mhicks Posted July 9, 2017 Share #1501 Posted July 9, 2017 Advertisement (gone after registration) just passing along my experience, which seems to have prompted some here to become proactive and shorten their wait. Jeff Amen. I'm one of those. Thanks Jeff! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Mikeleica Posted July 9, 2017 Share #1503 Posted July 9, 2017 To each his/her own. I spent less than 3 hours making calls to find 2 cameras, one black and one silver, with one of the dealers willing to trade my M240. I guess you got lucky then Mr. S because I and one of my friends tried that approach an hour every other day for like ten days and got tired of coming up empty handed. But like I said, it is not a big deal, I have seen my pro friends do mind bouncing work with the M240 and they are sticking with it because it just works and they got tired of waiting. Like my mentor says, "It ain't the car that wins the race, it's the madman behind the wheel", LOL! I'm just an average hobby guy who got inspired by my dad's high school buddy's amazing work and career and like to make a nice photo once and awhile. I'm putting the extra $4,000 I would have to come up with after selling my M240 and getting some engine work done on my work truck, taking a month off in the Fall to travel with the 240. Maybe the M10 is not the camera for me at least at $7,000, I expect most of you are all much better at taking photos than me. All good yo! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff S Posted July 10, 2017 Share #1504 Posted July 10, 2017 I prefer to think of it as resourceful. In any event, the strategy worked for the M240 as well. Jeff Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheDrift- Posted July 10, 2017 Share #1505 Posted July 10, 2017 This place has both silver and black in stock if it's any use to anyone. http://lecirque.fr/index.php?controller=search&occasion=0&orderby=position&orderway=desc&p=1&search_query=Leica+m10&submit_search= Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric1 Posted July 10, 2017 Share #1506 Posted July 10, 2017 Before giving up a few weeks ago and deciding to pass on the M10, a fair number of us have had orders placed with several places since February and are still not coming up with what we want which in the case of my friends and I is a black one. Not all of us have time to keep calling around, I don't and neither do my friends who have careers as photographers even. Seems like there might be enough issues with this camera on launch that it might be what is causing the slow release of product? Either way, I and three of my friends have all cooled off on getting this camera and I know in my case I will likely wait a couple years and get it used. Props to those who managed to get it and are happy, no issues, etc. I just know for me personally, it is not life or death for me to get it since I am only an average photo hobby guy and the 240 I have will allow me to make photos just as good as I could make with the M10. I haven't had any issues using the m10. I think it's true what other people have been saying for months, it's always hard to get an M, especially now that the m240 is 4 yrs old. Be patient, it's worth it. The new viewfinder is great. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
g2van Posted July 11, 2017 Share #1507 Posted July 11, 2017 (edited) Advertisement (gone after registration) This store in Belgium has a black M10 in stock now. Best to contact them directly via phone or email. www.fotorembrandt.be Good luck and let us know if you snag it. Edited July 11, 2017 by g2van Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azhad Posted July 11, 2017 Share #1508 Posted July 11, 2017 You all were making me really nervous as I placed a good chunk of money in an order of an m10, 28lux and 50lux, only a week ago, so I called the other official leica store in Rome and they also have several m10 and lenses coming this week. I hope that the availability problem will also soon resolve for you all. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
emilspix Posted July 12, 2017 Share #1509 Posted July 12, 2017 Finally took delivery of a Silver M10 from Leica Store Las Vegas! Didn't wait too long for this one, probably about 4 weeks. I had my name at 2 other stores which, as I'm told, would've been a couple more months. But they seem to be trickling in. Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/268408-availability/?do=findComment&comment=3313882'>More sharing options...
