Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2007/02/20
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]On 2/19/07 10:51 PM, "Frank Filippone" <red735i@earthlink.net> typed: > When the M9 comes out, no matter what that camera is in the digital world, > the > M8 will tank in price. > > FWIW, I have been watching the price of the R8 for some time. A used R8 in > top notch condition is $800. Has been ever since the R9 > came out. The non-traditional Leica cameras ( R series, M8) just have no > panache, and as "older" models, they just do not hold up > the prices. If you want a real bargain. Look at R lenses..... compared to > M > lenses, they are priced at a fraction for the same > performance. > > Really wish I had gotten a R-whatever instead of a Nikon F4 when I last > purchased an SLR. > > Frank Filippone > red735i@earthlink.net > > > I think it will be a while for a used M8 to drop to $3K, the DMR is still > $4.5K+ used. > > Gene > > it took awhile for the R8 to get rid of its problems it became a camera with a sorted reputation. I'd not buy a used one. Could get one of those lemons. But I would buy a used R9 very few lemons I think. Mostly Pears and grapes. Also I love the idea of the R9. All those high tech metals making for a "new" camera body. I think the innovative ergonomics of the R8 deserved such a treatment and for it be be considered a new camera like that. And love the widow In the back with all the info. Make me think I was shooting digital. I'd kill for an R9. I've been shooting lots of film lately. Mark Rabiner New York, NY markrabiner.com