M2/3/4 > M8. When?

[bonatto]

When the M8 can no longer be repaired it will join hundreds of digital cameras produced over recent years that will be paperweights.

I think you mean a very good looking paperweight.

In all seriousness though, we're talking about a $4800 camera in yesterday's dollars that can be had for $800 of today's dollars.

 

[willie_901]

When film options/prices become fewer and when film developing becomes rare/costly, then a majority of M film users will consider using a digital M camera. Then, the M8 (if still in working order) may return to be more desired than an M film camera.

Does this mean film prices and developing is not rare right now?

 

[Rob-F]

The M8, as the first digital M, will become collectible, trading for more than the new price. Remember, you read it here first.

 

[willie_901]

The M8, as the first digital M, will become collectible, trading for more than the new price. Remember, you read it here first.

I agree if one replaces the first word on this post with the words " A fully functional".

 

[raid]

These are currently my M cameras that I use. The M8 plays an important role in what I do in photography. It is not outdated. Brian tells me that with M8RAW2DNG,the M8 has a higher dynamic range than what the M9 has.

 

[raid]

Does this mean film prices and developing is not rare right now?

It is not rare in Europe. I was discussing the "world of photography" since Leica cameras are not just sold in the USA.