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Old 16.12.2008, 19:37   #9 (permalink)
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Default Re: Leica vs DSLR; culinary travels

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Originally Posted by earleygallery View Post
Well, IMHO, a DSLR would serve your purposes better. You are new to photography, you're about to take classes (and they usually require that students use a DSLR) and you want to take many close up photos. A Clux or Dlux compact would also be great for the food shots but probably aren't going to suit for your classes.

The M8 is an excellent camera and of course Leica lenses are about as good as they get, but the M8 just isn't the best tool for you.
I agree completely. And, it doesn't have to be Leica vs. DSLR. It could be a Leica DSLR.

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