Erm...
I think you got all your facts wrong.
Digital M reliable? I dont quite agree............ I think your D300 is less prone to break down really. I'm not trying to be a snob here but honestly, your entire sale of DSLR set up would leave you with a not very good condition M8 with leftovers just for one UV/IR filter & still lens-less...
Why not try film RF from Konica/Voigtlander/Zeiss? or their lenses as an alternative to Leica?
Leica isn't everything really, it is not a magical tool.
Good example would be.......
I'm pretty sure ZoomP shoots better with the M9 + noctilux in comparison to JJ Lin with the same setup........
Hahahahaha! Sorry Dave! :bsmilie:
I think you need to explore deeper, read up more before taking the plunge.
You dont need a RF to shoot street. Check out these 2 guys from the streets sub forum, all shot on DSLR.
http://www.clubsnap.com/forums/threads/644960-Banana_Man-Perfected-Imperfections...
http://www.clubsnap.com/forums/threads/729290-Documenting-the-Human-Condition
I would suggest starting small to try if you would like the RF system or meet up with the guys during the next monthly outing to give the RF a system a test drive.