Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2006/10/26
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]> > The M8 appears to be a lovely camera, and it isn't even as overpriced > as I might have expected... but. As of today, I can run down to my > local Costco, pick up a Canon 5d and some crappy cheap lens (75-300, I > think), and eventually get it down to $2450 after $620 in rebates. Or > do it Amazon style if I don't want to pay tax. That's full-frame, > excellent image quality, great low-light performance, even Leica > lenses if I want 'em, for half of an M8. > > Nikon's/Canon's prices will only get cheaper - and Leica is once more > in a position of being twice as expensive as the 'pro' competition. I > don't expect a new epoch of anything when you can buy a new M or half > of a Hyundai. I cannot but agree Matt, using myself a Canon 5D, but...what am I doing with my beautifull Leica M lenses if I wish shoot with them in a digital body? Felix.