You have $3000, what would you buy?

[Emile de Leon]

Only buy what you absolutely need to perform a specific task or function..or just get what you want...for fun in the sun..
3K..is enough to get you something..but not enough to change the playing field..like a Thambar or some thing like that..

 

[bigeye]

I suggest lensrentals, the methadone treatment for GAS.

 

[f16sunshine]

With all your Lenses Raid, Why not buy a full frame universal Back?

The M240 with evf would probably be your best bet as it can pull duty as a Rangefinder as well.
It's your best move.
The CL is cute but it's aps and still new and overpriced.
You could buy a CPO m240 from Leica store or Popflash(?) if a warranty is important.

Speaking for myself, If I could have the M240 and VF, It would eliminate the need for nearly all the other digital cameras in my set... Simplicity is worth $3000 😀



I'm thinking of all your Sonnars and also the Rollei 1.4/85 and 1.4/35 lenses.
You've used them on m4/3. Using them on Full frame would change the way one thinks of these lenses.
Full frame Mirrorless is a real "Game Changer".

 

[oftheherd]

Me personally, I already have cameras I don't get to use. I just haven't been able to get out and take photos lately. And if I did, it would eat into the time I have to develop film, which is already zero. I have no idea what I would use it for. Maybe a trip for the wife and I. Then I could take some more photos I wouldn't have time to develop, much less print. 😀 😀 😀

EDIT: I didn't check any boxes since I don't need anything and don't really want anything Leica. Just not for me.

But WOW WOW WOW, Raid. Over on the MF subforum, I found you this: https://www.ebay.com/itm/HUGE-LINHO...-BIOGON-5-BACKS-MORE-/332431301396?rmvSB=true which obviously is a must have for you. 😛

 

[BillBingham2]

I'd invest half in the DOW, one quarter in a very aggressive investment, and keep the other quarter to buy a XE-3.

Once your investments grow to the point and Leica comes out with a CL 3 (full frame) buy it.

B2 (;->

 

[raid]

doubt you can get a Q for $3k.

A well used Q maybe?

 

[raid]

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

AHolga fits under "another model". 😀

 

[raid]

I'm thinking of all your Sonnars and also the Rollei 1.4/85 and 1.4/35 lenses.
You've used them on m4/3. Using them on Full frame would change the way one thinks of these lenses.
Full frame Mirrorless is a real "Game Changer".

Food for thought! I would love to be able to use my old (excellent) lenses on a full frame digital camera for sure.

 

[raid]

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.

I still have and use my SWC. I was thinking of using two SWC together 😀😎:angel:

 

[Axel]

AHolga fits under "another model". 😀

Holgas seem to make the race - 87.88% 😀

With your lens collection I would buy a Sony A7x Body.

 

[steveyork]

I'd buy more film. Then maybe some underpriced film gear. Then buy more film. Some developer. More film.

 

[x-ray]

I'd buy another $3000 worth of Visa or Master Card stock and make money off you guys running up your credit cards buying cameras. ;~)

 

[aizan]

what are your current needs?

 

[raid]

what are your current needs?

Who said anything about "needs" ?

This is RFF after all. GAS rules. 😀

 

[michaelwj]

An M-A, just for fun (somehow I feel like I will eventually end up with one). Or a 35mm Cron. Or a bucket of film.

 

[mynikonf2]

Someone just put a M240 in the classified for $2700... not associated with this sale but it has ignited a small flame of GAS under me. Kinda wish I had not looked at it...

 

[raid]

Someone just put a M240 in the classified for $2700... not associated with this sale but it has ignited a small flame of GAS under me. Kinda wish I had not looked at it...

I have $2000 ready to be spent and not $3000. I would otherwise consider maybe a M240. In these times, $2000 don't get you much. Years ago, if I had $1000, I could have a shopping spree for equipment.

 

[Ko.Fe.]

I have $2000 ready to be spent and not $3000. I would otherwise consider maybe a M240...

Sell M8 and make it 3000 for M240.

 

[raid]

I have had this thought! Or sell my 75/1.4 Lux.

 

[aizan]

ah, in that case, i would get all sorts of things.

really right stuff or gitzo tripods
a linhof technika or technikardan
8x10 view camera
hasselblad x-pan/fuji tx
fuji gf670 or mamiya 7ii
nikon f, lnib
make a frankenleica
olympus pen w
densitometer
pricey photobooks!
an alpa 6x9
deluxe camera bags and straps
esoteric lenses
linhof technorama or fuji gx617
g-technology array
photoshop, digital printing, archiving courses