The Pier at Sunset

[Tenor1]

Our local camera shop had a Leica evening, allowing us to try the M-8. This is the Redondo Beach pier with a beautiful Southern California sunset as the background.

[andit]

Hi Carlos,

Beautiful images, especially #2 with the incandescent lamps lighting up the pier. How did you find the M8? These look like you really enjoyed it.

Andreas

[stuny]

Carlos -

I've not been to that pier -- It's clear I need to visit. A lovely series for light, detail and color.

[Tenor1]

Thanks for the kind words Andreas and Stuart. The camera performs beautifully and at the end of the evening I told the Leica rep I would purchase one but changed my mind after viewing pictures taken by my sister. Every picture was terribly blurred except those on the infinity setting. She has a stigmatism that makes manual focusing at big problem. I did not want to make such an investment unless both of us could use the camera.

I opted for a D-Lux 4 and very happy with it's results. The small size suits my needs more.

[Marquinius]

Carlos,

I like this series and at the end like #2 best. Lovely reflections and colors. Btw: with your set of camera's I would either think twice before buying an M8 or ... run away with the one you had in hand

Marco

[Tenor1]

Hi Marco,

The M-8 certainly is tempting but I am quite content with the camera I use. I've always been a little nervous about changing lenses with dirt and dust problems. That's major reason I never ventured into the DSLR world and got the V-Lux.

I must agree with everyone regarding picture #2. All of these pictures were taken within minutes of each other just as the sun set. The M-8 really captured the color variation of the sky and is exactly how I saw it.

[vdb]

Carlos, I must agree, #2 is outstanding. Well done.

[psquared]

I agree. #2 is exceptional. Well done, Carlos.

Peter

[Tenor1]

Thanks Peter,

It's great when the lighting is just perfect as was the case for that photo. The M8 really captures the subtle color changes beautifully.