Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2002/02/28

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Subject: Re: [Leica] Pondering an R8
From: Andrew Schroter <schroter@optonline.net>
Date: Thu, 28 Feb 2002 23:02:13 -0800
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The R8 body sells for less than $2K.  What does a nicely equipped selection
of R8 lenses cost, $10+K?  It's the difference between a Volkswagen and a
BMW.  The R8  lenses I have are simply outstanding, in my opinion.  While
limited by my abilities, some photos do come out superb.  Much better than
the Nikon/Kiron/Tamron combination I used to have.
AGS
- ----- Original Message -----
From: "Will" <wlarsen@ocsnet.net>
To: <leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us>
Sent: Wednesday, February 27, 2002 9:01 PM
Subject: Re: [Leica] Pondering an R8


> Stephen Gandy writes:  (with snips)
>
>
> | the R8 measures up nicely against the F3,  a manual focus
> camera introduced
> | in 1980.
> |
> | Leica was foolish to invest so much money in a manual
> focus camera,  the R8
> | died in the market place, much like the M5.
> |
> | look at the Leica quarterly statements, R sales are in
> serious trouble.
> |
> | this is not to say it is not a fine, even a great camera.
> the problem is
> | that it is a total sales dud.
>
> R8 sales might be in serious trouble...but the point is that
> Leica is a system...not an individual camera body.   To say
> it was foolish to invest the money in the manual focus
> camera (R8)  is to deny the system approach to camera
> design.  I guess it all depends on what you think is an
> improvement in camera design.     I guess it is best said
> that Leica is looking at a niche market...rather than the
> general consumer market.
>
> Regards, Bill Larsen
>
>
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In reply to: Message from Henry Ting <henryting10@yahoo.com> (Re: [Leica] Pondering an R8)
Message from Stephen Gandy <leicanikon@earthlink.net> (Re: [Leica] Pondering an R8)
Message from "Will" <wlarsen@ocsnet.net> (Re: [Leica] Pondering an R8)
Message from Stephen Gandy <leicanikon@earthlink.net> (Re: [Leica] Pondering an R8)
Message from "Will" <wlarsen@ocsnet.net> (Re: [Leica] Pondering an R8)