Boris, I think the upgrade concerns M8 -> M8.2. On Tue, Sep 29, 2009 at 12:02 PM, Boris Liberman <bori...@gmail.com> wrote: > Yes, I see. Well, I do apologize for causing confusion as I was confused > myself. > > On Tue, Sep 29, 2009 at 11:49 AM, Dario Bonazza > <dario.bona...@virgilio.it> wrote: >> See M9 FAQ here: >> http://en.leica-camera.com/service/downloads/rangefinder_cameras/m9/index.html >> >> Can my LEICA M8 or M8.2 be upgraded with the Sensor of the M9? >> No. In addition to the sensor, many additional and components have been >> changed (e.g. the shutter) an upgrade of the M8 or M8.2 is economically >> non-sense and therefore not offered. >> >> Dario >> >> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Boris Liberman" <bori...@gmail.com> >> To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" <pdml@pdml.net> >> Sent: Tuesday, September 29, 2009 10:19 AM >> Subject: Re: The M9 is a bargain! >> >> >>> Dario, I think it was mentioned in one of these videos that were on >>> the net after the announcement. I will double check. >>> >>> On Tue, Sep 29, 2009 at 10:08 AM, Dario Bonazza >>> <dario.bona...@virgilio.it> wrote: >>>> >>>> AFAIK, Leica told the upgrade is not possible. Too many differences >>>> between >>>> the two cameras to make it feasible for less than buying a M9. Where did >>>> you >>>> get the EUR 1500 figure from? >>>> >>>> Dario >>>> >>>> --- Original Message ----- From: "Boris Liberman" <bori...@gmail.com> >>>> To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" <pdml@pdml.net> >>>> Sent: Tuesday, September 29, 2009 10:01 AM >>>> Subject: Re: The M9 is a bargain! >>>> >>>> >>>> Strangely enough, but it seems the following idea wasn't voiced on >>>> this list. My understanding is that for order of EUR 1500 one can have >>>> their M8(.2) upgraded to M9. I saw on EBay used M8 going for USD 2500 >>>> or so. So for like USD 5000 one can get oneself M9 in M8's body with >>>> proper 1 year warranty by Leica. Some might say it is a reasonably >>>> good deal. >>>> >>>> On Tue, Sep 29, 2009 at 9:59 AM, David Mann <dm...@bluemoon.net.nz> >>>> wrote: >>>>> >>>>> On Sep 28, 2009, at 8:48 PM, Dario Bonazza wrote: >>>>> >>>>>> Cheap guy as I am, I'll at least wait for used, well brassed M9s to be >>>>>> available before I get one. >>>>> >>>>> That's when they'll be collectible and sell for even more. Better get >>>>> one >>>>> now. >>>>> >>>>> Dave >>>>> >>>>> -- >>>>> PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List >>>>> PDML@pdml.net >>>>> http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net >>>>> to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and >>>>> follow the directions. >>>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> -- >>>> Boris >>>> >>>> -- >>>> PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List >>>> PDML@pdml.net >>>> http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net >>>> to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and >>>> follow the directions. >>>> >>>> >>>> -- >>>> PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List >>>> PDML@pdml.net >>>> http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net >>>> to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and >>>> follow the directions. >>>> >>> >>> >>> >>> -- >>> Boris >>> >>> -- >>> PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List >>> PDML@pdml.net >>> http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net >>> to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and >>> follow the directions. >> >> >> -- >> PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List >> PDML@pdml.net >> http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net >> to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and >> follow the directions. >> > > > > -- > Boris > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > PDML@pdml.net > http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net > to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow > the directions. >
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