buranca Posted July 8, 2011 Share #1 Posted July 8, 2011 Advertisement (gone after registration) Hi all, Not but a few hours ago... I posted on another thread about watching the OP make the transition from an X1 to an M8. I suggested that I was on the "razor's edge" between the two and was looking forward to see how he gets along. I am an impatient sort. My new-to-me M8 will be here tomorrow! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Gerard Posted July 8, 2011 Share #2 Posted July 8, 2011 You're going to love it. Welcome. Look forward to seeing some of your images with it. What lens/es have you secured? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
buranca Posted July 8, 2011 Author Share #3 Posted July 8, 2011 Hi, Thanks for the welcome to the M8 world! Re: lenses... well that was really the decision maker. I felt as though the fixed lens of the X1 may have limited me. I have a 50 LUX V2 that I use w/ my M6C as well as 35/50/90/135 LTM's that I use with my IIIc/f. After seeing the thread here about the digital M's using old glass - I just had to try! I would like to source quality adapters for at least the 35 and 90 LTM's and that will likely be the next purchase after a UV/IR cut filter - though I expect 90% of my work will be B/W. I feel like a kid on Xmas Eve! Probably won't get much sleep tonight! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JKphotography Posted July 9, 2011 Share #4 Posted July 9, 2011 Welcome to the forum! I've only been using the M8 for a couple of days but i love it! Regarding the LTM to M mount adapter: I've read some interesting things about the Voigtländer adapter and it's quality. I haven't done any in depth investigation about different quality though. Regards, Joël Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
maccaco Posted July 9, 2011 Share #5 Posted July 9, 2011 Welcome leicaman Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomv Posted July 9, 2011 Share #6 Posted July 9, 2011 Welcome to this wonderful world. Btw there is a Social Group on this forum called 'De Nederlandsche Leica Societeit'. You may be interested. Happy shooting! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramosa Posted July 9, 2011 Share #7 Posted July 9, 2011 Advertisement (gone after registration) The M8 really changed how I shoot (all for the better) and how much I love photography. Congrats and please enjoy! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
buranca Posted July 9, 2011 Author Share #8 Posted July 9, 2011 The quest is over. My life complete. What a camera! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
buranca Posted July 15, 2011 Author Share #9 Posted July 15, 2011 All, Almost a week in and I frankly have not had much time to spend with it. I hope to get out this weekend! So far, I love it. As much as I love film - I must admit to feeling a bit of liberation! I have baselined the camera to the factory default settings and installed the latest firmware. For now, I am shooting completely AUTO and just trying to get a feel for the camera. I love the simplicity of the handling and I love the simple menu structure and navigation of the screen. My initial impressions are that we will get along just fine. I find the thickness of the body to be the biggest difference/obstacle so far compared to my M6. I have tried it with the Thumbs Up EP1 and frankly, I think I like it better without. I am also experimenting with a BUG soft release and the verdict is still out on that. At this point, I think I am leaning towards leaving the camera bare without any accessories and perhaps just add a halfcase. The camera simply feels more right in my hands that way versus the M6 with the EP1 and a grip - both of which I think it needs. Remarkably, even with the .68x - I seem to find the camera easier to focus than my .72x M6 with the MP optics upgrade! My vision is a mess, so only time will tell if that observation holds true. I need to move to contacts, I think, or figure out how to get one of those variable diopter magnifiers into the states! I have been shooting in COLOR DNG+JPG (fine) and converting some to B/W using HLS conversion in Photoshop Elements. I have been pleasantly surprised that the COLOR, while not perfect - is not too bad, filterless. With that said, I have bought a Leica E43 UV/IR cut filter that I awaiting delivery on. I am looking forward to see how things look after using it. I also purchased (awaiting these too) Voigtlander LTM adapters and I am very excited to expand/contract my horizons with some of my old glass! At this point, all I have to add is that anyone considering the jump as I was - GO FOR IT! It has been one of the most, if not THEE most satisfying camera purchase I have ever made... no regrets at all! Hopefully, I can have some samples after this weekend! Regards, Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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