Vickko
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So would you buy a used M8?
I would, if it cost the price of an RD1
...Vick
I would, if it cost the price of an RD1
...Vick
So would you buy a used M8?
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x-ray
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Neither used or new unless it was almost free.
Stephanie Brim
Mental Experimental.
Wouldn't want one if someone paid *me*.
heninger
Member
Vickko said:
The M8 is a great camera. Just beautiful. I have a new one and I absolutely love it.
Its feels right. It handles right. Its as beloved already as my M6 or Hexar RF with all the added bonuses of digital. I'm at 3000 images and counting in 3 weeks.
Most naysayers have not used one.
Yes there are a few hiccups, but Leica is being very good about support and resolving any issues.
Pherdinand
the snow must go on
BronicaLee
Established
no thanks, not enough R/D
dcsang
Canadian & Not A Dentist
Vick,
What are you using now?
Dave
What are you using now?
Dave
No, they make DSLRs that are much less expensive and much more capable.
Just my opinion.
Just my opinion.
LichMD
Member
No.
But, I love my new M8.
It has redefined my love and interest in photography.
Is it perfect? No.
Is it without blemishes? No.
But it's great to use, it begs you to go out and shoot.
But, I love my new M8.
It has redefined my love and interest in photography.
Is it perfect? No.
Is it without blemishes? No.
But it's great to use, it begs you to go out and shoot.
Vickko
Veteran
I use
I use
Leica M's, R's, Nikon RF, F, Hasselblad, etc.
But, I just got at RD1. And I would love an M8 for the M-quality finder. But not at the M8 price.
Vick
I use
Leica M's, R's, Nikon RF, F, Hasselblad, etc.
But, I just got at RD1. And I would love an M8 for the M-quality finder. But not at the M8 price.
Vick
shenkerian
Established
Leave out the "D" in "DSLR" and you've got a response from twenty years ago to the question "So would you buy a used M6."rover said:
shenkerian said:
Maybe, probably.
I am not looking for a debate, obviously mine here will be the minority opinion, but it is just an opinion, not right or wrong.
I love my RF cameras, they will always be the focus of my hobby which also involves film, processing and printing a little too.
Eventually, I do need to get into the current century, when I do I see it being with a DSLR.
richard_l
Well-known
M8<yawn>zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
shenkerian
Established
Oh I was just poking fun. I happen to agree that the M8 is significantly impaired in comparison to DSLRs, and in ways that film Ms aren't to film SLRs. The reduced sensor size is to me the dominating problem with the M8.rover said:
bmicklea
RF Newbie
I'm with you Rover. I was momentarily enthralled with the idea, but the sensor size and inevitable electronic failure are too much for me to swallow right now. Maybe I'll get over it if I handle one and play with the files but right now I'm finding the film and scanner are working for me. Plus I love grain and hate noise 😉
But why should anyone other than me care what I think?!
But why should anyone other than me care what I think?!
kbg32
neo-romanticist
Ugh.....again? Can't we all just get along???
gb hill
Veteran
I don't really like to buy used electronics period. But if I had the money, and Leica sold referbs at a good price like Epson did with the RD-1, then why not? I don't really look at refurbs the same as used, once they go through the factory. Plus you get a warrenty like NIB.
willie_901
Veteran
I'd buy one for ~$1,500 because I'd NEVER shoot color with one and that's about what I'd pay for a great B&W only camera.
trittium
Well-known
in 10 years
kbg32 said:
I think everyone is getting along fine here.
