[Leica] Leica Porn

[Alan Magayne-Roshak]

On Mon, 22 Sep 2014 George Lottermoser <george.imagist at icloud.com>wrote:


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 >The fact that we can buy so-called Pro-Sumer models for $3K
>which deliver wonderful files;
>and ConSumer models for a fraction of that
>is the only difference.

>We have serious, prolific, talented photographers on this list
>who find the ways and means to photography with M8s, M9s, Ms, and MMs.
>And there's many more lists out there with many more serious Leica shooters.

>Used M8s sell every day for $1300 - $1800
>Used M9s continue to hold at or a bit over $3K
>with M9-Ps going $500 to $1,000 more than that.
>I saw an M Monochrom sell a couple weeks ago for $4,500.

>The same vintage Nikons and Canons do not do nearly as well by comparison.

>I'd be lucky to get $400 or $500 for my Canon 5D.

>Apples and apples
>Oranges and oranges

>Everyone's mileage, needs, wants and desires will vary

>Regards,
>George Lottermoser

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Buying a Leica body doesn't make sense for me.


I loved film Leica rangefinders, but I'm SO happy with my X-E2, that I have hardly used my Canon 30D since I got it. With its thin body, it's as easy to carry around and hold as my M3 was, and with various adapters that I have, I can also use my oddball lenses on it that won't couple to a Leica M. If I buy an Olympus adapter, I can use my 250mm f/2 Zuiko. And I don't have to worry about coding or RF calibration.


Alan

Alan Magayne-Roshak, Senior Photographer
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Photo Services
(Retired)
UPAA Photographer of the Year 1978
UPAA Master of the Profession 2014
amr3 at uwm.edu
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