Indeepthought Posted December 3, 2023 Share #21 Posted December 3, 2023 Advertisement (gone after registration) Before even reading this thread, I had thought about adding another CL body to my stable, I was somewhat shocked at the going prices and lack of availability (used)- 🍷 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted December 3, 2023 Posted December 3, 2023 Hi Indeepthought, Take a look here CL pricing end of 2023. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
Guest Posted December 3, 2023 Share #22 Posted December 3, 2023 3 hours ago, thatkatmat said: -Chengde' 1/2 size Replica of Lhasa A worthwhile destination, too! Was there in the 1980s, before it became a UNESCO world heritage site. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
thatkatmat Posted January 10, 2024 Share #23 Posted January 10, 2024 (edited) On 12/2/2023 at 8:31 PM, HandofSand said: A worthwhile destination, too! Was there in the 1980s, before it became a UNESCO world heritage site. Wow, I'm not sure you'd recognize much, except the old city. here's a few shots of some the newer developments. CL/18-56 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! Edited January 10, 2024 by thatkatmat 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/384993-cl-pricing-end-of-2023/?do=findComment&comment=4980840'>More sharing options...
Don Morley Posted January 10, 2024 Share #24 Posted January 10, 2024 On 11/21/2023 at 8:42 PM, wda said: I am surprised that you are surprised! Owners realize what rare gems they possess and have no desire to sell them for a paltry trade-in allowance. Not all owners David, I could not wait to get rid of mine so have not regretted taking the financial drop Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wda Posted January 10, 2024 Share #25 Posted January 10, 2024 I am disappointed to read your verdict. Of course the CL is not perfect. No system is. But it has a balance of advantages unmatched by any competitor, taking into account performance, weight and bulk. How else do you explain the dearth of examples to buy? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaapv Posted January 10, 2024 Share #26 Posted January 10, 2024 On 12/3/2023 at 2:21 AM, Indeepthought said: Before even reading this thread, I had thought about adding another CL body to my stable, I was somewhat shocked at the going prices and lack of availability (used)- 🍷 Hardly surprising - after the shock of no CL2 owners are hanging on to it and could not contemplate selling. Whatever Leica's reasoning, from the owners' point of view it still is the optimal compact Leica and a true continuation of Barnack's philosophy: small camera, great photographs. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaapv Posted January 10, 2024 Share #27 Posted January 10, 2024 Advertisement (gone after registration) 48 minutes ago, Don Morley said: Not all owners David, I could not wait to get rid of mine so have not regretted taking the financial drop Different strokes for different folks. You're pretty unique. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Morley Posted January 11, 2024 Share #28 Posted January 11, 2024 21 hours ago, jaapv said: Different strokes for different folks. You're pretty unique. Probably not meant in that way, but thanks Jaapv I will take it as a compliment ! Don Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 11, 2024 Share #29 Posted January 11, 2024 On 1/9/2024 at 6:03 PM, thatkatmat said: Wow, I'm not sure you'd recognize much, except the old city. here's a few shots of some the newer developments. CL/18-56 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! I saw some urban masterplans of Chengde about eight years ago, but it was nothing like what you show here. Those apartment blocks could be anywhere, and probably should be anywhere else than here. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaapv Posted January 11, 2024 Share #30 Posted January 11, 2024 1 hour ago, Don Morley said: Probably not meant in that way, but thanks Jaapv I will take it as a compliment ! Don It was meant in a friendly way. It is just that very few CL owners are unhappy. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdjusterBrett Posted January 12, 2024 Share #31 Posted January 12, 2024 Yeah, late to the party - I remember the trying moments when I was spending the money on the CL bundle (when the lens was basically free) vs. more fuji crap... Had both in my cart at B&H... Although I do NOT regret my time with Fuji - I'd LOVE to have that decision over again.... Now that I have the TL2 - and soon all that Fuji crap will swap out for an SL (no SL2s for me - have S1 and literally don't use 94.3% of it - to quantify it LOL), but in the back of my mind... Over the last 24 months I scoured the likes of FB, eBay, etc - and perhaps I'm just not that sharp - but seemingly anyone who bought the CL when the lens was bundled is now selling the body for a couple hundred more and pocketing the lens... Nowadays - with TL2 (and RX1) I'm headed for an SL - and thankfully - as watching for near two years (and trying not to kick myself for buying fuji glass vs the CL bundle), was NOT fun. For anyone 'scouting' for one - know that I understand the frustration and wish you luck. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indeepthought Posted January 12, 2024 Share #32 Posted January 12, 2024 34 minutes ago, AdjusterBrett said: Yeah, late to the party - I remember the trying moments when I was spending the money on the CL bundle (when the lens was basically free) vs. more fuji crap... Had both in my cart at B&H... Although I do NOT regret my time with Fuji - I'd LOVE to have that decision over again.... Now that I have the TL2 - and soon all that Fuji crap will swap out for an SL (no SL2s for me - have S1 and literally don't use 94.3% of it - to quantify it LOL), but in the back of my mind... Over the last 24 months I scoured the likes of FB, eBay, etc - and perhaps I'm just not that sharp - but seemingly anyone who bought the CL when the lens was bundled is now selling the body for a couple hundred more and pocketing the lens... Nowadays - with TL2 (and RX1) I'm headed for an SL - and thankfully - as watching for near two years (and trying not to kick myself for buying fuji glass vs the CL bundle), was NOT fun. For anyone 'scouting' for one - know that I understand the frustration and wish you luck. Oh that beautiful thing called ’hindsight’ 🍷 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaapv Posted January 12, 2024 Share #33 Posted January 12, 2024 I have sad tidings for you from experience... CL and SL are a marriage made in heaven...😆 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Le Chef Posted January 12, 2024 Share #34 Posted January 12, 2024 20 hours ago, AdjusterBrett said: anyone who bought the CL when the lens was bundled is now selling the body for a couple hundred more and pocketing the lens... To me! I’m keeping the lot as I can’t find anything that comes close to performance, size and weight. Should Leica ever consider making an SL-K then I might reconsider. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdHox Posted January 17, 2024 Share #35 Posted January 17, 2024 I still like my CL, but I'll be prepared to make it available at the right price after my CL2 is delivered. You will need to be patient. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indeepthought Posted January 17, 2024 Share #36 Posted January 17, 2024 1 minute ago, AdHox said: I still like my CL, but I'll be prepared to make it available at the right price after my CL2 is delivered. You will need to be patient. Pass Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdHox Posted January 17, 2024 Share #37 Posted January 17, 2024 On 1/13/2024 at 9:19 AM, Le Chef said: Should Leica ever consider making an SL-K then I might reconsider. SL-K? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Le Chef Posted January 17, 2024 Share #38 Posted January 17, 2024 10 hours ago, AdHox said: SL-K? A smaller, lighter SL, using the vernacular of Mercedes-Benz. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indeepthought Posted January 17, 2024 Share #39 Posted January 17, 2024 Maybe Leica will find a warehouse full of Digital CL’s (much like Canon did with the 5D’s) - There must be a lot of the Special Sets around.. 🍷 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wda Posted January 17, 2024 Share #40 Posted January 17, 2024 What an inspiring, yet whimsical idea. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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