wt67
Member
Thinking about getting the M8 (and taking advantage of the rebate currently offered). However, wouldn't want to spend that much money to find out that the M9 was only weeks away. Thoughts? 
bottley1
only to feel
wait for Photokina to see whats in the pipeline
Tuolumne
Veteran
Didn't know there was a rebate going on. How much is it?
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b.espahbod
Optophile
As i know there will be NO M9 only R10 for digital section of leica and the first M8 was sold in Westlicht Auction, I was thinking why they sold the first one cuz zero SN it usually belongs to solms museum???
Gabriel M.A.
My Red Dot Glows For You
Thinking about getting the M8 (and taking advantage of the rebate currently offered). However, wouldn't want to spend that much money to find out that the M9 was only weeks away. Thoughts?
That's a very creative way of fueling a rumour: as-a-matter-of-factedly.
tmfabian
I met a man once...
i'd wait...this close to photokina you may as well.
35mmdelux
Veni, vidi, vici
wait if possible. M8 prices are sinking...fast.
naos
23 Skidoo
You should wait for until a little after Photokina. It's only a little more than a month away. Although if a FF M9 was released it would probably be priced close to 9-10K.
Ray Nalley
Well-known
Kaufman put the FF rumor to rest in the May Popphoto interview. I'm not looking for anything new in the M digital line. It's going to be an interesting Photokina, though, and it couldn't hurt to wait a few more weeks before buying.
Roger Hicks
Veteran
Why not wait for the M12? Should be out in a decade or so.
There will not be a full-frame M9 at photokina, or for a long time afterwards.
Cheers,
R.
There will not be a full-frame M9 at photokina, or for a long time afterwards.
Cheers,
R.
Keith
The best camera is one that still works!
If there was to be an M9 in the pipeline, which I also doubt, there's no way Leice would price it at $9000 to $10000 ... Kauffman hasn't got to where he is by making stupid decisions ... and that would be a stupid decision. The M8 was a leap of faith for a lot of people at $5500 US and some have been disappointed with their choice ... make the chasm any wider and there will a lot not prepared to take the risk!
ferider
Veteran
If it has to be a Leica don't wait.
Rodluvan
Established
So what's the deal with the M8.2?
How will it effect M8 (will it be replaced or running parallel). Will/are prices drop /-ing like flies for M8's in stores.
Is there any considerable differences more than through software?
What's it's price?
How will it effect M8 (will it be replaced or running parallel). Will/are prices drop /-ing like flies for M8's in stores.
Is there any considerable differences more than through software?
What's it's price?
Ronald_H
Don't call me Ron
I'd buy an M9 if Leica brings out one with the following specs:
FF sensor
12MP
Hi-ISO as good as the Nikon D700
2500 Euros MAX
Maybe the could bring out a hi-res version as well too, but Hi-ISO performance is more important to me.
No, not likely, ever.
FF sensor
12MP
Hi-ISO as good as the Nikon D700
2500 Euros MAX
Maybe the could bring out a hi-res version as well too, but Hi-ISO performance is more important to me.
No, not likely, ever.
yanidel
Well-known
You might get the first three requirements by 2010. Yet the fourth one will never happen.
Paul C. Perkins MD
Perk11350
My M2 and M4 will dance on the graves of most of the M8s ever produced. I've not yet encountered a compelling reason to spend that enormous an amount of money for a camera which doesn't perform as well as my two old warhorses.
Roger Hicks
Veteran
Dear NOT Ron,
24x36, 15+ megapixel, good high ISO, probably achievable in 3-5 years.
Spare us the fantasies about price, though.
Cheers,
R.
24x36, 15+ megapixel, good high ISO, probably achievable in 3-5 years.
Spare us the fantasies about price, though.
Cheers,
R.