jonnyboy Posted August 1, 2015 Share #821 Posted August 1, 2015 Advertisement (gone after registration) I really love my M8 and is been my companion almost every day since I bought it.... but I feel like I want to update and I would like to hear your opinions on this - as it was extremely helpful when I was thinking to buy my M8.I use my M8 as a main camera, my old 7D is been stored in the bag for months...probably a year now. I recently start doing photography for some live gigs and my main struggle is shooting in dark environment. I use mainly my Voigtlander 35mm F1.4 which is helpful with its small aperture when situations occur...but it's really hard to keep the subject in focus at 1.4 - specially with a moving subject and a dark environment. But I don't do only gigs at night - actually I mostly enjoy doing street photography for myself - and I'm absolutely happy with the M8. I'm a black and white shooters and I'm considering upgrading to a Monochrom (the first version!) even though I'm really afraid to miss the option to shoot color. And I miss the full frame factor, honestly. What you guys would advice me? I know the Monochrom is more versatile with the ISO...is full frame....and has the same body has the M8 (which I love! Dont really like the modern 246 etc)... Or should I maybe try to get an M9? Even though apparently we pretty there with the ISO, right? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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david strachan Posted August 1, 2015 Share #822 Posted August 1, 2015 (edited) Hi jonnyboy, You've got a lot of conundrums there... Gigs and low light need high ISO ability and/or fast lenses. Both have their drawbacks. I am assuming flash is out of the question?? "Dragging the Shutter" can be effective with flash. OTOH lighting at gigs usually has the players well lit, albeit by spotlights. The first question to resolve is...do you really need full frame? There are a lot of good APS sized sensors with huge ISO ranges. For example my Fuji XE-1 works well and takes just about any lenses made. Recently shot a choir in a very dark setting and got reasonable pics. I often use B&W to capture, but also take a raw file for colour if needed. I think you are going to have to work through this a bit yourself, no camera does everything. cheers Dave S Edited August 1, 2015 by david strachan 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ndf9 Posted August 2, 2015 Share #823 Posted August 2, 2015 This don't make it easer: I went from a M9 to a Monochrom (missing color) sold it and bought a 35mm M4P for full frame and a M8. I'm very happy with the M8 using it with M8RAW2DNG as option / fun. My second camera is a Nikon DF. The 1,33 crop is not a big issue, but i don't understand why i focus with the M8 much quicker then with the full frame M. (i use glasses) https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=996898747011747&set=pb.100000748943290.-2207520000.1438501190.&type=3&theater Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbealnz Posted August 2, 2015 Share #824 Posted August 2, 2015 I'd keep the M8, and use film for mono. You still have the M4? A while back I yearned for the Monochrom, until my old wiry Leica repair man said, "use the M6, cheaper and better". I still yearn for the Monochrom, but in some ways he's correct. That way you have. Leica, it is full frame, and it's mono. It has the advantage of doing color too if you ever want. Gary 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ndf9 Posted August 2, 2015 Share #825 Posted August 2, 2015 I'd keep the M8, and use film for mono. You still have the M4? A while back I yearned for the Monochrom, until my old wiry Leica repair man said, "use the M6, cheaper and better". I still yearn for the Monochrom, but in some ways he's correct. That way you have. Leica, it is full frame, and it's mono. It has the advantage of doing color too if you ever want. Gary I wanted say the Nikon DF is my other option. But yes you have right with Film (still have the M4) you can use it with everything you like 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 2, 2015 Share #826 Posted August 2, 2015 (edited) if leica solves the sensorproblem finally, i have to think about a ccd mono.....maybe ,for sure will keep the m8. Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! (m8/35cron) lambda. Edited August 2, 2015 by Guest Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! (m8/35cron) lambda. ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/160294-still-loving-the-m8/?do=findComment&comment=2864941'>More sharing options...
