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Leica Announces Leica M-P (Typ 240) Safari Set with Silver 35mm f/2 ASPH


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But it looks cool, and fits into the "safari theme". Since nobody would ever bring this kit on a real safari anyway :D

 

That's not a knife, this is:

 

Amazon.com : Fallkniven Northern Light Series Tor Knife : Hunting Knives : Sports & Outdoors

 

 

NL1L

 

If I would buy the Safari, I would buy this Knife too. :D

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I would buy it instantly if it came with a Crocodile Dundee knife and Blu-Ray set.

Need to get my Safari mojo on.

 

Safari is an odd choice, I'm not sure a Leica with a 35 is much of a wildlife/birding set up. But I suppose one could play bait and get some interesting shots of a croc with a 35mm up close. :o

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Does it have to be used on a Safari ? It could but it doesn't mean the panda M8 needs to be used in the zoo.

Just a fun colour and they are all sold out with the Kravitz edition.

If Leica issue a special edition every month and use it to fund development of the M or any other camera that's fine with me

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I'm waiting for the brassed Lenny Kravitz Safari with woven African grass strap.

 

Oh gosh, I will need an entirely new field wardrobe. Should I get cargo trousers?

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Just a fun colour and they are all sold out with the Kravitz edition.

 

I don't know about the kravitz but the safari is easily obtainable and certainly isn't sold out. Are you just making stuff up?:D The same nonsense was said about the M60 but that was also available to order without any difficulty for some time after it was announced.

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I'm waiting for the brassed Lenny Kravitz Safari with woven African grass strap.

 

Oh gosh, I will need an entirely new field wardrobe. Should I get cargo trousers?

.

 

Do you have one of those khaki vests with 59354 pockets? You just need that and a pith helmet. :D

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I don't know about the kravitz but the safari is easily obtainable and certainly isn't sold out. Are you just making stuff up?:D The same nonsense was said about the M60 but that was also available to order without any difficulty for some time after it was announced.

 

I think I missed out a strategic "if" :(

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That's not a knife, this is:

 

Amazon.com : Fallkniven Northern Light Series Tor Knife : Hunting Knives : Sports & Outdoors

 

 

NL1L

 

If I would buy the Safari, I would buy this Knife too. :D

Fallkniven makes some very nice knives - but as a compliment to the Safari kit, how about this little jewel with a set of green micarta grips: Survivor | Koster Knives

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I ordered and received my Safari Set, sadly both the camera and lens had issues.

According to Leica Wetzlar, their are no replacements available..

I accepted a M-P240 in chrome with a new chrome 35mm Cron. Great service by B&H.

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Back to Keith's original post for a minute:

This announcement came out on February 20. It's now 37 days on and my understanding is that the 1500 Safari kits that had been made are nearly sold out - as in 90% gone. It sounds as if sales of the Safari set have been rather lively. That tells something about the commitment of the worldwide clan of Leica connoisseurs...

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I ordered and received my Safari Set, sadly both the camera and lens had issues.

According to Leica Wetzlar, their are no replacements available..

I accepted a M-P240 in chrome with a new chrome 35mm Cron. Great service by B&H.

 

I have made a deal to acquire the lens only from the Safari set - could you please detail the issues that you had with the lens? Thanks

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Back to Keith's original post for a minute:

This announcement came out on February 20. It's now 37 days on and my understanding is that the 1500 Safari kits that had been made are nearly sold out - as in 90% gone. It sounds as if sales of the Safari set have been rather lively. That tells something about the commitment of the worldwide clan of Leica connoisseurs...

 

The fact it offers a nice discount over purchasing the body and lens separately definitely helps, too. If I had still been a prospective buyer when the Safari was announced I probably would have bought one.

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I thought it was a bit humorous that my April 2015 issue of LFI magazine arrived three days ago with an article heralding the arrival of the Safari set.

 

The timing of LFI's announcement is a bit comical, given that last week my Leica dealer told me that the Safari sets are about 90% sold out at this point - around a month from the date they started to hit dealer's shelves.

 

Late to the party much, LFI? ;)

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