Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2007/08/29
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Citing the inadequacies of mechanical Leicas does not make the M8 more reliable. It just points out that in recent times the troubled Leica company had neither the funds or resources to adequately test its cameras before releasing them to the market. The assertion that the M8 has the best image quality of any $4750 camera is totally unsupported by pictures posted on the LUG. Aside form the fact that it is difficult to judge the nuances of image quality from a computer screen, the photos don't appear to be superior to those taken with film cameras using the same or equivalent glass. Tell the truth Ted, Tina, and Sonny. Are your pictures any better now than they were when you used old fashioned film? This is not meant to restart a film vs. digital conflict. However M8 apologists provide one of the most blatant displays of cognitive dissonance since the publication of the Surgeon General's report on the dangers of smoking. If you spend nearly $5000 on a camera simply to use your Leica lenses, you better convince yourself that it is the best thing since sliced bread. Otherwise you might think yourself foolish for replacing a film camera that you already own that gave excellent results. Larry Z