Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2009/05/03

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Subject: [Leica] 8 or 8.2
From: Frank.Dernie at btinternet.com (Frank Dernie)
Date: Sun, 3 May 2009 19:51:01 +0100
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I don't agree with this. I get better results with my M8 than I did  
with film in my M6. If there is ever a M9 I will consider it. I keep  
thinking I should shoot some film for fun - but it isn't fun, once one  
is used to digital...
Frank



>>
>> Not really, as the M9 full frame is going to suck all joy out of the
>> ownership of previous digital offerings. As they will say, M8.2,  
>> what was
>> that thing?
>>
>> As they now say, in a recession, if you've got it, don't flaunt it.
>>
>> Apologies to to M8 owners but time to stick to film, or a cheaper  
>> and more
>> disposable digi. Technology is moving at a rapid rate, and until a  
>> stability
>> factor is established I'd say it's time to keep your hands in your  
>> pockets
>> as you're passing the camera shop and whistle jauntily as you walk  
>> by. That
>> said by all means go in if you're buying film.......
>>
>> Douglas



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