david strachan Posted May 15, 2016 Share #981 Posted May 15, 2016 Advertisement (gone after registration) Life can be complicated the Leica M8 is simple. An iconic iteration of a classic piece of mid century design. It is beautifully made, really solid yet precise and elegant at the same time. Rangefinders aren't for everyone but to me there is great calm and simplicity in the mechanical link between the focus mechanism and the lens. I like to make the comparison with high end hifi where there is often only an on off switch and a volume control. The focus is on the clearest path between the recording and the listener. It may be a 10 year old camera but mine works well and the raw DNG files are great to work with. You've summed it up well Northgate. And welcome to the Forum...we'd like to see more of you with that sort of attitude... Old and still reliable, with great picture quality, counts a lot for me too. all the best... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted May 15, 2016 Posted May 15, 2016 Hi david strachan, Take a look here Still Loving the M8. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
Guest Posted May 19, 2016 Share #982 Posted May 19, 2016 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! (m8/35) lambda. Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! (m8/35) lambda. ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/160294-still-loving-the-m8/?do=findComment&comment=3047377'>More sharing options...
Ernstk Posted May 19, 2016 Share #983 Posted May 19, 2016 Great photo lambda. It has the tension of a Hopper painting. Ernst 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 19, 2016 Share #984 Posted May 19, 2016 It has the tension of a Hopper painting. thank´s a lot , mate. lambda. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayne Posted May 22, 2016 Share #985 Posted May 22, 2016 Corner post. 28mm 6.3 Hektor LTM 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! 2 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=3049278'>More sharing options...
david strachan Posted May 22, 2016 Share #986 Posted May 22, 2016 Nice subject Wayne. It's all a bit mid tone grey...is that how you wanted it? all the best.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayne Posted May 22, 2016 Share #987 Posted May 22, 2016 Advertisement (gone after registration) All the mid tones that lambda dispenses with had to go somewhere. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayne Posted May 22, 2016 Share #988 Posted May 22, 2016 Here is a JPEG from the DNG file. No processing whatsoever. You will be able to see the reason for the prevalence of mid tones. One of the reasons I posted this shot is that I have noted there are very few photos from the 28mm 6.3 Hektor posted. Thought some might be interested in what is rendered by the lens. 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=3049380'>More sharing options...
Wayne Posted May 22, 2016 Share #989 Posted May 22, 2016 Here is another from the same lens and walk this morning. No hood; the lens does not even allow thinking about facing the sun. 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=3049394'>More sharing options...
Wayne Posted May 22, 2016 Share #990 Posted May 22, 2016 And, again, in color. No processing. 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! 2 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=3049396'>More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 27, 2016 Share #991 Posted May 27, 2016 8 years old cam, still my fave 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! (m8/35) Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! (m8/35) ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/160294-still-loving-the-m8/?do=findComment&comment=3051972'>More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 27, 2016 Share #992 Posted May 27, 2016 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! (m8/35) lambda. Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! (m8/35) lambda. ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/160294-still-loving-the-m8/?do=findComment&comment=3052063'>More sharing options...
Guest JMF Posted May 27, 2016 Share #993 Posted May 27, 2016 M8 w/ 28 Canon Serenar 3.5 LTM near by JM__, on Flickr M8 w/ 1936 Summar na pista by JM__, on Flickr Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayne Posted May 27, 2016 Share #994 Posted May 27, 2016 (edited) @Jmanivelle The street scene is a very entertaining photograph. I love the family photo session in the background. I mean, dog, baby, relaxing in the shade, and a day in the sun.....it has everything. Edited May 27, 2016 by Wayne Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JMF Posted May 27, 2016 Share #995 Posted May 27, 2016 @Jmanivelle The street scene is a very entertaining photograph. I love the family photo session in the background. I mean, dog, baby, relaxing in the shade, and a day in the sun.....it has everything. Thank you Wayne ! Best, Jean-Marc. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayne Posted May 28, 2016 Share #996 Posted May 28, 2016 I know, I've probably submitted to many of this bird feeder but, recently, I've suspected a raider; as the thing was being emptied at a surprising rate. This time I used my 73mm 1.9 Hektor. The lens is wide open. I think I got pretty lucky in getting focus on his eye. He/she is a crafty and cautious little thing. I had to shoot through the shrubs. 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=3052530'>More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 28, 2016 Share #997 Posted May 28, 2016 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! 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=3052534'>More sharing options...
jonnyboy Posted May 30, 2016 Share #998 Posted May 30, 2016 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 6, 2016 Share #999 Posted June 6, 2016 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! (m8/35) lambda. Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! (m8/35) lambda. ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/160294-still-loving-the-m8/?do=findComment&comment=3057552'>More sharing options...
tobey bilek Posted June 7, 2016 Share #1000 Posted June 7, 2016 Here is a JPEG from the DNG file. No processing whatsoever. You will be able to see the reason for the prevalence of mid tones. One of the reasons I posted this shot is that I have noted there are very few photos from the 28mm 6.3 Hektor posted. Thought some might be interested in what is rendered by the lens.L1001512 (1).jpg The loe contrast is typical of what you get from a non coated lens. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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