[Leica] Not Buying M8

[rclark01 at comcast.net (Robert Clark)]

I am in a similar boat since I only take pictures for personal use and the
film processing (thank goodness it's still available) isn't a major concern
for me as it is for the pros and more advanced LUGGERS.  I'm looking at
another film body...perhaps another M6TTL like I have now or an earlier M3
or M2.  My Nikon D300 serves my digital needs right now.

I'm enjoying using my Leica lenses and my fairly new 15mm Voigtlander on the
M6.


-----Original Message-----
From: lug-bounces+rclark01=comcast.net@leica-users.org
[mailto:lug-bounces+rclark01=comcast.net@leica-users.org] On Behalf Of John
Collier
Sent: Saturday, March 08, 2008 10:57 AM
To: Leica Users Group
Subject: [Leica] Not Buying M8

I was all set to buy an M8 after the announcement that it would be  
upgradeable in the future. With the recent change of heart (and  
management), I am going to wait and see. I am just a casual shooter  
with most years resulting in around thirty + rolls. I can justify my  
present Leicas (M6TTL, IIIG and a IIIF) with the fact that they last  
so long. A digital M is not only twice (or more) as expensive, it is  
also set to not be repairable in as little as five years. Heavy  
shooters and pros can easily justify the expense with the huge film  
and processing savings but I am not shooting enough to do the same.  
Yes I know it would free up my shooting, a fortune saved in  
processing, etc, etc and I agree with all those arguments. However, a  
digital camera also entails more frequent computer equipment upgrades  
as well.

All this to say that I could justify the expense if I could be  
assured of a camera that would last, albeit with regular injections  
of cash. Even if I didn't do every upgrade, the fact that it is  
upgradeable means it also stays repairable. I could wait to until  
there were problems before upgrading. Will I eventually go digital?  
It sure looks like I will have to when chrome starts to dry up but,  
as things stand right now, I will wait until then.

John

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