mtwo
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Wanted one badly bought one
Wanted one badly bought one
I have been a Leica M user since the early 60s. I really wanted one and finally put together the cash and bought one in July of 07. I really liked the camera. The frame line difference takes a bit of getting used to and the requirement to code lenses left me wondering about the software and menu system.
I found the files tough to deal with in comparison to those I was getting from my SLR. The .jpg stuff was worthless to begin with and stayed that way through the firmware changes. The raw files require quite a lot of work. I am a PSCS user and never could like the software Leica provided.
The filter requirement was bothersome the cyan fringe with wide lenses was really a nuisance. Filters helped.
I finally sold mine. The operation of the camera is very M like the feedback is immediate and the camera can be fun but the files are a constant source of frustration, at least they were for me. I did regret selling it but the M7 is still a lot of fun to use but the immediate feedback is not there and the cost is just as just as ridiculous.
Walk in with both eyes open. Rent one if you can. There are some M8 files in my gallery on Pbase here: http://www.pbase.com/dahlstetphoto
Apologize for the long post. John
Wanted one badly bought one
I have been a Leica M user since the early 60s. I really wanted one and finally put together the cash and bought one in July of 07. I really liked the camera. The frame line difference takes a bit of getting used to and the requirement to code lenses left me wondering about the software and menu system.
I found the files tough to deal with in comparison to those I was getting from my SLR. The .jpg stuff was worthless to begin with and stayed that way through the firmware changes. The raw files require quite a lot of work. I am a PSCS user and never could like the software Leica provided.
The filter requirement was bothersome the cyan fringe with wide lenses was really a nuisance. Filters helped.
I finally sold mine. The operation of the camera is very M like the feedback is immediate and the camera can be fun but the files are a constant source of frustration, at least they were for me. I did regret selling it but the M7 is still a lot of fun to use but the immediate feedback is not there and the cost is just as just as ridiculous.
Walk in with both eyes open. Rent one if you can. There are some M8 files in my gallery on Pbase here: http://www.pbase.com/dahlstetphoto
Apologize for the long post. John