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Canon rebates April 14 - 27 2013
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BoarderPhreak
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Ahh, nice - it's that time of year again.
I think I'm rapidly approaching the point where I'm going to upgrade my aging 1D Mark IIn to a 5D Mark III. I've got a bag full of L lenses that sit unused since switching to Leica in 2008...
I think I'm rapidly approaching the point where I'm going to upgrade my aging 1D Mark IIn to a 5D Mark III. I've got a bag full of L lenses that sit unused since switching to Leica in 2008...
ddbowdoin
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Leica film or digital?
BoarderPhreak
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"Yes."
Mostly digital, but also film. M7 and M8/M9. I just got tired of schlepping the Canon gear around.
ddbowdoin
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"Yes."
Mostly digital, but also film. M7, M8 and M9.
yikes!
I've used them all but never purchased myself... I prefer the M6, I'm a fully mechanical guy myself. Isn't the M7 battery dependent for it's shutter?
BoarderPhreak
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Heh. I started with a Zeiss Ikon, which got me hooked on rangefinders again (after a looong SLR-based absence). Then ended up with an M8. Upgraded to M9, picked up an M7. Now selling M8. LOL.
The M7 does have a meter, and yes - is mostly battery dependent with its new electronically-controlled shutter... However 1/60 and 1/125 are still mechanical, so if the battery dies you're still shooting. I went the M7 route because I'm a huge aperture priority shooter - it was a no-brainer.
Hard to pick the ZI vs. M7; both have their plusses and minuses. The ZI actually was recently discontinued.
Congrats - you will love the 17-55. Great choice!Last night I got a rebate on the 17-55 f/2.8!! Price with rebate was $999 from B&H (saw the same price on Amazon).
BoarderPhreak
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^ Yeah, that's a nice lens!