pizzahut88
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After using my new M8 for two weeks,
I think it is almost perfect, but there are functions I want!
Who isn't greedy for more functions?
(1) 6 bit coding is restrictive:
Let's face it, there are plenty of lenses from other brands we use.
There should be a menu option for us to input the focal length, just like the D200.
Perhaps a memory setting of 4-5 lens, so we can choose and set the lens name into the exif. I suppose most RF users have 4-5 lenses at least, a lens name input would be great!
(2) My Ricoh GR Digital has an interval timer, I would love to have one on my M8.
This is really useful. I hang the GRD on my neck, set the interval timer to take one shot every 15 seconds, then I walk into the subway, taking photos by itself. Ultra stealth function!
(3) An external ISO button?
I have never used the 'protect' button. But I change the ISO very often.
Do you use the 'protect' button?
Perhaps Leica could let us customise a button to our choice?
(4) The "film counter" is not backlit.
Couldn't Leica make a backlit LCD counter?
Beside, I wish M8 has a dial like the R-D1. Could you not admit the analog dial on the R-D1 is the most lovely display you have seen on a camera. Turn on the R-D1 and watch all the needles swing into place.
(5) When is Leica fixing the white-balance?
This is not a critical issue, I can shoot DNG all the time, but Leica should still fix the white-balance. But then given the advantage of DNG and lightroom/Capture One, why use jpg?
(6) I am waiting for SDHC support.
(7) Leica Digital Capture does not work in Vista.
This is not very important. I don't shoot in a studio. But this is useful if I do lens testing at home. And believe me, I do a lot of that. Not having to remove the bottom plate too often is great!
(8) I don't care about the IR issue.
I don't know what the big fuss was all about with the IR issues. I slapped on a filter and used the camera. Everything worked out fine. Just go and buy a filter. This IR issue had me scared from buying the M8 for almost a year. In hindsight, this was really a minor thing.
(9) Last, I really enjoyed using the M8.
Don't put out an M9 yet. Leica must take its time. The M8 is excellent already.
The simply DNG workflow into Capture One is already leathal enough.
I think it is almost perfect, but there are functions I want!
Who isn't greedy for more functions?
(1) 6 bit coding is restrictive:
Let's face it, there are plenty of lenses from other brands we use.
There should be a menu option for us to input the focal length, just like the D200.
Perhaps a memory setting of 4-5 lens, so we can choose and set the lens name into the exif. I suppose most RF users have 4-5 lenses at least, a lens name input would be great!
(2) My Ricoh GR Digital has an interval timer, I would love to have one on my M8.
This is really useful. I hang the GRD on my neck, set the interval timer to take one shot every 15 seconds, then I walk into the subway, taking photos by itself. Ultra stealth function!
(3) An external ISO button?
I have never used the 'protect' button. But I change the ISO very often.
Do you use the 'protect' button?
Perhaps Leica could let us customise a button to our choice?
(4) The "film counter" is not backlit.
Couldn't Leica make a backlit LCD counter?
Beside, I wish M8 has a dial like the R-D1. Could you not admit the analog dial on the R-D1 is the most lovely display you have seen on a camera. Turn on the R-D1 and watch all the needles swing into place.
(5) When is Leica fixing the white-balance?
This is not a critical issue, I can shoot DNG all the time, but Leica should still fix the white-balance. But then given the advantage of DNG and lightroom/Capture One, why use jpg?
(6) I am waiting for SDHC support.
(7) Leica Digital Capture does not work in Vista.
This is not very important. I don't shoot in a studio. But this is useful if I do lens testing at home. And believe me, I do a lot of that. Not having to remove the bottom plate too often is great!
(8) I don't care about the IR issue.
I don't know what the big fuss was all about with the IR issues. I slapped on a filter and used the camera. Everything worked out fine. Just go and buy a filter. This IR issue had me scared from buying the M8 for almost a year. In hindsight, this was really a minor thing.
(9) Last, I really enjoyed using the M8.
Don't put out an M9 yet. Leica must take its time. The M8 is excellent already.
The simply DNG workflow into Capture One is already leathal enough.
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