swamiji Posted September 8, 2009 Share #61 Posted September 8, 2009 Advertisement (gone after registration) Just an odd comment... before we get too far being upset about $7k. Is not the Nikon D3x about the same or higher? And it's 14bit... ISO up to 1600 (non-boost) Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted September 8, 2009 Posted September 8, 2009 Hi swamiji, Take a look here M9 Pricing confirmed!!. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
jamriman Posted September 8, 2009 Share #62 Posted September 8, 2009 (edited) Just an odd comment... before we get too far being upset about $7k. Is not the Nikon D3x about the same or higher? And it's 14bit... ISO up to 1600 (non-boost) I am enlightened, but still can't swing it. It's just too much for a hobby. Edited September 8, 2009 by jamriman Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
swamiji Posted September 8, 2009 Share #63 Posted September 8, 2009 I am enlightened, but still can't swing it. It's just too much for a hobby. Enlightenment takes many forms, and usually starts with knowing your limits... Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mooky Posted September 8, 2009 Share #64 Posted September 8, 2009 Enlightenment takes many forms, and usually starts with knowing your limits... ah yes swamiji, but enlightenment is infinite - limitless....... But I hope to swing an M9 even if it's past my money limits!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KM-25 Posted September 8, 2009 Share #65 Posted September 8, 2009 (edited) I just got done doing a 9 hour climb of a 14,000 foot peak with a D700 / 17-35 for a stock shoot, I am beat..............7K or less, great image quality and good high ISO, I am buying an M9. Edited September 8, 2009 by KM-25 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
swamiji Posted September 8, 2009 Share #66 Posted September 8, 2009 ah yes swamiji, but enlightenment is infinite - limitless....... But I hope to swing an M9 even if it's past my money limits!!! Enlightenment is also formless. Luckily the M9 not past my money limits... but it is still daunting. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mooky Posted September 8, 2009 Share #67 Posted September 8, 2009 Advertisement (gone after registration) swamiji, Yes indeed......I just wanted to see if you would note that!!!! An S2 is definitely beyond my monetary limits but its best for my needs..... Swami B once said ...."do you always let inanimate objects control your life?" Well, not as much as I used to, but sometimes!!! Yes!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
swamiji Posted September 8, 2009 Share #68 Posted September 8, 2009 swamiji, Yes indeed......I just wanted to see if you would note that!!!! An S2 is definitely beyond my monetary limits but its best for my needs..... Swami B once said ...."do you always let inanimate objects control your life?" Well, not as much as I used to, but sometimes!!! Yes!!! Of course... I assume you mean Swami Beyondananda.... S2 is beyond my purpose... So money or not, it's not on my agenda Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrc Posted September 8, 2009 Share #69 Posted September 8, 2009 Might be some interesting arbitrage possibilities if the US version comes in at $7,000 and the UK version (with VAT) at £5000. I could order an M9 from B&H and have it sent to my non-New York home (no sales tax), carry it to the UK, drop it off with a pre-arranged British buyer, spend a week in London with an extra $100 a night to spend on a hotel, and give the buyer a $600 discount... Not that I would ever do that, because it would be morally wrong. JC Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mooky Posted September 8, 2009 Share #70 Posted September 8, 2009 Might be some interesting arbitrage possibilities if the US version comes in at $7,000 and the UK version (with VAT) at £5000. I could order an M9 from B&H and have it sent to my non-New York home (no sales tax), carry it to the UK, drop it off with a pre-arranged British buyer, spend a week in London with an extra $100 a night to spend on a hotel, and give the buyer a $600 discount... Not that I would ever do that, because it would be morally wrong. JC Sounds like a nice trip!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bo_Lorentzen Posted September 8, 2009 Share #71 Posted September 8, 2009 JC, Only pans out if you have a pre-arranged trip to London anyway.. a sleeper on Virgin is not free ya know. Just buy the camera and be happy. . Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamriman Posted September 8, 2009 Share #72 Posted September 8, 2009 ah yes swamiji, but enlightenment is infinite - limitless....... But I hope to swing an M9 even if it's past my money limits!!! Patience is a virtue. Someone will have to sell their mint one for less soon enough. Most Leica enthusiats treat their equipment with care. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andybarton Posted September 8, 2009 Share #73 Posted September 8, 2009 If patience is a virtue, I am only one rung below Mother Theresa at the moment... Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
erl Posted September 8, 2009 Share #74 Posted September 8, 2009 If patience is a virtue, I am only one rung below Mother Theresa at the moment... Andy, please don't step on my toes! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stunsworth Posted September 8, 2009 Share #75 Posted September 8, 2009 I hope you mods are working a proper shift pattern. From tomorrow I think you're going to need it <grin> Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andybarton Posted September 8, 2009 Share #76 Posted September 8, 2009 It's why I have taken the afternoon off from work. I do have a support group meeting to go to in the evening, but I am sure that the forum will behave itself Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dennersten Posted September 8, 2009 Share #77 Posted September 8, 2009 RockyIII - you do realize European listed prices have sales tax included (as Value Added Tax) - often up to 19%? 25% ..... Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
markowich Posted September 8, 2009 Share #78 Posted September 8, 2009 OK, try adding the 15% back on in euroland it is 4580,00 euros + VAT. that is what i just paid. peter Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
luigi bertolotti Posted September 8, 2009 Share #79 Posted September 8, 2009 I just got done doing a 9 hour climb of a 14,000 foot peak with a D700 / 17-35 for a stock shoot, I am beat. Hi ! I made a very similar one on Sunday ! (9 hours - 3450 mt only) : with M8 21+35+75... Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
footnoteblog Posted September 8, 2009 Share #80 Posted September 8, 2009 JC, Only pans out if you have a pre-arranged trip to London anyway.. a sleeper on Virgin is not free ya know. Just buy the camera and be happy. . I could flip 5 units and pay for my own. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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