Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2007/08/29
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]On Aug 29, 2007, at 6:28 PM, Lawrence Zeitlin wrote: > Citing the inadequacies of mechanical Leicas does not make the M8 > more reliable. It just points out that in recent times the troubled > Leica company had neither the funds or resources to adequately test > its cameras before releasing them to the market. The assertion that > the M8 has the best image quality of any $4750 camera is totally > unsupported by pictures posted on the LUG. Aside form the fact that > it is difficult to judge the nuances of image quality from a > computer screen, the photos don't appear to be superior to those > taken with film cameras using the same or equivalent glass. Tell > the truth Ted, Tina, and Sonny. Are your pictures any better now > than they were when you used old fashioned film? > > This is not meant to restart a film vs. digital conflict. However > M8 apologists provide one of the most blatant displays of cognitive > dissonance since the publication of the Surgeon General's report on > the dangers of smoking. If you spend nearly $5000 on a camera > simply to use your Leica lenses, you better convince yourself that > it is the best thing since sliced bread. Otherwise you might think > yourself foolish for replacing a film camera that you already own > that gave excellent results. hi Larry, replacing ? replacing ? well, I still have all my M3's, M5, M6, M7's...I just don't use them. but...... what do I always use with my M lenses ... I use my M8. I was in a large Phoenix photo store today... I could have bought another M8 for $4000... or an M7 or MP for $3750.... you want a new camera Larry... send me the money and I will pick one up for you... any one, you name it... I suggest you put your money where your mouth is... or better yet, buy one of my own beautiful, previous M cameras from me, at a really great deal... Steve > > Larry Z > > > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information