fWord Posted August 11, 2011 Share #41 Posted August 11, 2011 Advertisement (gone after registration) I'd reckon LA is just as dangerous as Melb Haha, and that's exactly where I'll be walking with my M8 this holiday. I'll leave the big backpack and DSLR gear in my hotel or at my aunt's place while roaming the big cities. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Clive Murray-White Posted August 11, 2011 Share #42 Posted August 11, 2011 I used to work at Melbourne Uni - I know what you mean about a bit North - bloody students colonising good working class suburbs - mind you Gertrude St Fitzroy still gives me the creeps late at night - but I am middle aged - maybe even close to geriatric Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
erl Posted August 11, 2011 Share #43 Posted August 11, 2011 Around Melb Uni and Collinwood are great locatiuons for 'street' work during the day. Buy lunch at any of the snack bars and sit with a camera. Usually very rewarding. The CBD of course is just a goldfish bowl, with lots of 'goldfish', but still interesting. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
inthethick Posted August 13, 2011 Share #44 Posted August 13, 2011 I have an M8, and would jump to an M9 once the expenditure becomes sensible for me. But I think the M8 is one of the most important camera in Leica's line-up, precisely because it allows me and many other photographers who cannot afford the M9 an opportunity to experience rangefinder photography. The M8 is about half the price of an M9, but its IQ almost matches the M9's in most low ISO cases, and the crop factor is easily resolved if you are not a purist. It is still a very sensible purchase today, when there are not many alternatives in digital rangefinder photography. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
erl Posted August 13, 2011 Share #45 Posted August 13, 2011 I have an M8, and would jump to an M9 once the expenditure becomes sensible for me. But I think the M8 is one of the most important camera in Leica's line-up, precisely because it allows me and many other photographers who cannot afford the M9 an opportunity to experience rangefinder photography. The M8 is about half the price of an M9, but its IQ almost matches the M9's in most low ISO cases, and the crop factor is easily resolved if you are not a purist. It is still a very sensible purchase today, when there are not many alternatives in digital rangefinder photography. Welcome to this forum and may you enjoy our company as well as your M8, a truly great camera, despite comparisons. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wda Posted August 13, 2011 Share #46 Posted August 13, 2011 I have an M8, and would jump to an M9 once the expenditure becomes sensible for me. But I think the M8 is one of the most important camera in Leica's line-up, precisely because it allows me and many other photographers who cannot afford the M9 an opportunity to experience rangefinder photography. The M8 is about half the price of an M9, but its IQ almost matches the M9's in most low ISO cases, and the crop factor is easily resolved if you are not a purist. It is still a very sensible purchase today, when there are not many alternatives in digital rangefinder photography. inthethick, Welcome to the Forum! It is heart-warming to read a realistic and enthusiastic assessment such as yours. The M8 has settled down to be a great camera with an important pedigree and an impressive family of lenses and users. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmanda Posted August 15, 2011 Share #47 Posted August 15, 2011 Advertisement (gone after registration) Not long ago there was a spate of drive-by shootings in these areas, part of a family feud, I'd imagine. Seriously, I think there's bad people in ANY suburb, and I've run into a few snobs from the more 'elite' suburbs who I'd like to forget. That said, most of my friends thought I was mad to work where I am now. OK, I think I'm on the same page now the media loved those drive bys at the time Seems to be quite a few of us Aussies on here, that is brilliant Back on topic - I've only had my M8 about a month. I have no idea how to use it properly and most of my photos are out of focus but I'm having a ball using it. People on the streets just don't notice it... if thats not a reason to use a M8 I don't know what is . It's just a camera.. a super cool camera! I can't wait to master it and be proud to show some photos... I'm a way off there I think! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
inthethick Posted August 15, 2011 Share #48 Posted August 15, 2011 Thanks Erl and Wda Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyne Posted August 17, 2011 Share #49 Posted August 17, 2011 Because its fun! Honestly. I have more fun with my photography using my M8 than I did using a DSLR or any other digital camera. It brings me back to the first real camera I used (an old Voigtlander Vitomatic II Rangefinder) and made it fun again. Specs on paper etc etc etc don't really matter to me as much as having a camera that I LOVE using and use it almost every day. Also, I travel a lot for work so for me the small size of the camera and lenses is huge benefit because I can carry my work equipment and the camera kit without any space issues. Not to mention its a joy to carry around all day long when hiking or walking around the city. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cfx Posted August 17, 2011 Share #50 Posted August 17, 2011 The (digital & film) M is still my preferred tool of trade. I use the M8 because I don't see that advantages of the M9 which justify the money... On the 1,33 crop sensor I'm quite happy with 28mm 2.8 and 50mm 1.5 For night shots I would prefer a 35mm 1.4 (therefore I'm looking since weeks for a used voigtlander nokotn 35mm 1,4, but can't finde one) Moreover I'm at the moment in central america for more than a year. I work for a university project here and I like the small, robust and handy Leica M. Sure, the M8 has an old sensor/chip, but with a fast lens and Lightroom 3 ISO 1250 is for me usable. Still ISO 2500 is ok in black and white. Furthermore I primarily shoot b&w... In combination with my M2 and a 28mm and a 50mm lens I've the perfect equipment for my work. Since I use this, I stopped thinking about other cameras and watching to Nikon, Canon etc... Only a CV 35mm 1.4 for low light would be nice (come one guys, sell you stuff ) . 50mm is quit long for daily low light work... Not before a M10 with really good high ISO performance (and without the other bullshit like liveview, evil viewfinder etc...) will get my attention. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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