I agree. And I do think that it could be the right camera for Juan. However, i have doubts about it holding its resale value as well as other Leicas, and it's performance is just okay. For many Leica pros that has made it a tough decision. A lot of them have opted to stick with film (or other equipment) until they get an M9. Paul On Apr 14, 2007, at 6:50 PM, Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote:
> I said "the four pros whom I know *personally*", emphasis added, > Paul. There are many others that I don't know personally but know of > who are using the M8 and finding it a good camera. The biggest reason > to want an M8 is that you have a large investment in the lenses and > want to put them to use on a digital capture body. At $5000, if you > own six or seven recent Leica M lenses the price of the body is > pretty cheap vs leaving those lenses sitting on the shelf because > your business demands digital capture for efficiency and productivity. > > Besides that, there's nothing flawed about my sample. It's small, > yes. That does not make it flawed. It is a sample of four. Would you > like the *T statistical average error value for that size sample? > > But what the heck. You're as entitled to your opinion, right or > wrong, as I am. I believe Juan can be as enabled or unenabled as he > wants to be. I'm sure he'll make up his own mind and do what he likes > as suits him anyway. > > Godfrey > > > On Apr 14, 2007, at 2:27 PM, Paul Stenquist wrote: > >> Only four? I've spoken to quite a few more than four Leica pros. Your >> sample is flawed. >> Paul >> On Apr 14, 2007, at 3:22 PM, Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: >> >>> The four pros whom I know personally that use Leica M cameras for >>> their work differ with your comments. All four are nationally >>> published and quite successful. They don't think the M8 is perfect >>> but it is proving to be a boon to their work. >>> >>> Godfrey >>> >>> >>> On Apr 14, 2007, at 7:54 AM, Paul Stenquist wrote: >>> >>>> Even the diehard Leica shooters are a bit unhappy with the M8. I >>>> think that is the sentiment that is reflected in most of these >>>> comments. It has nothing to do with envy or bigotry. If I were >>>> looking for a Leica digital, I would wait for the next version. And >>>> if I could afford one, I would probably want one. Leicas are >>>> great. I >>>> still enjoy fondling my iiif RD, although I rarely use it any more. >>>> Paul > > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
