Leica M8 price

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Just got word on the M8 price. Obviously this can change. But according to my source, the is the sell price:

The M8 will be $4795
 
That may be a lot of cash, but entirely worth it to me.

Not to mention a lot less expensive than the pro film and video equipment I've grown used to pricing in the past couple of years. Working in the film world really does screw up your perspective on what bits of metal, plastic and glass should cost.
 
Is it the Nikon D200 sensor? Is it something else?

I have never thought of the crop issue after using my Nikon gear with the 17-55mm and it can be adventageous at times with primes. However, I find my 35mm Lux not wide enough at times, and I don't want to think of it as my "new" 50mm Lux. Though I guess that would make my 50 Lux ... a 65mm....

For $5000 I think I will stick to my D200 and Leica film. Llet the sensor improve, allow someone else to be the test pilot.
 
I will buy one, anyway. However, I am considering to buy a wide-angle lens, and the total amount will be 6,000 euros or even more.
 
I may get one eventually. Name one digital camera (that was not discontinued) that did not go down in price after a few months.
 
In fact, I have given my "first" spot to a close friend and am planning to buy an used one instead ... once a Japanese Leica aficionado has written - buying a Leica firsthand ... just makes no sense. ;)
 
sdai said:
In fact, I have given my "first" spot to a close friend and am planning to buy an used one instead ... once a Japanese Leica aficionado has written - buying a Leica firsthand ... just makes no sense. ;)
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The 'sense' of course is only applicable to the 'Japanese Leica aficionado'.

As an Australian 'user', I see it quite differently, as I expect will many other individuals who think for themselves.
 
If Leica can price this thing under $5k, then they will probably capture a lot of sale from people sitting on the fence. Five thousand seems to be that magic line of demarcation what is acceptable, albeit with a stretch, and what is just too much.
 
nikon_junkie said:
Is it the Nikon D200 sensor? Is it something else?

I have never thought of the crop issue after using my Nikon gear with the 17-55mm and it can be adventageous at times with primes. However, I find my 35mm Lux not wide enough at times, and I don't want to think of it as my "new" 50mm Lux. Though I guess that would make my 50 Lux ... a 65mm....

For $5000 I think I will stick to my D200 and Leica film. Llet the sensor improve, allow someone else to be the test pilot.
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It is a KODAK sensor not Sony sensor. The M8 sensor is LARGER than the D200 sensor. 1.33x crop!
 
FrankS said:
I may get one eventually. Name one digital camera (that was not discontinued) that did not go down in price after a few months.
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The Epson RD-1 I would say. It was always priced a safe way outside my comfort level. How is the price holding for the DMR? (I do not know, it is an SLR so I am not interested, but it should be an indication, though I think the M8 will do much better).

I think the M8 will hold value extremely well for some years as i cannot see that there will be any real competition to it.

/Håkan
 
hth said:
I think the M8 will hold value extremely well for some years as i cannot see that there will be any real competition to it.

/Håkan
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I expect it to hold value as well. Perhaps not as well as film Ms have held their value, but the fact that (as you say) the camera has no real competition, appeals to a niche market but a significant niche, and will have enough MPs that any anticipated increase in resolution will be only incremental (no one will be feeling Megapixel envy), leads me to think that the M8 won't suffer from the sort of price depreciation we saw in the beginning of the the DSLR boom.
 
Jorge,

Is that the official US price (like at B&H) or will greymarket dealers like Tony Rose, or Rich Pinto have a lower street price?
 
Tom,

I have heard that price rumored for Leica USA cameras with Passport warranty. I have one ordered assuming that it is going to produce files as good as or better than the DMR.

However, I would be extremely reluctant to purchase a grey market version of this camera without the warranty. On any digital/electronic apparatus which is a new release, I think the warranty is very important. My suggestion is buy from a Leica USA dealer and get the passport warranty.

Best,

Ray

P.S.: Tony Rose is a Leica USA authorized dealer.
 
Jorge Torralba said:
Just got word on the M8 price. Obviously this can change. But according to my source, the is the sell price:

The M8 will be $4795
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Ouch. That's pretty steep.

I have no real need for a digital camera right now, so I will pass.

HL
 
Harry, its cheaper than a d2x and will probably hold its value since there wont be an m9 in 6 mnth like canon and nikon do :)
 
Thanks Ray :)

Jorge Torralba said:
Just got word on the M8 price. Obviously this can change. But according to my source, the is the sell price:

The M8 will be $4795
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Jorge,

Is your source telling you this is the USA/w/warranty price or greymarket?

thanks
 
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