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Hi everyone--
The subject line is misleading. I actually just got my first M, the M8, but my second Leica. Perhaps, my favorite camera ever is the R8, which I've had since early last decade, because of the build quality and the 50mm Summicron. I bought the M8 used via mail order from a dealer and it showed up today. I'm completely delighted by the thing! It looks and feels like a nearly perfect object. (Of course, I'll probably be complaining once I have a chance to shoot tomorrow about IR problems, rangefinder calibration, shutter faults, frame lines, etc. ;-)
Although I've handled an M8 before, I was shocked when I pulled it out of the box by how small it is. It's certainly bigger than my GF1, but not by a huge margin. Next, I was surprised by its condition. Even though I bought it used and got what I thought was a good deal in relation to the no-warranty copies selling on eBay, the body looks nearly brand new. The plastic on the bottom plate is still there. In fact, the plastic is the only thing on the camera that seems to show any sign of wear from what I can tell so far.
The problem with this, is that I now want to keep the camera in great shape! Ugh! (If only it had some scratches and rub marks already! Haha!) I put a cover on the LCD screen, but what about the rest of the camera? I plan to carry it around with a small lens attached and won't be bringing any additional lenses with me. I would like to just keep it in my messenger bag, as I've done with the GF1. However, my bag offers little protection, so, perhaps, I'll purchase a small pouch or insert. Any suggestions for those?
One of the things I haven't done a good job of protecting on my SLRs is the viewfinder. Mine usually end up getting scratched up. Now, with the M, I have glass areas on both the front and rear of the camera for the rangefinder. How do you keep these in good shape? How do you clean them--air + microfiber?
I would also love to hear any general tips for protecting your Ms--while shooting, walking, traveling, anything--or, well, anything at all that a newcomer should know.
BTW, I guess a Luigi case might be in order, but I'm not sure I can shell out for one right now. Any other similar options available?
This forum has been very useful to me already and I truly appreciate your help and apologize for my newbie's obsession with my new camera.
Thanks!
The subject line is misleading. I actually just got my first M, the M8, but my second Leica. Perhaps, my favorite camera ever is the R8, which I've had since early last decade, because of the build quality and the 50mm Summicron. I bought the M8 used via mail order from a dealer and it showed up today. I'm completely delighted by the thing! It looks and feels like a nearly perfect object. (Of course, I'll probably be complaining once I have a chance to shoot tomorrow about IR problems, rangefinder calibration, shutter faults, frame lines, etc. ;-)
Although I've handled an M8 before, I was shocked when I pulled it out of the box by how small it is. It's certainly bigger than my GF1, but not by a huge margin. Next, I was surprised by its condition. Even though I bought it used and got what I thought was a good deal in relation to the no-warranty copies selling on eBay, the body looks nearly brand new. The plastic on the bottom plate is still there. In fact, the plastic is the only thing on the camera that seems to show any sign of wear from what I can tell so far.
The problem with this, is that I now want to keep the camera in great shape! Ugh! (If only it had some scratches and rub marks already! Haha!) I put a cover on the LCD screen, but what about the rest of the camera? I plan to carry it around with a small lens attached and won't be bringing any additional lenses with me. I would like to just keep it in my messenger bag, as I've done with the GF1. However, my bag offers little protection, so, perhaps, I'll purchase a small pouch or insert. Any suggestions for those?
One of the things I haven't done a good job of protecting on my SLRs is the viewfinder. Mine usually end up getting scratched up. Now, with the M, I have glass areas on both the front and rear of the camera for the rangefinder. How do you keep these in good shape? How do you clean them--air + microfiber?
I would also love to hear any general tips for protecting your Ms--while shooting, walking, traveling, anything--or, well, anything at all that a newcomer should know.
BTW, I guess a Luigi case might be in order, but I'm not sure I can shell out for one right now. Any other similar options available?
This forum has been very useful to me already and I truly appreciate your help and apologize for my newbie's obsession with my new camera.
Thanks!
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