Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2007/11/10
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Hi Ted, It all depends if he intends to go again or not, on the kind of results he expects, the places he wants to see, the time he spend on taking snaps, or shooting photographs. Following the now unescapable GRANT-KISS principle he might opt for the G9 as: a) it has a zoom feature, convenient enough for traveling light, and covering a variety of situations, b) it can be replaced at any time if faulty, for a fraction of the cost of M8 and lenses, and this in many a photo outlet on the old continent, c) it would save him the risk of being mugged in Barcelona, thieved in Roma, stabbed in London, crucified in Paris, etc. (HUGE WINK) I simply hope he'll make a choice he won't regret afterwards. After all it is his trip, his photos, and his expectations that matter. But you're a very lucky grandfather Ted to have a grandson who cares about GranDad's advice; more precious than anything else from my point of view. Wish you all well, and him a nice trip. Phil...x ps: let him know you have friends over here ... address off-list if needed ----Message d'origine---- >Date: Fri, 09 Nov 2007 21:46:22 -0800 >De: Ted Grant <tedgrant@shaw.ca> >A: "'Leica Users Group'" <lug@leica-users.org> >Sujet: [Leica] Canon G9 or Leica M8? > >So my grandson (21yrs.) says, "G'pa I know you're a Leica photographer and >rave about the M8 digital. I'm going to Europe next spring for a six week >tour & I want to take lots of pictures to show when I get back. Which camera >should I buy? The Canon G9 or the Leica M8? > > > >Think about it carefully folks. He already has a well paying job, not >extravagant, but good. He likes picture taking, "I can't imagine why?" ;-) >He has the "gut feeling" to what works and what doesn't work >photographically. I think I was a bit of an influence. ;-) > > > >When he was a kid he'd "buffalo" prints in the darkroom during days of the >wet tray processing. So he's experienced in both film and digital. Used an >M6 a few times and always said it was, "Cool!" And he has some DSLR >experience with his Mom's digital camera. > > > >So how do you think I responded? A sort of weekend challenge. > > > >ted > > > > > > >_______________________________________________ >Leica Users Group. >See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information > ------------------------------------------------------------- Noos, votre bureau virtuel sur Internet : Mail... Web : webmail.noos.fr