Bill Blackwell
Leica M Shooter
I have heard from two separate sources that Leica is coming out with two special edition M8.2 cameras – one is a Hammertone finish and the other is a green "safari" finish.
I suppose it was only a matter of time before Leica’s special editions entered into the digital age.
I suppose it was only a matter of time before Leica’s special editions entered into the digital age.
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capitalK
Warrior Poet :P
When are they going to open the M8's to the A-La-Carte service?
The Safari M6 is so ugly it's beautiful, in my opinion. The closest I'd probably ever get is an olive Bessa R2, though and even that is unlikely.
http://www.cameraquest.com/LM6G.htm
The Safari M6 is so ugly it's beautiful, in my opinion. The closest I'd probably ever get is an olive Bessa R2, though and even that is unlikely.
http://www.cameraquest.com/LM6G.htm
Nh3
Well-known
The oil prices fell by $8 (per barrel) overnight, the Toronto TSX is down by 700 as I type this.
Who in their right mind would buy an M8.2, Nikon D3x or any of these overpriced digital cameras in this economy?
Perhaps the marketing team of these companies are out of touch with the reality... or is the digital camera bubble the next mini-bubble which will kill a lot of small time camera makers and severely damage the bottom line of big guys like Canon and Nikon...?
Who in their right mind would buy an M8.2, Nikon D3x or any of these overpriced digital cameras in this economy?
Perhaps the marketing team of these companies are out of touch with the reality... or is the digital camera bubble the next mini-bubble which will kill a lot of small time camera makers and severely damage the bottom line of big guys like Canon and Nikon...?
Sparrow
Veteran
Purple harmmertone would be nice :angel:
Al Patterson
Ferroequinologist
dcsang
Canadian & Not A Dentist
funkaoshi
Well-known
The people who will buy them are the people that usually buy stuff like this: professionals who need a fancy Nikon or Leica body for their work. I doubt the hobby market for the D3 is big enough Nikon will care if hobbyists don't buy them. I am guessing the same is true for the Leica market, but perhaps things are more tight here? Still, people with several thousand to blow on new Leica gear are probably not the sort of people effected by an economic downturn.
icebear
Veteran
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icebear
Veteran
Whatever special edition they might come up with, unless they make it a FF , Fx i.e. 24x36mm sensor I'll not be buying into it. So some more time to buy lottery tickets and trying to do the impossible (nearly) 
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Olsen
Well-known
The '2008 Credit Crunch Memorial M8' or the 'George B..', ah never mind, - there should be a lot of other ocations to celebrate. Or...?
pastafazul
Member
It says the new rebate is for M8 (excluding special editions)...
http://us.leica-camera.com/news/news/1/6164.html
this could be a true rumor.
http://us.leica-camera.com/news/news/1/6164.html
this could be a true rumor.
Keith
The best camera is one that still works!
Nice ... there's nothing like a bit of 'bling' to make you feel better about life in general!
Vickko
Veteran
The special edition I want would be one with
The special edition I want would be one with
.... black paint and lifetime warranty.
Vick
The special edition I want would be one with
.... black paint and lifetime warranty.
Vick
JPSuisse
Well-known
I want the M8 special à la carte version with the shutter speed dial that turns the OTHER way. That is, the same way as my MP.
Does anybody know when the special edition dMP is coming???!
JP
Does anybody know when the special edition dMP is coming???!
JP
noimmunity
scratch my niche
I like Jerry Garcia. Makes me really want to see Tom's M4.That might be too close to Tom A.'s Jerry Garcia M4 though
kevin m
Veteran
Cripes, isn't this what women do when they approach a "certain age:" Start wearing more scarves, jewelry and make-up? It ain't helpin'. No amount of lizard skin and hammertone can hide that sagging old sensor once the bar lights go up.
FrankS
Registered User
Professionals aren't going to be buying commemorative special editions.
I think this is a silly idea. Digital cameras do not have the longevity (no, not even a Leica digital) to have collector's editions make any sense. It is a bit strange to begin with for film cameras, but for digital cameras, a truly silly idea, IMO.
I think this is a silly idea. Digital cameras do not have the longevity (no, not even a Leica digital) to have collector's editions make any sense. It is a bit strange to begin with for film cameras, but for digital cameras, a truly silly idea, IMO.
Keith
The best camera is one that still works!
Cripes, isn't this what women do when they approach a "certain age:" Start wearing more scarves, jewelry and make-up? It ain't helpin'. No amount of lizard skin and hammertone can hide that sagging old sensor once the bar lights go up.
Maybe the whole process could be structured like one of those television make overs ... where the M8 enters the room to rapturous applause and gasps of amazement with the rest of the Leica family watching on ... tears rolling down their faces!
kevin m
Veteran
LOL!
And in a follow-up episode, we learn the husband left his wife for a Nikon D700.
Keith
The best camera is one that still works!
LOL!
And in a follow-up episode, we learn the husband left his wife for a Nikon D700.
Not that I've ever watched one of those shows mind you ... someone told me about it!