vrlr
Newbie
I am being sorely tempted to get an M8. The used prices are not that unreasonable any longer. I had been saving up so the money isn't the issue.
I have never used a proper range finder. I did have a G2 that I used, a lot. I really really liked that camera. But it was auto focus, it had a masking finder, it wasn't a true rangefinder per se. I ended up giving it to my father a few years ago. Basically because I just don't find myself shooting film any longer.
The m8 appeals to me because of its back to basics approach. The really fast lenses, the small size and the beautiful build quality.
I'd use it primarily as a hobby camera. Personal photos, candids, street work. It would end up being used a lot in doors in low light. Black and white would be used mostly. Basically the way I am using my D300 and 50 1.4 now.
I know it doesn't have 5D/ D700 iso capabilities. But I figure iso 640 with a 1.4 lens should get me pretty far.
I think it would be fun. I'm hesitant because: 1- I've never had a leica rangefinder, and frame lines etc might not be my liking. 2- its undoubtably not cutting edge sensor, and even at 3K still expensive, 3- everyone seems to have so many grumbles and complaints about it
I already have a d300 for work, and a G9 for play. I just think it might be fun to try a totally new kind of camera. Part of me thinks learning a rangefinder, manual focus, might get my creative juices flowing. I know a d700 or 5DmkII is technically a more competent camera. I know they have better sensors, better ISO, better ergonomics. But I'm 95% happy with my D300, so it doesn't make sense to spend 3K for something that's not radically different.
Am I nuts?
I have never used a proper range finder. I did have a G2 that I used, a lot. I really really liked that camera. But it was auto focus, it had a masking finder, it wasn't a true rangefinder per se. I ended up giving it to my father a few years ago. Basically because I just don't find myself shooting film any longer.
The m8 appeals to me because of its back to basics approach. The really fast lenses, the small size and the beautiful build quality.
I'd use it primarily as a hobby camera. Personal photos, candids, street work. It would end up being used a lot in doors in low light. Black and white would be used mostly. Basically the way I am using my D300 and 50 1.4 now.
I know it doesn't have 5D/ D700 iso capabilities. But I figure iso 640 with a 1.4 lens should get me pretty far.
I think it would be fun. I'm hesitant because: 1- I've never had a leica rangefinder, and frame lines etc might not be my liking. 2- its undoubtably not cutting edge sensor, and even at 3K still expensive, 3- everyone seems to have so many grumbles and complaints about it
I already have a d300 for work, and a G9 for play. I just think it might be fun to try a totally new kind of camera. Part of me thinks learning a rangefinder, manual focus, might get my creative juices flowing. I know a d700 or 5DmkII is technically a more competent camera. I know they have better sensors, better ISO, better ergonomics. But I'm 95% happy with my D300, so it doesn't make sense to spend 3K for something that's not radically different.
Am I nuts?