FlorianM Posted February 15, 2012 Share #1 Â Posted February 15, 2012 Advertisement (gone after registration) I know it hasn't been announced yet, but when it is, I'd like to get one. The local dealer is lacking in some aspects and I don't trust they will get my order in on time. Â The question is, can you guys recommend a good dealer that has their act together for preorders? I need someone who can ship within the EU. Many thanks! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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jaapv Posted February 15, 2012 Share #2 Â Posted February 15, 2012 How to catch smoke? The thing is wholly hypothetical right now.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpattison Posted February 15, 2012 Share #3 Â Posted February 15, 2012 Why not get the M20? I've heard it doesn't need a photographer... Â John Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdlaing Posted February 15, 2012 Share #4 Â Posted February 15, 2012 Send me an $8,900.00 deposit and as soon as it's available I will ship one to you. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Double Negative Posted February 15, 2012 Share #5 Â Posted February 15, 2012 What M10? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bill Posted February 15, 2012 Share #6 Â Posted February 15, 2012 The best way to get a non-existent camera is surely as a gift from a non-existent giver.. Â I'd write to Santa if I were you... Â Regards, Â Bill Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bpalme Posted February 15, 2012 Share #7 Â Posted February 15, 2012 Advertisement (gone after registration) A guy asks a legitimate question... why not give a little respect and not answer if you don't have something nice to say or don't know. Popflash, Ken Hanson seem to do a good job. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andybarton Posted February 15, 2012 Share #8 Â Posted February 15, 2012 Agreed. Â Find a dealer you can trust and tell him you want the first one he gets. Put down a deposit with him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
thighslapper Posted February 15, 2012 Share #9 Â Posted February 15, 2012 I know a few people in Nigeria who may get you one. Â They email me regularly. Â You may have to give them some bank account details though and allow them to transfer several million dollars temporarily to your account. Â Let me know if interested. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andybarton Posted February 15, 2012 Share #10 Â Posted February 15, 2012 Why the piss-take? It's just unnecessary. Â This is a legitimate question, and dozens of forum members will have plans to drop deposits with dealers so as to be the first kid in the block with a new M10 when September comes. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sblitz Posted February 15, 2012 Share #11 Â Posted February 15, 2012 don't you think that if an M10 is September was true there would be some beta versions around being used -- and that some intrepid reporter would've pick up on it by now? Â as for buying an m10, if the dynamic range is clearly improved i am in, if not, i will dutifully wait for the m11. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andybarton Posted February 15, 2012 Share #12 Â Posted February 15, 2012 Before the M9 was released, lots of mules were in the hands of beta testers. All of whom signed NDAs with Leica, so can and will not talk about them to forums like this one. Â A similar band of brothers will probably be testing M10s now, all of which will have M9 engraved on the front. And no one will talk about them. Â Which is as it should be. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sblitz Posted February 15, 2012 Share #13 Â Posted February 15, 2012 i agree that is how should be, but secrets are awfully tough to keep in this day and age and my only point is that as these mules are out there, someone will see and report at some point. just the way the world works today -- not necessarily how it should work. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Double Negative Posted February 15, 2012 Share #14 Â Posted February 15, 2012 Well, no one saw "Project 865" coming. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andybarton Posted February 15, 2012 Share #15 Â Posted February 15, 2012 I believe that an M8 was spotted in a theatre in London prior to launch, but all it was was spotted. No indication of what it was all about. Â NDAs usually have huge penalty clauses and those people who have access to them have their own reputations to preserve. As well as their wallets. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerard Posted February 15, 2012 Share #16 Â Posted February 15, 2012 I (personally) would feel rather nervous about dropping a chunky deposit to get Leica's next M ahead of the crowds. Â It could be an amazing and groundbreaking camera, but for this very reason, it could also suffer from early production snags and also not quite be the M you might be expecting. Â Having the latest ahead of the game will change little. Why not wait those extra few months and have the chance to learn a little from those most experienced at reviewing cameras? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bpalme Posted February 15, 2012 Share #17 Â Posted February 15, 2012 Also watch out who you give a deposit to. My dealer in Dallas went out of business after a 6 month wait for the 50 Summilux. Luckily I didn't give them a deposit. I took a chance and gave Popflash deposits and so far so good. They seem to get a steady flow of Leica gear, where the Dallas shop was getting none. They had a nice brick and mortar store ...so looks can be deceiving. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NZDavid Posted February 15, 2012 Share #18 Â Posted February 15, 2012 As sure as eggs is eggs, people will be clamoring for the M11 and so on ad infinitum. All tech stuff, not just cameras, are part of this out-of-control spiral. Unless you buy something that is already out of date that uses proven reliable technology and gives you the results you like -- existing digital cameras, film cameras, hi-fi componentry, for example. Newer isn't always better... or you'll never be satisfied. Â Would dedicated Leica shops (only in major cities) be able to secure preferential stocks of new products? Imagine long queues for the latest Leica products, as with Apple stores and iPhone and iPad, etc... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andybarton Posted February 15, 2012 Share #19 Â Posted February 15, 2012 Only if Leica make their wares in China. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
earleygallery Posted February 15, 2012 Share #20 Â Posted February 15, 2012 Fact is, every new gadget is out of date by the time you get your hands on it. The manufacturers are already developing the next model. Â Best way to get your hands on the new Leica before anyone else - sing some ballads and get yourself a bit of a following! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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