily tell it is thicker and the leather covering has a slicker feel. The shutter is very loud and almost sounds like it's slipping across glass or something. They had some very nice pics from the M8 and I'm sure it will be a roaring success. And....they didn't remember to take more than one battery so it kept running low. Robert