Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/05/23
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Using the inflation calculator: http://www.westegg.com/inflation/ If an M4 cost $500 in 1971, An equivalent amount of $500 in 1971 dollars would be $2085.55 in 1999 dollars. So an M6 (a better-featured camera than the M4) at $1699 or so is quite a bargain, no? The 50mm Summilux-R, which was $441 in 1971, would be: An equivalent amount of $441 in 1971 dollars would be $1839.46 in 1999 dollars. The new, quite improved 50mm Summilux-R, today sells for $1945 (from Tamarkin web page) so again, we are just about the same price allowing for inflation, but for an improved product. Get your FREE Email at http://mailcity.lycos.com Get your PERSONALIZED START PAGE at http://my.lycos.com