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Hi guys,

 

After my recent trip to Hong Kong, I think it's time to put down my 50 pound Canon 1Ds-MarkIII and start enjoying travel photography again and possibly joining the Leica world with an M8 or M8.2.

 

I have a question for everybody... is 16747 Actuations a little too many when considering the purchase of a used digi-M? The price seems fair right now but it definitely seems to be a more loved camera than other M8's on eBay.

 

Would love to hear your thoughts on this...

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Hi guys,

 

After my recent trip to Hong Kong, I think it's time to put down my 50 pound Canon 1Ds-MarkIII and start enjoying travel photography again and possibly joining the Leica world with an M8 or M8.2.

 

I have a question for everybody... is 16747 Actuations a little too many when considering the purchase of a used digi-M? The price seems fair right now but it definitely seems to be a more loved camera than other M8's on eBay.

 

Would love to hear your thoughts on this...

 

Hah, I was just going to ask the same question. Looking at the same camera, but not sure if I will be bidding. Comes with some goodies, hopefully it'll stay under 3k. GL

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Hi guys,

 

After my recent trip to Hong Kong, I think it's time to put down my 50 pound Canon 1Ds-MarkIII and start enjoying travel photography again and possibly joining the Leica world with an M8 or M8.2.

 

I have a question for everybody... is 16747 Actuations a little too many when considering the purchase of a used digi-M? The price seems fair right now but it definitely seems to be a more loved camera than other M8's on eBay.

 

Would love to hear your thoughts on this...

 

Hah, I was just going to ask the same question. Looking at the same camera, but not sure if I will be bidding. Comes with some goodies, hopefully it'll stay under 3k. GL

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Only one consideration, and not that all meaningful. A few thousand actuations, but stored on a bouncing boat or motorcycle, is different than many more actuations under less stressful use.

 

I buy only from reputable dealers to get a warranty, or at least for intervention in the event any problems turn up. Otherwise you take your chances regardless of actuations or anything else.

 

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Only one consideration, and not that all meaningful. A few thousand actuations, but stored on a bouncing boat or motorcycle, is different than many more actuations under less stressful use.

 

I buy only from reputable dealers to get a warranty, or at least for intervention in the event any problems turn up. Otherwise you take your chances regardless of actuations or anything else.

 

Jeff

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Brandon, welcome to the forum!

I echo the recommendation to buy from a trusted official Leica dealer for the reasons stated. Also, build a good relationship and you reap the benefits during your Leica ownership. It should not be too difficult to find a dealer with second-hand M8s, so that you can try before you buy! Wishing you success in your venture.

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Brandon, welcome to the forum!

I echo the recommendation to buy from a trusted official Leica dealer for the reasons stated. Also, build a good relationship and you reap the benefits during your Leica ownership. It should not be too difficult to find a dealer with second-hand M8s, so that you can try before you buy! Wishing you success in your venture.

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Buy from a trusted official Leica dealer for the reasons stated..

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I'm not one to talk because I buy very little from ebay but I just wouldn't spend that much money on a camera in a person to person transaction. I would buy from a trusted retailer . . . . and try to get a warranty.

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Buy from a trusted official Leica dealer for the reasons stated..

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I'm not one to talk because I buy very little from ebay but I just wouldn't spend that much money on a camera in a person to person transaction. I would buy from a trusted retailer . . . . and try to get a warranty.

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...I buy very little from ebay but I just wouldn't spend that much money on a camera in a person to person transaction. I would buy from a trusted retailer . . . . and try to get a warranty.

Why opposing e**y to "trusted retailers"? The latters are dealing on e**y as well. For those interested, some of them do provide a 6 months to one year warranty actually.

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...I buy very little from ebay but I just wouldn't spend that much money on a camera in a person to person transaction. I would buy from a trusted retailer . . . . and try to get a warranty.

Why opposing e**y to "trusted retailers"? The latters are dealing on e**y as well. For those interested, some of them do provide a 6 months to one year warranty actually.

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Why opposing e**y to "trusted retailers"? The latters are dealing on e**y as well. For those interested, some of them do provide a 6 months to one year warranty actually.

I don't oppose e**y. I just don't use it very often. Yes, I know that some dealers use e**y. I have no problem with that. My caution was buying from an individual on e**y . . . as opposed to a store. If I buy from an individual and 25 actuations later the camera dies then I am out of luck.

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Why opposing e**y to "trusted retailers"? The latters are dealing on e**y as well. For those interested, some of them do provide a 6 months to one year warranty actually.

I don't oppose e**y. I just don't use it very often. Yes, I know that some dealers use e**y. I have no problem with that. My caution was buying from an individual on e**y . . . as opposed to a store. If I buy from an individual and 25 actuations later the camera dies then I am out of luck.

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