Photoskeptic Posted December 19, 2013 Share #301 Â Posted December 19, 2013 Advertisement (gone after registration) Yep, me too. Sold my original M8 after three years - was a bit worried about the shutter. ASAP I bought an M8.2 - today it would be the last camera to leave my stable. I did have an M9P for a month. Sold it. I feel the M8.2 is a better camera w/better bw conversions and color. You just have to know what to do with the files. Best (digital) travel camera ever! 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted December 19, 2013 Posted December 19, 2013 Hi Photoskeptic, Take a look here Still Loving the M8. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
e1k3 Posted December 19, 2013 Share #302  Posted December 19, 2013 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! 12 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=2491008'>More sharing options...
tenezus Posted December 22, 2013 Share #303 Â Posted December 22, 2013 Â Great Leica! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmyca1219 Posted December 24, 2013 Share #304  Posted December 24, 2013 Here is my beloved Leica M8 and summicron 35/2 IV I use this setup almost exclusively on the street, and I'm very happy with the result.  Flickr 上 Jimmy. Yang 的 M 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Filip Meutermans Posted December 24, 2013 Share #305 Â Posted December 24, 2013 Hello, Â is it possible to ad new leather to the body? Wich address or factory? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevesurf Posted December 24, 2013 Share #306  Posted December 24, 2013 Hello, is it possible to ad new leather to the body? Wich address or factory?  cameraleather.com Leica M series  Some folks purchase the leather and then have a service center install it.  Happy holidays! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyril Jayant Posted December 25, 2013 Share #307 Â Posted December 25, 2013 Advertisement (gone after registration) Yep, me too. Sold my original M8 after three years - was a bit worried about the shutter. ASAP I bought an M8.2 - today it would be the last camera to leave my stable. I did have an M9P for a month. Sold it. I feel the M8.2 is a better camera w/better bw conversions and color. You just have to know what to do with the files. Best (digital) travel camera ever! Â Agree . I have upgraded my M8 to M 8.2 and it is my best camera, after M6. Thinking of M Monochrome but never want to get rid of this M8.2:D Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loren Posted December 26, 2013 Share #308 Â Posted December 26, 2013 (edited) Just got mine 1 week ago and I am learning the ropes. Â Most of the issue is getting the focus nailed, but when it is right the image can be very good. Â Is it still possible to get an M8 converted to an M8.2? Â Here is a shot from today. Straight out of the camera, raw conversion in LR4, no post processing. Â Edited December 26, 2013 by Loren 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff S Posted December 26, 2013 Share #309 Â Posted December 26, 2013 Is it still possible to get an M8 converted to an M8.2? Â No longer an upgrade program, although of course there is a used market. Â Note, however, that a fully upgraded M8 is still not identical to an M8.2. The 3 possible upgrades included improved shutter (which also eliminated 1/8000), sapphire screen and/or frame lines (to 2m). The M8.2 also had a different covering, a black dot (on the black camera only), snapshot mode (yuck), black paint (versus black chrome), etc. Â Jeff Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dougg Posted December 26, 2013 Share #310 Â Posted December 26, 2013 Agree . I have upgraded my M8 to M 8.2 and it is my best camera, after M6. Thinking of M Monochrome but never want to get rid of this M8.2 Similar sentiments... My chrome M8 developed a vertical line on the sensor, so when sent in to Leica in 2009 I took the opportunity to upgrade the shutter and viewfinder. Expensive, but I like the result. Keep it "forever". Â Doug Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andym911 Posted December 26, 2013 Share #311  Posted December 26, 2013 agree the M8.2 is a keeper.  here teamed up with a lovely vintage 35mm 3,5 Elmar shot at f4. andy 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! 16 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=2495305'>More sharing options...
paul11 Posted December 27, 2013 Share #312 Â Posted December 27, 2013 Using M8, is just a rewarding experience... It's still a great camera.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
traphagen Posted December 28, 2013 Share #313 Â Posted December 28, 2013 I bought a "bargain" M8 early this year and love it. Over the summer, I found a demo M8 -- perfect condition, including the plastic still on the bottom, with only a few hundred clicks at the New York Leica store and enjoyed having two bodies. I recently traded the newer one for a bit off on an M240 -- the older one is not in the best of shape but has a certain character. Â On Christmas night I shot a muted sunset using both the M8 and M240. I liked how the M8 worked with the Elmarit 21 so much better. LFI used the M8 photo in their Master Shots. Â I really love the M240 but the M8 is still a wonderful, magical camera. I will keep it for as long as it will let me. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tenezus Posted December 28, 2013 Share #314 Â Posted December 28, 2013 I bought a "bargain" M8 early this year and love it. Over the summer, I found a demo M8 -- perfect condition, including the plastic still on the bottom, with only a few hundred clicks at the New York Leica store and enjoyed having two bodies. I recently traded the newer one for a bit off on an M240 -- the older one is not in the best of shape but has a certain character. Â Â Â On Christmas night I shot a muted sunset using both the M8 and M240. I liked how the M8 worked with the Elmarit 21 so much better. LFI used the M8 photo in their Master Shots. Â Â Â I really love the M240 but the M8 is still a wonderful, magical camera. I will keep it for as long as it will let me. Â Â Thanks for this. Mind sharing both shots..? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
j-devil Posted December 31, 2013 Share #315  Posted December 31, 2013 So say the tittle, I'm loving my M8 ! It's been a while i'm only watching this thread so here are a few from this Holy camera (taken with 50 LA and 28 elmarit asph)  And before the party goes on, i wish you a happy New Year with a tons of pictures from the M8 !  Couches du port par jdevilengrey, sur Flickr  Cap du Carteret par jdevilengrey, sur Flickr  Leica M8 par jdevilengrey, sur Flickr 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JMF Posted December 31, 2013 Share #316  Posted December 31, 2013 On Christmas night I shot a muted sunset using both the M8 and M240. I liked how the M8 worked with the Elmarit 21 so much better. LFI used the M8 photo in their Master Shots.  I really love the M240 but the M8 is still a wonderful, magical camera. I will keep it for as long as it will let me.  Nice shot indeed on the LFI gallery ! Then I spotted a shot of mine in there too !  M8 + 35 summilux pre asph  Praia do Forte PB 12 by aka careca2012, on Flickr   Here another with a 21 Elmarit pre asph on M8:  Praia do Forte PB 16 by aka careca2012, on Flickr  Cheers Jean-Marc Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 1, 2014 Share #317  Posted January 1, 2014 (edited) wow,some nice shots!  i just take the chance to get a m8 in perfekt shape,i love it;) here is one of my first shots.  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!  lambda. Edited January 1, 2014 by Guest Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members!  lambda. ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/160294-still-loving-the-m8/?do=findComment&comment=2499365'>More sharing options...
Guest JMF Posted January 1, 2014 Share #318  Posted January 1, 2014 wow,some nice shots! i just take the chance to get a m8 in perfekt shape,i love it;) here is one of my first shots.  [ATTACH]415393[/ATTACH]  lambda.  Well, very nice, which lens? Keep sharing !  A happy 2014 to all ! Jean-Marc. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 1, 2014 Share #319  Posted January 1, 2014 (edited) thx, for your feedback,Jean-Marc.  currently i use a voigtländer color skopa 35mm/pancake II. very compact lens,work´s fine with the m8.  lambda Edited January 1, 2014 by Guest Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 2, 2014 Share #320  Posted January 2, 2014 she looks like a diva:D  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!  lambda. Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members!  lambda. ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/160294-still-loving-the-m8/?do=findComment&comment=2500065'>More sharing options...
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