cary Posted August 27, 2014 Share #1 Â Posted August 27, 2014 Advertisement (gone after registration) I have noticed that R8 bodies go for under $500, what is the reason? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted August 27, 2014 Posted August 27, 2014 Hi cary, Take a look here Prices for R8 Bodies. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
topoxforddoc Posted August 27, 2014 Share #2 Â Posted August 27, 2014 1) The market for film cameras is less than buoyant. 2) Specifically for the R8, the limited number of DMRs, suitable batteries and poor repairability means that they are less attractive than before. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
masjah Posted August 27, 2014 Share #3 Â Posted August 27, 2014 .... and for people who wish simply to use them with film, there are plenty of R9 bodies available at what is now a very good price, and these have small but useful extra features and improvements over the R8. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stunsworth Posted August 27, 2014 Share #4 Â Posted August 27, 2014 A cracking camera, the best film SLR I've ever owned. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wattsy Posted August 27, 2014 Share #5  Posted August 27, 2014 Yes, great value (although the lenses are no longer as cheap or as available as they where a few years ago). It's the same with other brands: you can get a fine condition Nikon F5 for £350 or a Canon 1V for even less - both one-time flagship cameras that sold for £1500+. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jip Posted August 27, 2014 Share #6 Â Posted August 27, 2014 Bought a brand new R8 sealed in box with a late serial for 325 euro begin this year. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
fernando_b Posted August 28, 2014 Share #7 Â Posted August 28, 2014 Advertisement (gone after registration) "A cracking camera, the best film SLR I've ever owned." +1. Fernando. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sc_rufctr Posted August 28, 2014 Share #8 Â Posted August 28, 2014 There are two for sale on e Bay Australia right now. Both have a starting bid of $400 AD. And I wouldn't be surprised if no one bids on them. SO................. VERY Cheap by any measure considering the build quality and heritage. Â But one really good thing about film cameras is that even though they are cheap they never become virtually worthless. Â If you're in the market then why not look at one. They really are a good camera. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torquinian Posted August 29, 2014 Share #9 Â Posted August 29, 2014 ]A cracking camera, the best film SLR I've ever owned. Â I agree , I have had one since new, heavy though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
H.Beatzel Posted August 30, 2014 Share #10  Posted August 30, 2014 I am owning a R8 and had it recently completely overhauled by Leica. It is quite expensive, but I like this camera and analogue photography. I own the following equipment: Leica R8 with winder, Summilux-R 1:1.4 / 80mm", Vario - Elmar - R 1:3.5 / 35 - 70 mm, Elmarit - R 1:2.8 / 24 mm I have attached a photo of my equipment and a picture as a sample  [  I had several cameras of different brands, but since I bought the R8 I will not change for a different camera. regards Helmut Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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