raid
Dad Photographer
I don't have the $3000 yet. Maybe never 
The new CL is not a full frame camera. However, it is brand new, and it may have some advantages over older digital cameras.
A M9 with new sensor may be an attractive alternative if you don't need high ISO performance.
The M8 is great overall, but it has a 33% crop and is aging (gracefully).
The Q requires taste for the 28mm view, It is one lens that cannot change or add to. Saves money?
Another source for burning $3000 may be a Hologon 16/8 lens or a Hasselblad SWC camera?
Of course, the other alternative is to keep the $3000 safe in the bank!
The new CL is not a full frame camera. However, it is brand new, and it may have some advantages over older digital cameras.
A M9 with new sensor may be an attractive alternative if you don't need high ISO performance.
The M8 is great overall, but it has a 33% crop and is aging (gracefully).
The Q requires taste for the 28mm view, It is one lens that cannot change or add to. Saves money?
Another source for burning $3000 may be a Hologon 16/8 lens or a Hasselblad SWC camera?
Of course, the other alternative is to keep the $3000 safe in the bank!
Ko.Fe.
Lenses 35/21 Gears 46/20
If 3K$ is available, I would get M-E new sensor, sell it, add little more and get NiB M-D.
I like to have film M and digital M to look the same and operate the same.
Or add little more and get used M240. To have two film M, two digital M and two M lenses.
Or just get 28 Cron...
Personally, I have zero 3K$ taste for any other cameras, lenses, manufactures. They are amazing one grand or less cameras, lenses.
I like to have film M and digital M to look the same and operate the same.
Or add little more and get used M240. To have two film M, two digital M and two M lenses
.Or just get 28 Cron...
Personally, I have zero 3K$ taste for any other cameras, lenses, manufactures. They are amazing one grand or less cameras, lenses.
narsuitus
Well-known
If I had not just purchased an M10, I would have used the money as a partial payment for it.
raid
Dad Photographer
Who accepts partial payment towards the M10?
I guess, the $3k could be the start of a savings campaign!
I guess, the $3k could be the start of a savings campaign!
cz23
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Raid, how about a Holga? You'll have $2960.01 left over. And in your part of the world the light will be perfect for it.
John
John
doubt you can get a Q for $3k.
nukecoke
⚛Yashica
Might be a Bessa R3A. Or just a better film scanner.
Huss
Veteran
After the new CL locked up twice on me while testing it at the Leica store, and having the sales rep saying 'must have been something you did', it reminded me why I will never buy another new digital Leica.
brobbins
Established
I think you can get an M240 for around that amount.
f16sunshine
Moderator
I would put a down payment on some travel
If it has to be Photo-gear, The Contax 645 system has been calling again.
$3000 would make it time to pick up the phone!
If it has to be Photo-gear, The Contax 645 system has been calling again.
$3000 would make it time to pick up the phone!
bigeye
Well-known
I tried the new CL for a morning and liked it very much. It's a tidy design that "just works."
You'll need another $1800 for the 23mm, which is the lens I'd pair with it.
The 11-23mm TL floats my boat, too, but I'd start with the small 23mm. I'm not that fond of carrying small cameras with larger lenses.
I bought a used X-E2 to fill this space last month. I still sorting it out - it's fiddly to operate and its images are erratic, ranging from awful-to-excellent, being quite demanding to fix in post. It has not been that satisfying, but it is 6x cheaper used than a new CL kit.
A modern IIIc/50 Elmar equivalent travel camera remains my nirvana. A 'full frame" that is still smaller and fits the hand better than these croppers. But, the CL is, finally, close.
You'll need another $1800 for the 23mm, which is the lens I'd pair with it.
The 11-23mm TL floats my boat, too, but I'd start with the small 23mm. I'm not that fond of carrying small cameras with larger lenses.
I bought a used X-E2 to fill this space last month. I still sorting it out - it's fiddly to operate and its images are erratic, ranging from awful-to-excellent, being quite demanding to fix in post. It has not been that satisfying, but it is 6x cheaper used than a new CL kit.
A modern IIIc/50 Elmar equivalent travel camera remains my nirvana. A 'full frame" that is still smaller and fits the hand better than these croppers. But, the CL is, finally, close.
JChrome
Street Worker
Instead of the Hassy SWC, go with a Rollei 6008 and Schneider 40mm F3.5. But I thought you already had the SWC (unless you’ve mentioned elsewhere you sold it).
If memory serves you live in a good state for firearms. I'll undoubtedly get flack for this but you could get a Weatherby Accumark Mk V rifle chambered in 257 Magnum (or 6.5-300) and have a 1000 yard capable rifle for hunting. Optics will cost you extra but you could do the whole package around $3K.
As far as camera analogies go, I'd say that rifle is like a Hasselblad 500 CX with a Zeiss 110mm F2. A sweet shooter.
If memory serves you live in a good state for firearms. I'll undoubtedly get flack for this but you could get a Weatherby Accumark Mk V rifle chambered in 257 Magnum (or 6.5-300) and have a 1000 yard capable rifle for hunting. Optics will cost you extra but you could do the whole package around $3K.
As far as camera analogies go, I'd say that rifle is like a Hasselblad 500 CX with a Zeiss 110mm F2. A sweet shooter.
zuiko85
Veteran
None of the above?
But, that said, If I had to spend it on equipment then probably some nice used 4X5 field camera and some film.
But, that said, If I had to spend it on equipment then probably some nice used 4X5 field camera and some film.
Steve Bellayr
Veteran
I looked at both the CL & Q. I thought long and hard and came to the conclusion that neither met my needs or desires. Since I already have Leica M lenses the only reasonable conclusion to go from a Leica M6 to a digital Leica would be the Leica M10. However, the 7k is a major drawback.
bayernfan
Well-known
if it's gotta be digital, then an M240 with a warranty.
if it's anything: a Leica M2/3/4 + Summicron lens, and a Rolleiflex
if it's anything: a Leica M2/3/4 + Summicron lens, and a Rolleiflex
Daryl J.
Well-known
M4-P
28mm Elmarit ASPH V.1
100' roll of Eastman 5222
Walking shoes.
Cheese
28mm Elmarit ASPH V.1
100' roll of Eastman 5222
Walking shoes.
Cheese
cz23
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For me, RF is what makes Leica compelling. For AF and P&S there are many good options for a lot less. They may not have the minimalist gestalt but they can be made to function that way.
John
johannielscom
Snorting silver salts
I'd like some piece of mind, how much do I have left after that?
cz23
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I'd like some piece of mind, how much do I have left after that?
If you achieve it, you won't care how much you have left.
D
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$3000 USD? 1/3 for more paper, darkroom chems & film, the remainder for travel