emilspix Posted July 12, 2017 Share #1510 Posted July 12, 2017 Finally took delivery of a Silver M10 from Leica Store Las Vegas! Didn't wait too long for this one, probably about 4 weeks. I had my name at 2 other stores which, as I'm told, would've been a couple more months. But they seem to be trickling in. ....forgot to mention that for the 2 stores that indicated continued wait time; I had put my name in in March. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
neoplatonic Posted July 12, 2017 Share #1511 Posted July 12, 2017 (edited) I placed my order for a black M10 in late March with the Leica store in Washington DC and picked it up today. (I paid the pre-increase price.) They said that there was "no rhyme or reason" to their shipments from Leica, but they were caught up on orders for the silver model. They said they were filling "February orders" for black models, but, as I mentioned above, I put in my order in late March. I have it with me at work-can't wait to get home to play with it. I also have a pending order with Adorama from the same date. That's being canceled today, so someone is moving up the list over there. Edited July 12, 2017 by neoplatonic Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vec Posted July 13, 2017 Share #1512 Posted July 13, 2017 I was talking to Marc at Glazer’s in Seattle and as of lunch time he had an M10 in silver that wasn’t spoken for. (I work around three blocks from there which makes for a dangerous existence for my bank accounts) 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxtwo Posted July 13, 2017 Share #1513 Posted July 13, 2017 I guess you got lucky then Mr. S because I and one of my friends tried that approach an hour every other day for like ten days and got tired of coming up empty handed. But like I said, it is not a big deal, I have seen my pro friends do mind bouncing work with the M240 and they are sticking with it because it just works and they got tired of waiting. Like my mentor says, "It ain't the car that wins the race, it's the madman behind the wheel", LOL! I'm just an average hobby guy who got inspired by my dad's high school buddy's amazing work and career and like to make a nice photo once and awhile. I'm putting the extra $4,000 I would have to come up with after selling my M240 and getting some engine work done on my work truck, taking a month off in the Fall to travel with the 240. Maybe the M10 is not the camera for me at least at $7,000, I expect most of you are all much better at taking photos than me. All good yo! So get better. Put in the work, which is a blast. M10 won’t make you a better photographer, but it will make you a different photographer. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
doublep Posted July 16, 2017 Share #1514 Posted July 16, 2017 (edited) I just visited Map Camera (one of the best stores in Tokyo for Leica stuff) and was quoted a waiting time of 2 months for a Sliver M10 and 5 months for a black one. Too long... Edited July 16, 2017 by doublep Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 16, 2017 Share #1515 Posted July 16, 2017 (edited) Here in SW France things seem to be easing up somewhat. I waited four days for a dealer to get back to me with the Black M10 I wanted. That was just over a week ago, but since then a couple more dealers have emailed me with the news that they too have received both black and chrome M10's and I guess they don't have much in the way of waiting lists either because I only started looking for the camera locally less than two weeks ago, I bought the first one and now I'm being offered delivery from several other places I'd sent inquiries too as well. I do have another on order from my favourite US dealer, but last I heard I was around #50 on a +200 person waiting list. If and when my number comes up with them I will buy that one too, I can wait for that one. Edited July 16, 2017 by Guest Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodders Posted July 16, 2017 Share #1516 Posted July 16, 2017 Well Leica I have now committed to you, getting some new lenses and accessories. Can't help but think I'm still missing something though! Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! 1 Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/268408-availability/?do=findComment&comment=3316834'>More sharing options...
a.noctilux Posted July 16, 2017 Share #1517 Posted July 16, 2017 As seen with your chrome/silver lenses, I think you ordered Silver M10. Where are you ? I suggest that you call around the world (mainly Europe), and by chance Silver M10 is more available. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodders Posted July 16, 2017 Share #1518 Posted July 16, 2017 Have my name and money down at a couple of dealers in melbourne. Told supply late August so just need a bit of patience. Yes, I am after a silver but strangely enough I am told by dealers here that black is currently easier to obtain. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 16, 2017 Share #1519 Posted July 16, 2017 there was a silver M10 available at lLeica a few days ago: https://lcameras.com contact@lcameras.com +0800 471 365 ( Austria ) Contact there was/is "Alex" I think they'll ship anywhere............ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirk Mandeville Posted July 17, 2017 Share #1520 Posted July 17, 2017 Maybe supply is finally catching up with initial demand. I got the call from Tamarkin Camera today that a silver M10 is headed my way. I think I got on their list the second week of February and at the time they estimated it would be four to six months. Looks like they came in right around the middle of that range. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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