andyaitken Posted February 28, 2006 Share Posted February 28, 2006 Why don't we have a quick check? Let's say the digital M comes out at the end of the year with the mooted features: 10.5Mp, 1.33 crop sensor etc. Built in Germany to the usual Leica standards. Let's say the body price is $4,995 for sake of argument. Please just say "yes" or "no" as the 1st word of your response if you have more to say. That'll make it easier to count. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyaitken Posted February 28, 2006 Author Share Posted February 28, 2006 Yes. Been saving my pennies since the first rumours. Will be the most I've ever spent on a camera by a huge margin but I think it will be worth the sacrifice. That'll get you started. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brambor Posted February 28, 2006 Share Posted February 28, 2006 I spilled the saved pennies since I heard it wasn't full frame. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fotografz Posted February 28, 2006 Share Posted February 28, 2006 Yes. Already ordered one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob in seattle Posted February 28, 2006 Share Posted February 28, 2006 Yes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henry_chu2 Posted February 28, 2006 Share Posted February 28, 2006 Yes, there are three I know of in Denver, me included, who already have our orders in. I just hope I can get it in a titanium finish. ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lb- Posted February 28, 2006 Share Posted February 28, 2006 yes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobtodrick Posted February 28, 2006 Share Posted February 28, 2006 nope Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terry_rory Posted February 28, 2006 Share Posted February 28, 2006 No. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael j hoffman Posted February 28, 2006 Share Posted February 28, 2006 No. I am committed to black-and-white film photography. I have a Canon DSLR for the infrequent necessity/preference for digital, and some film-based Canon gear which rounds out my photographic equipment needs. In fact, I probably have way more gear than is really necessary. Michael J Hoffman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerry_lehrer Posted February 28, 2006 Share Posted February 28, 2006 Not only NO, but hell NO! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Blackwell Images Posted February 28, 2006 Share Posted February 28, 2006 No. I'm waiting to see the specks: 1. Will the digital sensor be upgradeable? When the next generation of 18-20 mega pixel digital cameras come out, will I need to buy another expensive digital M body? 2. How much will I have to pay for Leica's 15mm lens (so I can get my 21mm perspective back against the 1.33x frame)? I refuse to buy a $3,500+ lens that doesn't couple to the RF! 3. How will the digital sensor specifically handle fast lenses? (Will they vignette?) 4. A-la-carte options? “The future ain't what it used to be ...” – Yogi Berra Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike dixon Posted February 28, 2006 Share Posted February 28, 2006 No, already spent my pennies on a full-frame 5D. Would love to have a body compatible with my M lenses, but if I have to wait, I'll keep waiting for full-frame sensor and (maybe) a lower price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uhooru Posted February 28, 2006 Share Posted February 28, 2006 Probably not. Too Pricey. May look into D200 or the new Panasonic that's coming out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad_ Posted February 28, 2006 Share Posted February 28, 2006 No. Why pay more for less... www.citysnaps.net Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frank_scheitrowsky1 Posted February 28, 2006 Share Posted February 28, 2006 No. Haven't got that kind of coin to spend on digital. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparkie Posted February 28, 2006 Share Posted February 28, 2006 if it comes out in BP edition with engraved Leica script, similar proportions to a traditional M series (bar M5 of course), built to last with upgradeable sensor than YES. if it looks like a plastic toy, ergonomically sucks, and breaks if a phat kid steps on it - No Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nels Posted February 28, 2006 Share Posted February 28, 2006 Nope. No room in my bag for a gimmicky manual focus camera that only accepts fixed focal length lenses. I've seen the light, and I'm zooming in, baby! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnny massey Posted February 28, 2006 Share Posted February 28, 2006 No . . . but not 'never'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark-j Posted February 28, 2006 Share Posted February 28, 2006 Huw. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lb- Posted February 28, 2006 Share Posted February 28, 2006 "Why pay more for less..." less than what? there are no comparable products that I'm aware of. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
george_b1 Posted February 28, 2006 Share Posted February 28, 2006 No. I don't have the patience - - or the scanners, photoshop, printers, etc.,etc., to take advantage of any digital camera. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shambrick007 Posted February 28, 2006 Share Posted February 28, 2006 No. Can't afford it, not full-frame. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony_senzaorbi Posted February 28, 2006 Share Posted February 28, 2006 Yes. I already have an order in too, figure I'll have plenty of time to win the lottery before Leica actually delivers them to the dealers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael s. Posted February 28, 2006 Share Posted February 28, 2006 No. (And I suspect your price estimate may not be too far off, by the way.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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