Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2008/09/20
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Gene, the latest Fomag lists in Germany quote 800 Euros for the 1.4/80mm - means , depending on condition, dealer prices of anywhere between 600 and 1600 Euros. The top price will vary according to what the dealer hopes to get for it, the lower price is an absolute minimum based on what a dealer clearing unsold second hand stock would ask, having given the previous owner around 350 to 400 euros for it. In Germany, prices vary a lot depending on whether it is a) "Kommissionsware" (sold on commission, where the original owner sets the price - haggling on the price means the dealer will call the previous owner to see if he'll accept an offer) or b) a "Gelegenheit" (something taken in part exchange, with the price set by the dealer - you can haggle directly on this price). The advantage of the latter is that you get a 6-month or 1-year warranty (if the dealer says less, he's acting outside German trading regulations) this means that the store will take it back or have it repaired for you if it turns out to be defective. For the former, you usually get a so-called "?bernahmegarantie" of a few weeks - this means test it and bring it back if its not OK to get your money back. So-called "Demonstrationsware" or "Vorf?hrware" means it's stuff that may have been lent out to good customers or just handled rather a lot in the store - this would come boxed with full papers and full Leica warranty. Hope this helps Douglas grduprey@mchsi.com wrote: > Mark, > > IT works just fine, and the M8 is the only camera I have here on my > trip... Foolishly or not, I have taken up Ted's challenge. ;-) Working > flawlessly so far, but sure wish I had a second one, so I would not have > to change lenses so often. I keep trying to talk SWMBO into letting me > get another at Photokina, but so far she just smiles... ;-) > > I will also add my wife has brought the D200 for her use. > > A question... What is a good price for a used 80/1.4 Summilux R? It is > not a ROM version, but is in very good condition. I am thinking of buying > it if the price is right. > > Gene > > > > -------------- Original message ---------------------- > From: Mark Pope <mark.teampope@ntlworld.com> > >> Frank, >> >> A fair point, which is certainly valid with any software that originates >> from Redmond...However,would you have made the same comment if Leica had >> badged the software version differently? Say 1.3 rather than 2.0x? >> >> I have downloaded the software, but haven't got around to loading it yet >> but that's just me procrastinating rather than being reticent. >> >> I do have a concern about the apparent lack of a regression path to >> 1.201, but so far I haven't heard of anyone turning their beloved M8 >> into a paperweight. I may give it a go this evening. >> >> All the best, >> >> >> Mark >> >> red735i@earthlink.net wrote: >> >>> I do not own an M8 nor any other digital camera of consequence. However >>> I >>> >> find it incredible that ANYONE would upgrade to a new SW revision on >> their >> camera on the first day it is available. ( or computer, or TV set or >> whatever). >> >>> I believe you should allow others to bulk field test the SW, find any >>> faults, >>> >> and give the company a chance to fix it. Then, and only then, is it safe >> to >> downlaod the SW into my camera ( computer, etc.). >> >>> Let alone a pro that depends on the thing to actually work to earn an >>> >> income..... >> >>> Amazing..... >>> >>> Frank >>> >>> >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> Leica Users Group. >>> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information >>> >>> >> -- >> >> >> >> Mark Pope, >> Swindon, Wilts >> UK >> >> Homepage http://www.monomagic.co.uk >> Picture a week (2008): >> http://www.monomagic.co.uk/index.php?gallery=paw/2008 >> (2007): >> http://www.monomagic.co.uk/index.php?gallery=paw/2007 >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> 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 > >