You could have a third party create one for you, if that's your fancy. I recently discovered camera techs who do repaints with all manner of colours and coatings.
I can’t recall the name of the on-line company that makes them, but camera “skins” custom made to various camera models including Leicas are available in a wide variety of colors and patterns at a reasonable price. And they offer some protection to the underlying materials. So we can make our own “Limited Editions”. I haven’t done it, but considering it to cover my beat up Leica M3.
If you like a particular limited edition due to its looks, and want the same thing but without the limited edition cache or collectible value, yes. Just don't expect it to appreciate in value the way a from-Leica limited edition might. That's my point.
One minor correction: ... it will depreciate like every camera does, excepting those that acquire collectible value.
When finances and availability align, I'd love to get a black paint M10-R. I wouldn't want another M body for the next 15+ years. I wish @derleicaman was still here, he may have had some insight into how the production models like the BP M10-R were decided upon.
Not only can you get custom leather skins for your camera, but you could get your M3 completely serviced, stripped down and repainted/recoated. I think some techs even do engraving.
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Is there no limited edition Leica that you fancy, if you set price aside? My question was if you could remove price and resale from the situation, and if you were to give it to yourself as a gift, as another put it, do any of the limited edition digital Leicas appeal to you?
I remember seeing this set heavily discounted for months. That was my point before, not every special edition is initially more expensive than the standard production models.
I've done lots of thinking about what my "rich life" might look like, and a special edition digital Leica M doesn't seem to be part of it.
That's not a bad video, I like it.
Now that lamp is special. Not what I would pick for fun, but I can see the appeal.
Yeah, I can understand why this might be underwhelming.
I didn't know there was a term for this! Thank you for posting that link.
If you use it, it's not because it takes better pictures, it's because you appreciate its style and feel. I've held the Zagato binoculars and they are remarkably attractive in real life!
I read your original post then scrolled through and read many of the answers, then I guess I got lost in the weeds. It would have been nice to have gotten my hands on one of those Wetzlar engraved M10 Monochrom cameras. I can't think of another that got 'my fancy'.
Never. I simply do trust Leica.
I'm perfectly happy with my LEICAS, 1952 3f RD and 1955 M-3 I use 1957 50cm 2.8 ltm on both, M-3 with adapter of course. Digital no matter the manufacturer holds no attraction for me as they could be considered somewhat point and shoot.
As a digital M body operates much the same as a film M, apart from film advance and rewinding, I'm wondering how you see a digital M like a point and shoot? The only point and shoot thing about a digital M is when you set it up with zone focus and aperture priority, but isn't that like a M7?
