Now for a break from our usual Canon programming. The German company Leica has introduced the Leica M8, the first digital body of this reknown M series.
I’m not even going to begin talking about this as anything I could say would serve the camera no justice. Maybe one day, if I ever become independently wealthy.
If you really want more deets, check out the preview at DPreview.com.
can i make a Homer like drooling, “GAHhhhhhhhhhh…” over this?
I’ve been oggling this camera since I saw it.
Top of my wishlist (after win the lottery). Have also noticed that Canadian price (CDN %,449) is similar to US price (US 4,795) unlike many other digital cameras where Canadian prices are up to 25% more in absolute terms.
Top of my wishlist (after win the lottery). Have also noticed that Canadian price (CDN 5,449) is similar to US price (US 4,795) unlike many other digital cameras where Canadian prices are up to 25% more in absolute terms.
After all initial problems with this camera, and fixes that came along I decided to order it in December 2006. I sold of my traveling
Kit with 2 Hasselblad xPan cameras (my last film bodies) and got the M8 with a few lenses.
Camera came in last week of February from small but very good Leica dealer in Tornronto (Merkle Camera, ask for Patrick- tell him I sent you).
All together it is what I was expecting (and more). Small and compact hight quality digital system. If you are not familiar with rangefinder cameras be prepared to get use to it. It is a totally different beast from all DSLRs that are on the market for last 4-5 years.
Oh, yes: this is a manual focus system. Remember that?