Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2004/12/30
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]No - you understood my question perfectly. I do love to shoot with my R8, but my faith has been wavering lately. I will wait to see what arrives in April. But when you sum up an R8 or R9 + a DMR it somes awfully close to the price of a 1ds mkII (which is sure to fall in cost soon) Yes - to those who will rant that it's not the equipment, I agree. I still shoot everyday if I can. It's like commuting. It doesn't matter how you get there, but you do have to buy a new car eventually Cheers, Eric >From: Rick Dykstra <rdcb37@dodo.com.au> >Reply-To: Leica Users Group <lug@leica-users.org> >To: Leica Users Group <lug@leica-users.org> >Subject: Re: [Leica] why wait for the DMR? >Date: Thu, 30 Dec 2004 18:30:45 +1100 > >I may be misinterpreting your question Eric, but a DMR will be about half >the cost of a 1DS mkII, wont it? By my calculations a new R9 plus a DMR >will still be somewhat less than a 1DS. > >Pro and cons? Full screen sensor with the Canon vs full system >functionality with the DMR. Worth waiting for to my mind. I'm also hoping >there will be a full screen sensor upgrade from Leica. > >I think I will be one to keep using film for what it is best for and do see >myself switching backs in the field (or using two R8s, one with the DMR and >the other with film). The digi back will be ideal for confirming the shots >look the way I want - a bit like a polaroid back :-) > >Rick. > >On 30/12/2004, at 11:34 AM, eric korenman wrote: > >>Why are we waiting for the DMR for the R8/9 if it the addition of a DMR >>back is going to cost about the same as the Canon 1DS mkII? >> >>At 16.7 million pixels it is a tempting option as I use my R8 mostly for >>studio work. >>I am trying to convince myself that I will miss the option to shoot film, >>but who am I (we) kidding. >> >>Film really does seem to the be the 'd' word... >> >>Eric >> >> >>_______________________________________________ >>Leica Users Group. >>See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information >> > >_______________________________________________ >Leica Users Group. >See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information