ptarmigan Posted June 6, 2009 Share #21 Posted June 6, 2009 Advertisement (gone after registration) Well neither finish appeals to me no matter how much money I might have or not have which is more to the point! However you have to admire the marketing that sells these limited edition cameras for such a premium. I do wonder how many of them will ever be used. I saw a Jaguar limited edition M6 go on eBay for well over £3k just recently. Having said all that I would replace the OM3 I used to have and wish I never sold with an OM3ti in mint condition tomorrow if I could find one! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted June 6, 2009 Posted June 6, 2009 Hi ptarmigan, Take a look here M8 White - review. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
Guest Posted June 6, 2009 Share #22 Posted June 6, 2009 Pink Cadillac and white Leica send different messages. A white camera looks clean, modern and stylish, like many Apple products. It would make a cool statement for the right photographer. I agree with KM-25. Edited to add: However, the white camera is an M8, not an M8.2. Using a white finish has not done Apple any harm at all.I am sure Leica would love to have the profitability of Apple.I would not buy an i phone in white ( mine is gloss black) but the image Apple has created with the use of white is very good.Personally I would not buy a white camera but I am sure that people will.If it increases revenue for Leica then it is not a bad thing. Brian Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
luigi bertolotti Posted June 6, 2009 Share #23 Posted June 6, 2009 Has anyone seen the white M8 in reality ? I saw a M8.2 safari at an italian shop... and really is a lot fine to see: as a lenses' lover , the 28 in silver has a lot intrigued me... but seems it's sold only with the camera... , btw, also the M8 white is sold in kit with the same 28, but the finishing is slightly different, with the numbers on the barrel also white painted... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
arthury Posted June 6, 2009 Share #24 Posted June 6, 2009 I think the white will blend in very well with Saudi Arabian sand and the affordability factor. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dpattinson Posted June 6, 2009 Share #25 Posted June 6, 2009 I still think it would be better if they gave it a Mondrian makeover. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
photoshutter Posted July 5, 2009 Share #26 Posted July 5, 2009 Instead of making white or green colors Leica most work to improve camera reliability and image quality. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
frank_dernie Posted July 8, 2009 Share #27 Posted July 8, 2009 Advertisement (gone after registration) Instead of making white or green colors Leica most work to improve camera reliability and image quality. I was debating with myself whether to buy a M8.2 when the green one was issued. I like green, so it tipped the balance for me. The price for camera, lens and bag is not far off the sum of the individual items. It has been completely reliable so far, as is my M8. The image quality is only matched, amongst the plethora of cameras available to me, by my Nikon D3x. I like green a lot. Frank Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
brill64 Posted July 8, 2009 Share #28 Posted July 8, 2009 the pink uv/ir on the front is a nice touch.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
frank_dernie Posted July 8, 2009 Share #29 Posted July 8, 2009 Well neither finish appeals to me no matter how much money I might have or not have which is more to the point! However you have to admire the marketing that sells these limited edition cameras for such a premium. I do wonder how many of them will ever be used. I saw a Jaguar limited edition M6 go on eBay for well over £3k just recently. Having said all that I would replace the OM3 I used to have and wish I never sold with an OM3ti in mint condition tomorrow if I could find one! Hi Ian, They only made 50 of the Jaguar M6 cameras which makes it, AFAIK, the rarest special they have ever made. The collector market is very low just now, I have heard of the Jaguar models going for much more... Frank Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bilco10 Posted July 28, 2009 Share #30 Posted July 28, 2009 Say what you like, chaps. Ive got one. Ive got one. Ive got one. Ive got one. And I don't care !! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Ash Posted July 28, 2009 Share #31 Posted July 28, 2009 Say what you like, chaps. Ive got one. Ive got one. Ive got one. Ive got one. And I don't care !! Congratulation. Enjoy it. Steve Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SJP Posted July 28, 2009 Share #32 Posted July 28, 2009 Picture please, we need evidence that it exists:D Also, we wonder what a typical white M8 user/owner would look like:confused: Enjoy, it is a fine camera! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lanetomlane Posted July 29, 2009 Share #33 Posted July 29, 2009 Has anyone seen the white M8 in reality ? I saw a M8.2 safari at an italian shop... and really is a lot fine to see: as a lenses' lover , the 28 in silver has a lot intrigued me... but seems it's sold only with the camera... , btw, also the M8 white is sold in kit with the same 28, but the finishing is slightly different, with the numbers on the barrel also white painted... I saw one about two weeks ago in the Leica shop, in the Ginza district of Tokyo. I'm afraid I wasn't impressed when I saw the advert for it and certainly didn't change my opinion when I saw it in the flesh; but each to his/her own. _________________________ Regards, Tom Photography by Tom Lane Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
brill64 Posted July 29, 2009 Share #34 Posted July 29, 2009 it could make a bold statement for a pro-wedding photographer.. i think it's only available as an m8 currently and not an m8.2 and the lens looks very special Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
danielchow Posted July 29, 2009 Share #35 Posted July 29, 2009 how about an M8 with a Hello Kitty themed skin? i wager this would sell Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicoleica Posted July 29, 2009 Share #36 Posted July 29, 2009 how about an M8 with a Hello Kitty themed skin? i wager this would sell I'd buy one! :D:D Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
badpets Posted July 29, 2009 Share #37 Posted July 29, 2009 i think white m8 is trendy and fashionable. as a matter of fact, i just bought the white set last friday! i'm loving it. btw, can someone tell me what lens is it on the white m8 in pic below? thanks Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomasis7 Posted July 29, 2009 Share #38 Posted July 29, 2009 badpets, im jealous of you it is Lux asph 50mm silver.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marty Posted July 29, 2009 Share #39 Posted July 29, 2009 It looks like the silver Summilux 50 ASPH. In fact quite an awesome combination Congratulations on your acquisition. Wish I had one! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
badpets Posted July 30, 2009 Share #40 Posted July 30, 2009 thanks for the info on lens! unfortunately, most of my M lenses are in black... white body and black lens makes funny combination ... the current silver lens are lighter according to leica. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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