The M8

[Nemo]

The link does not works Jorge.

:bang:

 

[retrocam]

The chrome M8 is beautiful.... what was the link for? The link doesn't work....

 

[sunsworth]

why would jorge give us fake images?

Because he isn't God and wants to raise revenue through hits to the site. The more charitable answer is because he believes the images to be a true representation of the camera - whether they are or not is another matter.

 

[Jungle Jim]

"What's that blue dot....I don't remember seeing that compass rose button..." If I were a sneaky bugger working for Leica, I would have sent out a bunch of these photos to various ad and news agencies pre-release to see who leaked by using a canary trap. A canary trap is a method for exposing an information leak, that involves giving different versions of sensitive information to each of a group of suspects and seeing which version gets leaked. Each picture is unique, very close to the real product, but not actually the product. When the picture shows up in public, Leica knows exactly which ad agency released the pics. The real pictures are sent out just days prior to the official release date. Something from a Tom Clancy novel, but actually in use by various government and ad agencies. I just love conspiracy theories, eh?

 

[Nemo]

I think it could be the link to the M8 forum. There is a new post: the new Tri Elmar 16-21. And it is not a fake:

http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/showthread.php?goto=newpost&t=27493

 

[Marc-A.]

Because he isn't God and wants to raise revenue through hits to the site. The more charitable answer is because he believes the images to be a true representation of the camera - whether they are or not is another matter.

Snakes can bite!

 

[eddie con]

the thread does not seem to work.

 

[MP Guy]

Ok, Link to chrome M8 is this thread here which you are reading.

http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=27452

Link to Tri-Elmar and viewfinder is:

http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=27493

 

[BillBingham2]

Looks like it has a BEAUTIFUL viewfinder!!!

They seem to have done better than I expected.

B2 (;->

 

[Nemo]

Thanks!!!!!

In addition to the Tri-Elmar it is expected a 28mm f/2.8 ASPH lens. The previous 28/2.8 was even bigger than the 28/2 ASPH. I expect a very small lens, at an affordable price !!!

 

[Rich Silfver]

Look at it


Have you held Leica before? you know how small it is? even as it is placed at the momment you will touch it with your thumb.

Not sure how this matters as the camera is already designed (regardless if this is an actual photo of it or not) - but if there is a menu selector as in these photos I would personally prefer to have it where it is shown and NOT in the upper right corner.

Then again, I can't stand most Nikon cameras so I may be biased.

 

[ywenz]

I'd pefer a wheel in the back, ala Canon DSLR, becuase it is the superior method to adjust exposure compentsation and aperture.... directional pad blows...

However, I suspect it'll be rather hard to spin a wheel at the rear of the camera given the dimension of the M-body...

 

[FrankS]

Going back to the "Is it real?" question, the shadow of the camera (in frontal view) is definitly PS generated. It is phoney.

 

[Rich Silfver]

Going back to the "Is it real?" question, the shadow of the camera (in frontal view) is definitly PS generated. It is phoney.

So I guess we're at;

a) These are actual photos of the M8,
b) These are fake photos of the M8,
c) These are accurate computer renderings of what the M8 will look like,
d) These are fake/incorrect computer renderings of what the M8 will look like.

At this point I'm torn between c and d.

Jorge how did you get these and what makes you believe they are real?

 

[Bob Ross]

I'd pefer a wheel in the back, ala Canon DSLR, becuase it is the superior method to adjust exposure compentsation and aperture.... directional pad blows...

However, I suspect it'll be rather hard to spin a wheel at the rear of the camera given the dimension of the M-body...

There does appear to be a ring around the directional pad, which might be a zoom control (magnifier icon)in play mode. In record mode maybe it can be assigned to exposure compensation...and where will that show?
That "info" button might access shooting parameters in record mode and in play mode access histograms, blown highlights, EXIF etc.
You may be right about the size issue.
Bob

 

[MP Guy]

Rich and others that question the authenticity of the photos. In Sept you will see more showings of the same. The big trade show is just a few eeks away.

Ever pick up a camera manual and wonder about the actual camera used for the instructions? It has some sort of funny look to it but its real.

 

[MarkM6]

Wow!!!!

Wow!!!!

Great. Nose-grease on the damn screen on yet another camera.

You use your left eye at the viewfinder???? Am I missing something here??? How many of photogs like you are out there with Leica Rangefinders who use their left eyes?

 

[Ted Witcher]

You use your left eye at the viewfinder???? Am I missing something here??? How many of photogs like you are out there with Leica Rangefinders who use their left eyes?

I do, unfortunately, on the Leica. On the Bessa, because it's 1:1, I use my right eye. I use the left on my M6 so I can steady the camera against the bridge of my nose. I also don't have to squint or close my right eye because it's staring into the black of the camera body. Unorthodox, maybe, but it works for me.

 

[back alley]

You use your left eye at the viewfinder???? Am I missing something here??? How many of photogs like you are out there with Leica Rangefinders who use their left eyes?

i think we did a poll on this too.
there are many left eyed shooters here.

 

[MP Guy]

I removed these photos until I double confirmed their authenticity. Several east coast dealers have confirmed to me that this is the photo they have seen. Although they may look like PS work, they confirm its what they know to exist.