Would you buy a limited edition digital Leica?

[Darthfeeble]

Were I interested in one, which I am wholeheartedly not, I can barely afford the used M9 I have. I cling to the M9 series because I am taken with the clarity I see in the CCD images. I have a full frame CMOS camera now, I don't need the latest from Leica.

 

[bayernfan]

Regarding the commemorative editions, it would have to have some serious significance to me. Perhaps commemorating a person or event that had a real impact on my life. I doubt such a camera will ever exist.

Regarding a purely aesthetic limited edition, it would have to be understated. Sleek, functional, and under the radar.

 

[helen.HH]

No.........
Even though I love Leica, the camera is a tool
why would I need a ‘special edition’

 

[Bill Clark]

No........

 

[Godfrey]

Still, it is in my opinion not suitable to do. Digital camera become outdated.

😀

That doesn't mean they become unusable, Raid. My Olympus E-1 was made in 2003, was totally obsolete in terms of models and functionality by 2007, but even today makes lovely photographs when I use it. Who cares whether a camera is obsolete as long as it does the job you want it to?

G

 

[David Hughes]

Exactly.




(This message is too short for RFF but is exactly what I wanted to say: so there... )

 

[Dralowid]

No, I would rather spend the money on a future proof Leica that makes great pictures and whose value and reliability have a proven record...something like an original hockey stick Leica I.

 

[icebear]

I take pictures with my MM, I take it that it is a limited edition by now.😉
Would any fancy bling edition version take better pictures? I don't think so.
I'll take a pass on any of these "shake my head" 🙄 versions.
I taped the red dot on any of my cameras that carry one. No one needs to get any message from the camera I carry.
If they feel to they can comment on my photographs, in case I show 'em.😛

 

[Pablito]

That stuff turns my stomach.

Unlike caviar, or toro or uni. That's where I'd put my money, if it was limitless.

 

[splitimageview]

Every digital Leica ever sold qualifies as such.

 

[raid]

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That doesn't mean they become unusable, Raid. My Olympus E-1 was made in 2003, was totally obsolete in terms of models and functionality by 2007, but even today makes lovely photographs when I use it. Who cares whether a camera is obsolete as long as it does the job you want it to?

G

No, I never said that digital cameras become unusable. I still use old digital cameras quite a lot.

 

[aizan]

I think this question would be a lot easier to answer if limited editions:

A) Usually looked good
B) Weren't shameless cash grabs

The limited editions whose design I like or that introduce new functionality are fine by me, and I'd buy them if I had the cash to burn.

Rare items, variants, and historically important cameras are more interesting and valuable to collectors, though. If I was wealthy AF, I'd be investing for real at Westlicht/Leitz Photographica Auction.

 

[noisycheese]

Would you buy a limited edition digital Leica?

Yes - I bought the M-P 240 Safari in April of 2015. Regarding "shameless cash grabs," the Safari kit was actually less expensive than buying an M-P 240 and a chrome 35 Summichron ASPH would have been, which is what prompted me to upgrade from my black M240.


I have never grown tired of the olive green & chrome finish.

The limited edition M cameras are a mixed bag - some look great like the Safari cameras and the Monochrom 246 Stealth edition while some are uglier than a bag of rotten xxxxxx.

 

[zuiko85]

Compared to the quantity of other well known makes, all digital Leica’s are ‘limited edition’.

 

[shimokita]

At first I blew off the question...

but got to thinking about LE of other products such as watches... all watches tell time and except for complications it's mostly about aesthetics... I have a couple that I enjoy wearing.

At the end of the day I guess I wouldn't reject a LE Leica but it really depends on the kit. Film only, not interested in digital at the moment...

 

[Archiver]

The limited edition film bodies don't seem to have any physical functions which distinguish themselves from their original production lines. Their differences are all cosmetic or material, like the titanium MP (gorgeous), anthracite MP (also gorgeous), Millennium M6 TTL (so lovely) and the MP-6.


Digital versions can actually have functional differences, like the unusual Cinematography version which has film simulations and cinema aspect ratio guidelines in the digital display. As I said before, material difference digital editions can be really neat, like the titanium M9 and M-P 240.

 

[David Hughes]

A lot of people seem happy with the O series clone and its modern lens. And one of two digital limited editions turn up from time to time as silly/affordable prices.


At least the O series was limited to 2000 copies, I guess that makes it a LE...



Regards, David

 

[giganova]

The problem is the limited shelf life of digital cameras. After a few years, all you are left with is a limited-edition door stopper.

 

[Darthfeeble]

Shelf life of Digitals is only limited by the owners need to have the latest and greatest. I have an Epson R-D1 from the middle '90s that still makes wonderful image quality.

 

[giganova]

6 Mpix -- you are my hero!