jonnyboy Posted August 3, 2015 Share #827 Posted August 3, 2015 Advertisement (gone after registration) if leica solves the sensorproblem finally, i have to think about a ccd mono.....maybe ,for sure will keep the m8. Which sensor problem? Did I miss anything? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pop Posted August 3, 2015 Share #828 Posted August 3, 2015 Perhaps this one? - Bookmarks to the M9 Sensor Corrosion Issue 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 6, 2015 Share #829 Posted August 6, 2015 Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! (m8/28) lambda. Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! (m8/28) lambda. ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/160294-still-loving-the-m8/?do=findComment&comment=2867568'>More sharing options...
csstevens Posted August 6, 2015 Share #830 Posted August 6, 2015 M8/35mm 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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david strachan Posted August 6, 2015 Share #832 Posted August 6, 2015 (edited) Hi mnutzer.. Nice framing and composition. Good geometry...HCB would be proud of you...Tones are all there. But are you processing according to your credo....? 21. Post-processing your images digitally should never take more than a minute. (Eric Kim) cheers Dave S Edited August 6, 2015 by david strachan Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 6, 2015 Share #833 Posted August 6, 2015 Hi mnutzer.. Nice framing and composition. Good geometry...HCB would be proud of you...Tones are all there. But are you processing according to your credo....? 21. Post-processing your images digitally should never take more than a minute. (Eric Kim) cheers Dave S Thanks Dave for your pleasent comment. On image processing in just one minute I'm still working. Sometimes it takes more than an hour instead of only one minute for a single image processing. This quote from Eric Kim should always remember me to spend more time outdoors for searching interesting motives than squatting behind the computer. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
david strachan Posted August 6, 2015 Share #834 Posted August 6, 2015 (edited) Thanks Dave ... from Eric Kim should always remember me to spend more time outdoors for searching interesting motives than squatting behind the computer. Too true... Edited August 6, 2015 by david strachan Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
airscrew Posted August 8, 2015 Share #835 Posted August 8, 2015 Ruse, Bulgaria. M8 + M-Hexanon Dual. Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! 4 Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/160294-still-loving-the-m8/?do=findComment&comment=2868647'>More sharing options...
csstevens Posted August 9, 2015 Share #836 Posted August 9, 2015 (edited) Edited August 9, 2015 by csstevens 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayne Posted August 10, 2015 Share #837 Posted August 10, 2015 Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Barn swallows.....If it is not obvious. A 1:1 crop from file. I have been using Lambda's suggestion of using ISO160 and "pushing," as required. It's great! All I do is switch camera on, adjust exposure as best I can, compose, focus, and shoot. I do not even use the LCD, which does work on my camera. Shot with 28 2.8 Elmarit VII Now all I have to do is get over the feeling that I have to baby the M8 at all times. Wayne 2 Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Barn swallows.....If it is not obvious. A 1:1 crop from file. I have been using Lambda's suggestion of using ISO160 and "pushing," as required. It's great! All I do is switch camera on, adjust exposure as best I can, compose, focus, and shoot. I do not even use the LCD, which does work on my camera. Shot with 28 2.8 Elmarit VII Now all I have to do is get over the feeling that I have to baby the M8 at all times. Wayne ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/160294-still-loving-the-m8/?do=findComment&comment=2869186'>More sharing options...
ndf9 Posted August 12, 2015 Share #838 Posted August 12, 2015 Midnight, in a supermarket garage i saw this beauty. Amazed by her (italian la Ferrari) lines i needed take a photography before the owner cam back with Leica RAW and M8Raw2Dng and LR Elmarit 28mm Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! 1 Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/160294-still-loving-the-m8/?do=findComment&comment=2870388'>More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 14, 2015 Share #839 Posted August 14, 2015 Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! (m8/28) lambda. Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! (m8/28) lambda. ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/160294-still-loving-the-m8/?do=findComment&comment=2871367'>More sharing options...
Wayne Posted August 14, 2015 Share #840 Posted August 14, 2015 I must be losing my mind. As tragic as the subject of latest from Lamba is, I found myself chuckling. Maybe it is the only defensive mechanism against to overall ridiculousness of life. Nice shot....Literally. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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