Why should I not buy a DMR?

[andybarton]

Apart from the fact that it would go on a credit card in a time of uncertainty...

[stunsworth]

No reason what so ever.

You're a bit like someone on the high-board at a swimming pool, you're slowly edging nearer and nearer to the edge wondering if it's worth it, but knowing all the time that you're going to jump at some point. :-)

[stuny]

Andy -

Since you mention the credit card this suggests that you would only be buying the DMR, and not an R8 or R9, and not R lenses. If you need to buy all that stuff, then we get back to the credit card issue as a "why should I not..." The only other potential negative is size/weight. Personally, I quickly grew to be quite fond of my DMR.

[andybarton]

Makes one hell of a big splash though... And LOTS of ripples.

It's not like it can be sneaked in and hide in a camera bag, like a lens. Cough, splutter.

Was thinking more from a technical / useability point of view, not a marital difficulty standpoint.

[stunsworth]

Andy, as I've mentioned before if I were really an SLR guy, and the M8 wasn't just around the corner, I'd sell the Canon kit I've got and use a DMR on my R8.

Apart from the crop factor being a problem for you I can't think of any reason not to buy.

I have the feeling you've made up your mind :-)

[andybarton]

Originally Posted by stuny

Andy -

Since you mention the credit card this suggests that you would only be buying the DMR, and not an R8 or R9, and not R lenses. If you need to buy all that stuff, then we get back to the credit card issue as a "why should I not..." The only other potential negative is size/weight. Personally, I quickly grew to be quite fond of my DMR.

We've been through the "haven't you got enough lenses now?" sound-barrier, so are now in clearer air as far as that is concerned.

It's merely the bulk buying of two or three years worth of film in one go that is the issue. If I were to buy on a credit card (I have one with a Base Rate interest rate) and make a stranding order so that the thing is repaid in two years, it seems to make perfect sense to me.

Anyone want to buy a fridge full of film?



(Sorry - no FS notices...!)

[albertwang]

The only reason is weight. I would like a Leica R10 which is strictly digital and is the same size as a regular R8 or R9.

Other than that, the DMR is perfect. Better investment than any Mark.

[starwatcher]

don' think, buy

[kidigital]

Andy, here another couple of thumbs up. My one word review applies to its ease of use and the images it produces -- Joy.

I've found its size to be quite comfortable, especially with the 180/2 mounted as a counterweight/weapon.

Kurt

[cornbarn]

If you're into SLRs I would not hestitate. The only downside is its bulk/weight which has meant that I've chosen to leave it at home for certain longhaul trips. Although I quite liked using something smaller e.g. DLux 2, I have no doubt that I would have come home with better images if I'd taken the R9/DMR with me.

[andybarton]

I am trying to scan some Kodachrome this evening... painful, even with the help of a test slide from our old friend John Mead.

A deposit will go down on the DMR tomorrow, I think, subject to what her indoors has to say later...

[albertknappmd]

I would go for it... take advantage of the trade in discount!

[andybarton]

Originally Posted by albertknappmd

I would go for it... take advantage of the trade in discount!

There is no trade in discount. :-/

[topoxforddoc]

Andy, Just buy the DMR. You won't regret it. Even as a newbie, it produces images satright out of the box. My kodachrome is sitting in my freezer too. I had better run it through my Ms before Kodak closes down all the K-14 plants!

[masjah]

Andy

I'm asking myself the same question. What's holding me back is that I've not yet dipped any sort of toe in the digital water - strictly film and no scanner nor colour printer! So I'd be setting out on the learning curve that everyone else seems to be well along - but one has to start somewhere, sometime. I'm encouraged that the DMR is a good instrument straight out of the box, and that there is at least one raw converter that does a good job by default, whilst I feel my way. I always was a reactionary old sod - I even still write my own computer programmes rather than calculate using scientific packages.

[robert_parker]

Andy

R8/9, DMR, Capture 1 LE or Pro - all you need is a 90mm Apo and a 180 2.8 and you'll be hooked !!

It's the way forward and you'll probably not worry (too much) about that stock of flim.

The only downside is the temptation to get newer lenses, to show it off !!

[robert_parker]

Ps. ..Whilst you probably won't worry too much about your stock of flim, you may worry about your stock of film, as it's going to be blocking up a whole chunk of your fridge !!

(Spelling was never one of my strong points !!)

[andybarton]

I want reasons NOT to buy it...

[erl]

Originally Posted by andybarton

I want reasons NOT to buy it...

You simply don't need it, or you would already have it!

Sorry, just playing Devil's Advocate here.

OTOH, ther devil in me says, live now for tomorrow we die.

It is quite clear you have decided to buy it, so avoid buyers remorse and stop looking for reasons "not to".

Go enjoy, then do a bit of skiting to us.

Cheers,
Erl

[andybarton]

Frankly, you guys are pathetic....

Not one good reason not to buy one. What's the matter with you? I was expecting some voice of reason here, some objectivity, some "sense".

I am doomed. And Mrs B hasn't said "yes" yet...