Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2012/04/01
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]On Apr 01, 2012 at 07:47 AM -0700, Frank Filippone wrote: >A used M8 is now about $2K. Used M9 are now running around $5250. If you >want a bargain, go get one. I'm not spending $5k on a camera with no warranty that has a propensity for cracked sensors and other stuff. Others may feel free to do so, but I don't wish too. I'll stick with film for now. Or get a Fuji X-Pro 1. Or a 5DIII. Or maybe Leica will announce a camera that will make me willing to plunk down their asking price. All I really said in my original email was that IF a company could figure out how to turn a profit on a $4k-ish full frame digital rangefinder that accepted M mount lenses, I think they'd have a decent market. Doesn't have to be Leica. I know plenty of people who prefer shooting with Bessas or Ikons, or who prefer Voigtlander or ZM lenses to the Leica ones. And seeing how sensors are developing, I think people would prefer it if it WASN'T Leica. >If you expect a new Leica M camera for $2K, I have a bridge to sell you..... At no point did I say I think I was going to get a Leica M for $2k. I did say that it was a bit silly to think you could get one for that price. Heck, you can't get a new full frame camera from any maker for that price. And maybe Leica's prices are mostly dictated by prestige. I don't know and you don't either. That doesn't preclude another company out there from seeing a niche for themselves where they can position a competitive product. There are several examples that one can point to RIGHT NOW in the M mount market, so people are aware of this. Time will tell if technology will get to the point where a full frame RF is viable.