My M8 arrived back from NJ so went to pick it up at my dealer here in Montreal (Camtec). Got the shutter and frame lines done. As I was putting a card, battery and lens on it he mentioned that he had just received the new Elmar 24. As he knew I had been looking at 24's for awhile he asked if I wanted to see it. I resisted at first but then caved when he mentioned the $300 US off till the end of the year plus the $150 from the upgrades. Knew I should have left the credit card at home.
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Upgrades done and a new addition
- Thread starter TimWright
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If there were a Leica dealer in my neck of the woods I'd have to pay them to put a restraining order on me. Leica has it's issues, but when you pick up an M_ and one of those tiny unobtanium-priced lenses you can't help but smile.
Curious what you think of the new 24. The MTFs look sweet.
Curious what you think of the new 24. The MTFs look sweet.
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Daveco
Guest
I didn't think the 24 Elmar 3.8 was included in the $300 rebate.
"For more information, visit www.leicacamerausa.com or contact your nearest authorized Leica dealer.
(*Excludes Speceial Edition Leica M8, Leica Noctilux-M 50mm/f0.95, Summilux-M 21mm/f1.4, Summilux-M 24mm/f1.4 and Elmar-M 24mm/f3.8)"
"For more information, visit www.leicacamerausa.com or contact your nearest authorized Leica dealer.
(*Excludes Speceial Edition Leica M8, Leica Noctilux-M 50mm/f0.95, Summilux-M 21mm/f1.4, Summilux-M 24mm/f1.4 and Elmar-M 24mm/f3.8)"
I have barely used it but will let you know in the next couple of days.
I am very happy with the upgrades I did (shutter and frame lines). The shutter is quieter but more important it is much much smoother. I don't know if I had a particularly bad one but it felt like there was grit in it. Now it is very nice and smooth. Frame lines especially for my 75 are much more acurate.
robsteve
Subscriber
Rob:
Atlantic Photo Supply is a Leica dealer. I think they only have the point and shoots in the display case though. Their web site has the M8 listed though and the owner went to Photokina this year.
I have bought three new bodies from them is the past few years. A couple M and a R9.
Robert
The new 24mm Elmar is not included in the $300 off mail-in rebate promotion. And, it might be more than just a "niggly" detail, as the rebate is sent from Leica, not taken off at the register.
It is a really nice lens and (plug) I do have a couple in stock right now.
Leica Elmar M 24mm f/3.8 ASPH | Dale Photo & Digital
David
It is a really nice lens and (plug) I do have a couple in stock right now.
Leica Elmar M 24mm f/3.8 ASPH | Dale Photo & Digital
David
Robert,
I remember you mentioning that. In my mind a dealer has stock - if nothing else a demo copy of key items. In this day and age, once can order from anywhere and have it within days - for prices that are undoubtedly better
This is no offense against APS - Carsand would be no different if not worse. In their case, it would make no sense - no volume to justify the inventory let alone 'net-level prices on same if they did have it.
My risk is when I can walk in and touch and caress ;>
I remember you mentioning that. In my mind a dealer has stock - if nothing else a demo copy of key items. In this day and age, once can order from anywhere and have it within days - for prices that are undoubtedly better
This is no offense against APS - Carsand would be no different if not worse. In their case, it would make no sense - no volume to justify the inventory let alone 'net-level prices on same if they did have it.
My risk is when I can walk in and touch and caress ;>