Leica M8 Anti-Panda

[emraphoto]

I don't know what it is about me and rare Leica bodies but I seem to stumble upon them with very little intent or effort.

So, I came across one and was curious, how rare is this beast? Is it one of those 'put it in the glass case' rare bodies or just a bit of gimmickry? What would one pay for one versus say, a regular M8?

Deciding on putting the little bugger to work or not 🙂

 

[Godfrey]

I don't know what it is about me and rare Leica bodies but I seem to stumble upon them with very little intent or effort.

So, I came across one and was curious, how rare is this beast? Is it one of those 'put it in the glass case' rare bodies or just a bit of gimmickry? What would one pay for one versus say, a regular M8?

Deciding on putting the little bugger to work or not 🙂

What is an "M8 Anti-Panda"? Or a "Panda" for that matter?

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[emraphoto]

googley google google

black paint M8 with chrome dials and frame lever. released either just before M8.2 or just after?

 

[Sparrow]

googley google google

... found this

 

[VTHokiEE]

black paint M8 with chrome dials and frame lever. released either just before M8.2 or just after?

I thought that was the panda? and the anti panda had a black dot? 😕😕😕

I looked at three pictures and apparently I'm still confused...

 

[noimmunity]

I used to have one.


Anti-Panda M8 by areality4all, on Flickr

Same price as a regular M8. Or, if buying from someone desperately trying to be normal, perhaps a little cheaper 😀

 

[Godfrey]

In other words, a hodgepodge of unmatched bits that might, or might not, be appealing to someone. Sorry, I've never been fond of this business of defining cameras by silly style details.

What such a camera is worth is what someone will pay for it. I would pay less for a non-stock camera than for a stock camera, personally. I have only rarely found customized cameras of much interest at all, unless they were produced by the manufacturer as a commemorative of some event or milestone.

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[emraphoto]

duly noted Godfrey. i don't suppose you have any information on the camera itself though?

 

[emraphoto]

I thought that was the panda? and the anti panda had a black dot? 😕😕😕

I looked at three pictures and apparently I'm still confused...

i am as well. i have seen red dot and black versions.

curious really... before i beat the thing up some.

 

[Godfrey]

duly noted Godfrey. i don't suppose you have any information on the camera itself though?

Nope, none at all. Sorry.

G