is this a good deal?

[Bike Tourist]

There seems to be a promotion on now, ending the end of the month, offering an M (262) + 50/2.4 + flash + bag for $5995. This might be as close as I would get to owning a digital M. I contacted B&H to ask if they would substitute an extra battery and a diopter for the flash. They agreed.

Any opinions as to if this is the deal of the century?

 

[Ronald M]

I would say so. No live view which is nice for wide lenses. Do it have connection for visoflex? I dislike it, but plenty must disagree with me.

 

[Ko.Fe.]

Flash and Lens are also listed at the same site as separate items with individual price.
Package price, minus lens price, minus flash price, compared to M (262) listed at the same site price will only tell you if it is the DoC.

 

[Out to Lunch]

I did many moons ago...three M262 bundles have been advertised for quite a number of months, not only in the US but also in Europe: it's a good deal.

 

[Bike Tourist]

Thanks, everybody, for your input.

 

[jsrockit]

It's a great deal if you want the M262 and that specific lens or if you just want any digital M and any Leica lens and aren't picky. However, if this is not the M you really want and the lens you really want, Leica-itis tends to make you buy what you really want eventually.

 

[Bike Tourist]

Update: I finally bit after eight months! I would say that is long enough to consider it. I also received some concessions from the seller, substituting some items for one in the bundle I would never use. As to above comments as to whether I would be satisfied with the bare bones version — yes. I have a D810 with great video capabilities (I guess) which I will never explore.


Just waiting till the arrival on Friday!

 

[rfaspen]

Congratulations.

I suspect the 50/2.4 is a good performer. Its really nice and small.