jsrockit
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or I was replying to the part where he said he didn't hear the complaints until newer models were brought to the market. 🙄
Leica M8 in 2016, bad idea?
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or I was replying to the part where he said he didn't hear the complaints until newer models were brought to the market. 🙄
faris
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Not a bad idea at all; if one is prepared to accept the well documented issues of the M8.
I bought 2 new M8s when they came out. I still use them.
They have traveled the world with me. And my M8s have allowed me to produce images that, in my limited capacity as a photog, have been wonderful.
Many hang on the walls of family and friends. Not to mention having been used in pamphlets and magazines of international charities.
But I have to take issue with those that have hit out at an image posted in this thread saying that it showed no advantages over any taken with a digital p&s and/or canikon.
I could safely say that of any image posted in this, or any other, forum. Any camera ( except specialist shots e.g macro ) could be taken with any imaging device.
To imply such, is insensitive and to some extent displays ignorance of the choices people make.
Here are some of the images I made with my M8s. Of course, they could have been made, even made better, with any camera. But these were not. These were made with the M8. The process, the lens, the handling , the M8 and I made these images. Blame me for the image quality.
And for the last one; from one of the many places the M8 went with me, and since I too use a cane now a days...
I bought 2 new M8s when they came out. I still use them.
They have traveled the world with me. And my M8s have allowed me to produce images that, in my limited capacity as a photog, have been wonderful.
Many hang on the walls of family and friends. Not to mention having been used in pamphlets and magazines of international charities.
But I have to take issue with those that have hit out at an image posted in this thread saying that it showed no advantages over any taken with a digital p&s and/or canikon.
I could safely say that of any image posted in this, or any other, forum. Any camera ( except specialist shots e.g macro ) could be taken with any imaging device.
To imply such, is insensitive and to some extent displays ignorance of the choices people make.
Here are some of the images I made with my M8s. Of course, they could have been made, even made better, with any camera. But these were not. These were made with the M8. The process, the lens, the handling , the M8 and I made these images. Blame me for the image quality.
And for the last one; from one of the many places the M8 went with me, and since I too use a cane now a days...
Lou Iaquinto
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Hi Faris,
You've made some outstanding images with your M8s. My favorite is the final one of the woman with the cane.
I've been following this thread since it started. I blame you for my decision to buy an M8, thank you.
Take care,
Lou
You've made some outstanding images with your M8s. My favorite is the final one of the woman with the cane.
I've been following this thread since it started. I blame you for my decision to buy an M8, thank you.
Take care,
Lou
faris
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Hi Lou.
Just make sure you buy from someone reputable with a reasonable warranty.
Good luck and enjoy the wonderful M8.
Just make sure you buy from someone reputable with a reasonable warranty.
Good luck and enjoy the wonderful M8.
greenkea
Newbie
Great thread! In particular the images Faris. Am thinking now is the time to add an M8 to my M6 + 35mm f2 Summicron.
Would be interested in an opinion as to 2006 M8 versus 2008 M8. One from reputable deter with limited warranty and the newer one "caveat emptor". Price differential, of course, of nearly USD 300.
Would be interested in an opinion as to 2006 M8 versus 2008 M8. One from reputable deter with limited warranty and the newer one "caveat emptor". Price differential, of course, of nearly USD 300.
fenixv8
Established
My first RF was a M8 and I absolutely loved it. Its what drew me back into photography. As I was shooting more I wanted more out of the camera, mainly higher iso and the ability to use other specialty lens. I eventually traded in my mint 1300 exposure M8 for a M240. The M240 has been good to me and I use it for personal work, Studio, Weddings and School assignments. But something was missing. For all the new things that the M240 could do I missed the things that the M8 did best. It might just be GAS but i purchased a M8 the other day and am using it as my everyday camera for personal work. I specifically went with the M8 because it was cheaper than the M9 and I didnt want to have to worry about sending it out for eventual sensor corrosion repair.
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