Possibly new M8 user; general recommendations

[LichMD]

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I purchased the neoprene case and a Domke F802 for my daily carry.

I tend to carry the camera in hand and like the fact the Domke doesn't look a camera bag.

I think the Japanese gear you're talking about is Artisan & Artist, you can google them, they make some very nice bags and accessories.

[iomatic]

I love my Domke, but it's very large. I think that A&A pouch seemed cool; but perhaps under-padded.

 

Q: Are only the lenses manufactured after the M8 introduced come with encoding? If not, what years for models have coding? (links or thoughts or berating for not doing a more thorough search encouraged )

 

i.e., will current lenses (say, ca. >year 2000) require IR-cut filters?

 

Thanks!

[farnz]

I think that A&A pouch seemed cool; but perhaps under-padded.

Jack,

 

I have the A&A 'Rina' pouch that you may be referring to. Not much padding but FWIW a very nice pouch with soft, Leica-red interior and black, ballistic nylon outer covering.

 

Be warned though: it easily fits my M8 plus 28/f2.8 ASPH but not my M8 plus 90/f2.8 Elmarit (1991).

 

HTH,

Pete.