kbg32
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Replacement top and bottom plates will be over $1000+. I believe I was quoted $950 alone for the top plate.
Switching the dial would be well less then $50.
What is the overall opinion of the M-E?
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Replacement top and bottom plates will be over $1000+. I believe I was quoted $950 alone for the top plate.
Switching the dial would be well less then $50.
jubbaa
Established
In person its sweet
In person its sweet
Like others that have posted above I thought I was pretty indifferent to the press release photos , in fact I didn't really like it that much . However when I saw one in person I was actually surprised. The colour combination works.
If you are in the market for a new camera ( 3 year warranty ! ) , and want the CCD sensor , then dont be affraid, go for it. ( However there are some 'bargain' used M9's around at the mo.)
Good luck.
James
In person its sweet
Like others that have posted above I thought I was pretty indifferent to the press release photos , in fact I didn't really like it that much . However when I saw one in person I was actually surprised. The colour combination works.
If you are in the market for a new camera ( 3 year warranty ! ) , and want the CCD sensor , then dont be affraid, go for it. ( However there are some 'bargain' used M9's around at the mo.)
Good luck.
James
Duane Pandorf
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My Leica M-E
My Leica M-E
I have one and its my first Leica. I'm very happy with the camera and since this is my first Leica I guess I don't miss the frame line selector as my 50 Lux is always on the camera and the widest lens I have right now. So I could play around all day with the frame selector but what good would it do for me?
Its has the same guts as the M9 so its not any different in that regards.
My Leica M-E
I have one and its my first Leica. I'm very happy with the camera and since this is my first Leica I guess I don't miss the frame line selector as my 50 Lux is always on the camera and the widest lens I have right now. So I could play around all day with the frame selector but what good would it do for me?
Its has the same guts as the M9 so its not any different in that regards.
dave lackey
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I have one and its my first Leica. I'm very happy with the camera and since this is my first Leica I guess I don't miss the frame line selector as my 50 Lux is always on the camera and the widest lens I have right now. So I could play around all day with the frame selector but what good would it do for me?
Its has the same guts as the M9 so its not any different in that regards.
That is nice, Duane! Maybe I can make it up to Asheville this Spring or later and check yours out! 🙂
Duane Pandorf
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That would be awesome if you could Dave! I know you have a lot going on but it would be great to see you again!
NicoM
Well-known
Though I love chrome Leicas, I personally really like the color scheme of the M-E.
Duane Pandorf
Well-known
BTW, I've just ordered a black Leica Logo from DAG Camera that I plan on replacing the Red Dot with.
Kent
Finally at home...
They say that Leica will stop the production of the M-E soon.
noimmunity
scratch my niche
"They"? Do you have a source for that?
Duane Pandorf
Well-known
I guess I better get out shooting with mine before it quits working ;-)
Kent
Finally at home...
Well, at least an ongoing discussion with several vendor comments:
http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/leica-m9-forum/277401-leica-m-e-discontinued.html
borge
Established
One sales person said that Leica was discontinuing the M-E in the future...
Until Leica says so it is all very very hypotethical as there are no inside source in Leica that can confirm it.
So take it with a huge grain of salt.
Until Leica says so it is all very very hypotethical as there are no inside source in Leica that can confirm it.
So take it with a huge grain of salt.
Mcary
Veteran
+1
Like most people here or anywhere else for that matter I have zero info on if or when Leica will stop producing the M-E. But unless its turning out to be a complete flop can't see the logic behind even bring it out instead of just doing a price reduction on the M9 if they only intended to sell the M-E for such a short period of time.
airfrogusmc
Veteran
I heard a rumor that there will eventually be a new M-E with the CMOS sensor.
noimmunity
scratch my niche
Ho-hum.
After all, the current M-E is definitely styled like a limited edition version of the M9.
Kent
Finally at home...
It's not only one vendor statement.
1. Leica is a very small company.
2. They have always produced in batches.
3. If one item doesn't sell well, it's likely that they will not keep the production running for much longer and rather sell their stock.
4. The M-E seems to be easily available, thus not really well-asked for.
It's kind of logical, isn't it?
But I hope that those rumours are wrong, of course.
1. Leica is a very small company.
2. They have always produced in batches.
3. If one item doesn't sell well, it's likely that they will not keep the production running for much longer and rather sell their stock.
4. The M-E seems to be easily available, thus not really well-asked for.
It's kind of logical, isn't it?
But I hope that those rumours are wrong, of course.
to me its a stripped down M9 with fewer features at a more expensive than used M9 price to get rid of the overstock of M9 sensors now that M10 production has started.
Stephen
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