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delander · 25.06.2009, 17:42

Realistically I dont think that the M8/8.2 will have a life of more than about 6-7 years. Its already nearly 3 years old. By that I dont mean that the M8 will no longer work or take just the same photographs or that Leica wont be able to service it

However, in the digital world technology will have moved on and better cameras will be available to you. You may remain satisfied with your M8 but most will move on to the newer cameras.

Is 24mm Elmarit ASPH for life, well of course it can be but now there is the 24mm Summilux - and so the treadmill goes on.

So get an M8 now enjoy it for 6-7 years at a cost of about £600 pa. Quite good value really.

Jeff

PS I used the same film cameras for 25 years and never felt any need to change to newer models, but digital is not yet a mature technology.

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delander Erfahrener Benutzer Join Date: 15.04.2007 Posts: 1,762	Re: M8 "A Camera for life" or M7 for life? Realistically I dont think that the M8/8.2 will have a life of more than about 6-7 years. Its already nearly 3 years old. By that I dont mean that the M8 will no longer work or take just the same photographs or that Leica wont be able to service it However, in the digital world technology will have moved on and better cameras will be available to you. You may remain satisfied with your M8 but most will move on to the newer cameras. Is 24mm Elmarit ASPH for life, well of course it can be but now there is the 24mm Summilux - and so the treadmill goes on. So get an M8 now enjoy it for 6-7 years at a cost of about £600 pa. Quite good value really. Jeff PS I used the same film cameras for 25 years and never felt any need to change to newer models, but digital is not yet a mature technology.