Jeff S Posted July 23, 2009 Share #21 Posted July 23, 2009 Advertisement (gone after registration) Assuming pic from the Leica Rumors site... Olympus E-P1 converter for Leica lenses in use By LR admin | July 23, 2009 Jeff Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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mhoersch Posted July 24, 2009 Share #22 Posted July 24, 2009 Sorry my bad english, maybe I don't choose the correct words, but I'm sure you all know what I mean... The Leica M clearly is a niche product. For many years Leica claimed it just wasn't possible to make a digital M. The M lenses are among the best in the world, but if you want a sensor to show the quality its construction becomes extremely difficult - hence the M8's crop factor. Now, why should any manufacturer aside from Leica go to all the trouble of making such a sensor/camera? You can put an M lens on a Panasonic G1 via an adaptor, but don't complain if the picture quality with anything below a focal length of 35mm is lousy: the thing just wasn't made for Leica lenses. So, if you want to benfit from Leica lenses - buy a Leica, albeit a used one. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Pope Posted July 24, 2009 Share #23 Posted July 24, 2009 I have to agree with Manfred. A G1 or any other 4/3 camera is in my view a compromise too far. It is possible to get ex-demo M8s at good prices now. It's just a case of keeping one's eyes open. If you have used other Leica bodies (which you have), then I don't think you would regret the purchase. Just my 0.02€/p worth... Cheers Mark Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dkCambridgeshire Posted July 25, 2009 Share #24 Posted July 25, 2009 Looking forward to using this combination as soon as recover from the dreaded Swine Flu Cheers dunk Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Ash Posted August 5, 2009 Share #25 Posted August 5, 2009 I may wait for the 09/09/2009 and see what Leica will present with the new M9 Didn't you say that your objection against the M8 is $$$$? I am afraid that the M9 will not be the solution to your problem. Look out for a used M8! Regards Steve Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lfp Posted August 5, 2009 Author Share #26 Posted August 5, 2009 What kind of prices should I expect for a used M8 ? Rgds lfp Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
asabet Posted August 10, 2009 Share #27 Posted August 10, 2009 Advertisement (gone after registration) Depends. I would wait for 9/9 on the unlikely chance that a full frame M9 is released. If that happens, used M8 prices will drop to a new low. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dkCambridgeshire Posted August 10, 2009 Share #28 Posted August 10, 2009 Depends. I would wait for 9/9 on the unlikely chance that a full frame M9 is released. If that happens, used M8 prices will drop to a new low. The "low" would depend on the price of the M9 and how many M8 users decide buy it. Can anyone foresee a FF M9 body at less than £4.0K when the M8.2 is currently £3.5 K (ish). A used M8 at £1.75K (ish) is still a bargain in comparison. An M9 could more likely be more than £4K. Cheers dunk Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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