jimleicam3 Posted September 3, 2009 Share #1 Posted September 3, 2009 Advertisement (gone after registration) I am doing just fine with my M8, however, it seems that the new M9 (real or imagined) will be in the 5500 euro range. What about this X1? Any pricing guesses? Unless the economy goes through the roof, I will be staying with my M8 for many years. But I am interested in this X1 if it is priced for mere mortals. Have an outstanding weekend! thanks, Jim Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted September 3, 2009 Posted September 3, 2009 Hi jimleicam3, Take a look here Pricing of the X1 and M9. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
Bo_Lorentzen Posted September 3, 2009 Share #2 Posted September 3, 2009 roughly 2 grand us. personally Im guessing its called digilux4 as it will be able to use the old digilux lenses. . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevem7 Posted September 3, 2009 Share #3 Posted September 3, 2009 I feel it should be called the digilux 4 but not sure what they will name it. Im guessing $2k-$2500. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
uniuni68 Posted September 3, 2009 Share #4 Posted September 3, 2009 bummer, I recently sold my D2 and regretted it. I've been casually looking for a replacement digicam. the M8.1 used was an option as I would expect an increase in stock after the M9 is released for those unloading their M8s. I was hoping that I can pick up an M8 used for about $3K or less in the next year. Of course if the X1 is available, then maybe that would be a good option, but not if it is in the $2-2.5K range, because if that's the case, then I should just make the plunge and go for a M8. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Thawley Posted September 3, 2009 Share #5 Posted September 3, 2009 roughly 2 grand us. personally Im guessing its called digilux4 as it will be able to use the old digilux lenses. . That will be a clever trick being as it is a fixed lens camera. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wilfredo Posted September 3, 2009 Share #6 Posted September 3, 2009 I suspect that the X1 will be at least twice a much as the Olympus Pen. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackTheRipper Posted September 3, 2009 Share #7 Posted September 3, 2009 Advertisement (gone after registration) I'm still hoping for a D-lux 5... what do you think the quality difference will be between the D-lux 4 and the X1? thanks Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
leica007 Posted September 3, 2009 Share #8 Posted September 3, 2009 I think USD 6000 will be a good price point for M9 [i.e. hold on to M8.2 price] which will possibly bring back or convert some members of the Canon-Nikon club. [i am in if it's 6k] But most probably Leica will ask for $8000, which is too steep. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaapv Posted September 3, 2009 Share #9 Posted September 3, 2009 5500 Euro is generally considered to be a fair price; if it is 5500, that is. If that converts to 8000$ it is really not Leica's fault. Euro products are expensive at the moment in the Dollar zone. It is a matter of doubt if it would be a good thing if it attracted numbers of DSLR users for the wrong reasons. Using an RF is a deliberate choice, and buyers jumping in just on marketing and price is a recipe for disaster - with the attendant reputation damage for Leica. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
leica007 Posted September 3, 2009 Share #10 Posted September 3, 2009 5500 Euro is generally considered to be a fair price; if it is 5500, that is. If that converts to 8000$ it is really not Leica's fault. Euro products are expensive at the moment in the Dollar zone. It is a matter of doubt if it would be a good thing if it attracted numbers of DSLR users for the wrong reasons. Using an RF is a deliberate choice, and buyers jumping in just on marketing and price is a recipe for disaster - with the attendant reputation damage for Leica. Yup, disaster for the photographer who doesn't know what s/he is investing in. And no one blames Merc-Benz if you jump yours over the cliff. Not knowing photography is not the camera makers' fault. Attracting customers makes a lot of sense considering Leica's financial health and future. Digital cameras cannot be produced by a niche cottage industry (we have seen this in the MF market), but it's a game in an ever evolving technology which demands constant investment in R&D - and you need money for that; the sugar daddy will run dry one day or become allergic to the proposition of serving a niche clientele [have you seen the photo on the German camera dealer's website - leica wrapped in brown paper in the hand of a suited gent, focusing at the sky., hilarious... Leica and its dealers need get out of this suited gentlemen mind-set] Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaapv Posted September 3, 2009 Share #11 Posted September 3, 2009 Mercedes Benz got blamed when the A class tended to fall over in 90 degrees turns at 50 Mph when avoiding Reindeer.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
adli Posted September 3, 2009 Share #12 Posted September 3, 2009 Mercedes Benz got blamed when the A class tended to fall over in 90 degrees turns at 50 Mph when avoiding Reindeer.... It wasn't a Reindeer it was an (imaginary) Swedish Elk Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
leica007 Posted September 3, 2009 Share #13 Posted September 3, 2009 Mercedes Benz got blamed when the A class tended to fall over in 90 degrees turns at 50 Mph when avoiding Reindeer.... may be there was a technical and design fault - green blob/banding or purple colour animals appearing on the windscreen:D but recklessly jumping over the cliff is your fault. if the camera produces problematic images then it's its fault, but bad quality photos is photographers. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
plasticman Posted September 3, 2009 Share #14 Posted September 3, 2009 but bad quality photos is photographers. The M9 only produces perfect photographs. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
leica007 Posted September 3, 2009 Share #15 Posted September 3, 2009 The M9 only produces perfect photographs. Yes, it MUST - technically speaking, of course - if Leica wants my money. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_tribble Posted September 3, 2009 Share #16 Posted September 3, 2009 I was hoping that I can pick up an M8 used for about $3K or less in the next year. . Should be less than this - trade-in on an M8's not going to be much better than GBP 1000 / USD 1650 or there abouts. Private sale - I'd be surprised if it's more than USD2000. Maybe USD 3000 for an M8.2? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
plasticman Posted September 3, 2009 Share #17 Posted September 3, 2009 Yes, it MUST - technically speaking, of course - if Leica wants my money. No, not just technically. All M9 photographs ARE masterpieces. Ask anyone. It's common knowledge. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
devils-advocate Posted September 3, 2009 Share #18 Posted September 3, 2009 The M9 will cost about the same as 500 rolls of processed B&W film. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaapv Posted September 3, 2009 Share #19 Posted September 3, 2009 It wasn't a Reindeer it was an (imaginary) Swedish Elk So that was the mistake, it would have stayed upright when avoiding other animals Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
leica007 Posted September 3, 2009 Share #20 Posted September 3, 2009 No, not just technically. All M9 photographs ARE masterpieces. Ask anyone. It's common knowledge. We shall see. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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