johnloumiles Posted June 13, 2011 Share #1 Posted June 13, 2011 Advertisement (gone after registration) Is anyone here work or know anyone that works professionally using the M8 as their primary tool currently? Whether its reportage or editorial, maybe advertising is a stretch since its not always the photographers choice. Was it widely used when it first came out 7 years ago or did most pros stick with the M7? I'm referring to printed media and not so much wedding or portrait work. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Erik Gunst Lund Posted June 13, 2011 Share #2 Posted June 13, 2011 Not exclusively but as an addition to a Nikon D3. Marketing stuff advertisements and technical sales documentation. The graphical designers likes the look and sharpness from both, it's mostly the glass that makes the difference IMHO Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnloumiles Posted June 13, 2011 Author Share #3 Posted June 13, 2011 Thanks, I agree about the lenses and personally (I just got 75mm Summarit). I'm looking to start shooting some editorial and I just want to use the M8 exclusively. I have Canon 60 D w/grip but I'm not willing to invest in a decent lens system for that as well. Glad to know it works for you! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Z.Wang Posted June 14, 2011 Share #4 Posted June 14, 2011 Is anyone here work or know anyone that works professionally using the M8 as their primary tool currently? Whether its reportage or editorial, maybe advertising is a stretch since its not always the photographers choice. Was it widely used when it first came out 7 years ago or did most pros stick with the M7? I'm referring to printed media and not so much wedding or portrait work. Used M8 alongside a 5DII for printed life size posters for fashion advertisement, ended up with similar sharpness and detail, 35mm summarit and 50mm summicron used. 5DII had the potential to go much bigger though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pgk Posted June 14, 2011 Share #5 Posted June 14, 2011 Is anyone here work or know anyone that works professionally using the M8 as their primary tool currently? As my camera of choice - yes. As an only camera - no. The M system has its place and is a brilliant but is not versatile for all work. I suspect that few photographers are in the position of using any M camera as a primary/only tool. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
H. James Wolf Posted June 14, 2011 Share #6 Posted June 14, 2011 I have been using an M8 for weekly newspaper work for three years. It's not my only digital - I have Canon for sports, etc., but the M8 is fine if I'm primarily carrying film Leicas. It works well in specific circumstances, but it's not a universal digital camera. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnloumiles Posted June 18, 2011 Author Share #7 Posted June 18, 2011 Advertisement (gone after registration) Thank you for your replies, its nice to hear your M8 has complimented you in the field one way or the other. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AncientCityPhoto Posted June 21, 2011 Share #8 Posted June 21, 2011 I use mine for a mix of my work depending what the job is. I do mostly architecture / panoramic work. I also do portraits, events, and live performance. I use the M8 wherever I can get away with it because I like the look better. When I need large size, or a lot of technical movements I use a 5DmkII with shift lenses and or a fisheye. I use the Leica for architectural details, creative shots, and non-360-degree panoramas with a 21mm lens. For and event or portrait work, the Leica is fantastic. I have a new architectural brochure coming out and several of the shots in it are from the M8. It's funny that often the M8 shots are first to be selected by clients. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparkie Posted June 22, 2011 Share #9 Posted June 22, 2011 could you post some of your M8 shots - would love to see them Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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