Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2010/01/24
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Gene, while I think Mark is wrong in many ways, I think the issue of sensor size has been a marketing issue of price point. A smaller sensor = lower cost camera. In the case of Canon, the EOS 1D Mk IV at a smaller sensor size is $2K cheaper than the FF sensor EOS-1Ds Mark III. ( $5K vs $7K) Now the Nikon lineup is a more confusing issue as the D700 at $2500 is a great alternative to the D3x at $8K. They may upset the entire higher end digi-SLR pricing apple cart. While I believe Leica should be offering both the M8 and M9 at 2 differing price points, when your production line is full with the more expensive and presumably more profitable camera, why bother with the lower cost camera? It is all about utilizing your resources most effectively...... Frank Filippone red735i at earthlink.net If the cropped format is no longer viable, I wonder why Canon has just brought out a new EOS 1D Mk IV? They must really be out of touch with reality. Sorry Mark, but I think it is still very viable. gene ----- Original Message ----- No the M8 is not a viable entry level camera into the Leica digital M system at this stage of the game. The smart advice would be to wait. Wait till one had the capital to procure an M9. Why wouldn't Leica continue making the M8 instead discontinuing it? Thus giving a photographer a choice in "formats". And provide an entry level option? Because the camera was a disaster that's why. And the cropped format is no longer a serious option. [Rabs] Mark William Rabiner _______________________________________________ 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