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
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SixPM
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The M8 would require you to have a different discipline in the way you see and shoot, it requires one to think a little more in advance than SLR's, where auto focus and exposure allows you to grab anything in sight (condition allowed). Whenever I take the M8 or range finder out, I tend to hunt for my subject, usually street candid and people, since the focus is a lot slower, this require me to first pre-set the focus after I find my subject, if time or situation allowed I then re-focus, otherwise if timing is more important, then my pre-focus is already in the ball park, I rather take the photo than to miss the shot.
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KM-25
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I am pretty sure I am going to sell my M8 to raise some padding from a not so great third quarter and to put more funds into the Kodachrome Project.
It has been great, now is perfect with the latest firmware. It has the warranty until August of next year. Three batteries, three 2GB Lexar cards, some average wear, brassing.
I am thinking of $3,300.
Does that sound about right?
It has been great, now is perfect with the latest firmware. It has the warranty until August of next year. Three batteries, three 2GB Lexar cards, some average wear, brassing.
I am thinking of $3,300.
Does that sound about right?
Gary Sandhu
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Get it. The 2.00 firmware corrects the white balance problems and the auto iso is good. I had it, sold it, and bought another -- great camera. Keep it for a year before deciding you don't like it -- you have to learn how to use it (not the electronics! But learn to pre-focus, pre-visualize the photo and shoot in 1/7 the wink of an eye!).