Guest Posted April 25 Share #21 Posted April 25 Advertisement (gone after registration) 23 minutes ago, algrove said: So what exactly is the allure of a Safari M11? You get to photograph lions and not just cats Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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algrove Posted April 25 Share #22 Posted April 25 2 hours ago, Corius said: You get to photograph lions and not just cats That was one of the best of late. Thanks for cheering me up today. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
weatherproof Posted April 26 Share #23 Posted April 26 22 hours ago, algrove said: So what exactly is the allure of a Safari M11? Same as a "speed yellow" or "miami blue" Porsche. If you don't get it, you're lucky. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaapv Posted April 26 Share #24 Posted April 26 I always found it funny that Leicas Safari models never offer a single lens that is suitable for safari’s 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
algrove Posted April 26 Share #25 Posted April 26 13 minutes ago, Al Brown said: If you have to ask it is not for you. Guess so. I've got 4 M11XX cameras and I know I prefer black with out Leica Red dot. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaapv Posted April 26 Share #26 Posted April 26 6 hours ago, Al Brown said: There are actually three matching lenses, suitable or not. Safari is not just pith helmets and khaki pants on rich folks in Land Cruisers chasing the big 5. It can also mean display queens in certain contextual conotations. Not my safaris - 500 mm minimum focal length and leave the Texans to their Botswana nirvanas & safari suits. Those are zoos in the bush. A luxury camp is one that has a genuine flushing toilet. What idiot would pay 5000$ a person a day to keep up with the Joneses? Of course, his and hers satellite phones are provided, with a uniformed flunky to carry them. Chasing wildlife is highly unethical and can result in a guide being fired. You are there to observe with as little disturbance as possible. I remember quite a while ago - at Lake Kariba a small 4 tents camp. Quite informal washed-once-too-often cargo shorts and disreputable T shirt type. There was a minuscule dining tent and when we walked in, behind the small table and lit up by one lantern, side by side and facing me, were sitting a honeymoon couple from London with the Harrods labels still on their formal “ Safari Suits.”, and yes, wearing pith helmets. I had to pretend an attack of Gyppy Tummy to cover up my mirth… 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
algrove Posted April 26 Share #27 Posted April 26 Advertisement (gone after registration) 1 hour ago, weatherproof said: Same as a "speed yellow" or "miami blue" Porsche. If you don't get it, you're lucky. I used to call that Ruf Yellowbird yellow. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jakontil Posted April 27 Share #28 Posted April 27 Ironically the matching safari lenses in my eyes were the silver chromed ones.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LocalHero1953 Posted April 27 Share #29 Posted April 27 On 4/25/2025 at 9:05 PM, Corius said: You get to photograph lions and not just cats 13 hours ago, jaapv said: I always found it funny that Leicas Safari models never offer a single lens that is suitable for safari’s If your pictures aren't good enough you're not close enough. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaapv Posted April 27 Share #30 Posted April 27 3 hours ago, LocalHero1953 said: If your pictures aren't good enough you're not close enough. If your images are better you have just been eaten. 🤣 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buck777 Posted April 29 Share #31 Posted April 29 On 4/25/2025 at 10:47 PM, rxj said: So 2000 limited production run. May be trickier to get hands on this. Time to get to your local Leica store. the M10-P safari came out with 1500 and Leica struggled to sell them all. My local leica had two for 6 months before selling. So 2000, think that every one that wants one will get one Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
weatherproof Posted April 29 Share #32 Posted April 29 8 hours ago, Buck777 said: the M10-P safari came out with 1500 and Leica struggled to sell them all. My local leica had two for 6 months before selling. So 2000, think that every one that wants one will get one MSRP of the M10-P was $7995 MSRP of the Safari variant was $8495 So there's the question if the Safari colorway was worth the $450 premium over the base M10-P. What's interesting is the Reporter paint scheme is currently selling for a $2000 premium on the used market vs a black M10-P ($7k vs $5k). Reporter seems to be a bigger hit considering Leica extended it to the Q2 and SL2. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
weatherproof Posted April 29 Share #33 Posted April 29 14 minutes ago, Al Brown said: Absolutely. $450 in Leica universe is like 45 cents in the normal world. It is because M Reporter was only made in 450 copies versus 1500 of the Safari. And it was only a hit with M, the Q and SL in Reporter livery did actually not sell like hot cakes. Good point. I wonder how many Reporters are being used vs hoarded as collectors items. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
weatherproof Posted April 29 Share #34 Posted April 29 (edited) 1 minute ago, Al Brown said: Mine was heavily used and gently abused until I joyfully traded it for a mint Safari (which will experience the same faith). If I recall correctly, yours wasn't even part of the 450! Edited April 29 by weatherproof Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tseg Posted May 1 Share #35 Posted May 1 On 4/29/2025 at 3:33 PM, weatherproof said: What's interesting is the Reporter paint scheme is currently selling for a $2000 premium on the used market vs a black M10-P ($7k vs $5k). Reporter seems to be a bigger hit considering Leica extended it to the Q2 and SL2. The Rolex Daytona watch was a complete flop when launched in the 1960's. Collectibles are an interesting thing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
algrove Posted May 1 Share #36 Posted May 1 On 4/29/2025 at 3:33 PM, weatherproof said: MSRP of the M10-P was $7995 MSRP of the Safari variant was $8495 So there's the question if the Safari colorway was worth the $450 premium over the base M10-P. What's interesting is the Reporter paint scheme is currently selling for a $2000 premium on the used market vs a black M10-P ($7k vs $5k). Reporter seems to be a bigger hit considering Leica extended it to the Q2 and SL2. I had the SL2S Reporter. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwimac Posted May 4 Share #37 Posted May 4 On 4/18/2025 at 12:28 PM, rxj said: There's a "limited" M11-P coming first week of May and its rumoured to be green. I hope that’s true, as for once in my life, I’ve got the funds at the same time as the camera release!!🤣 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwimac Posted May 5 Share #38 Posted May 5 13 minutes ago, Al Brown said: Try re-reading post #44 That might be a bit subtle for me! The question is, how soon before you fly will you have the necessary equipment? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwimac Posted May 5 Share #39 Posted May 5 I see. I hope you have organised bearers to carry all your boxes. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rxj Posted May 5 Share #40 Posted May 5 Coming in the next few days. Time to start a M11-P Safari thread? 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! 3 1 2 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/420287-m11-p-reporter/?do=findComment&comment=5797096'>More sharing options...
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