bideford Posted November 20, 2012 Share #1 Posted November 20, 2012 Advertisement (gone after registration) Thought I would say hello and introduce myself! Finally taken the plunge into Leica after a long journey: First SLR melted when left on the car dashboard in Greece - I was 8 years old. Olympus XA2 Pentax SLR pre-digital Sony Cybershot post film era (lured by the instant gratification) Reborn with a Canon 400D Matured with a Canon 40D Filled my bag with heavy hardware and a Canon 5DII Discovered freedom with a Fuji X100......... And now have managed to secure a nice M8.2 to test the Rangefinder waters. After much heartfelt deliberation I have purchased a used 28mm f/2.8 Elmarit ASPH lens (in preference to the 35mm f/2) as my first lens. Hopefully both items will be delivered by the weekend... Regards to all, James Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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jaapv Posted November 20, 2012 Share #2 Posted November 20, 2012 Welcome and don't forget your IR filter. And lens coding... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bideford Posted November 20, 2012 Author Share #3 Posted November 20, 2012 Hi Jaap, Yes - IR filter and lens coding sorted thanks! James Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaapv Posted November 20, 2012 Share #4 Posted November 20, 2012 In that case nothing stands in your way to have a successful career as poster in our photoforums. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bideford Posted November 20, 2012 Author Share #5 Posted November 20, 2012 Looking at the images posted on here I suspect it will be a while before I dare post! The little Fuji X100 has really made me think so much more about my photography compared to how I was (still am, I guess) as a Canonista and I am really looking forward to seeing what I can achieve with the M8 and Elmarit. James Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
farnz Posted November 20, 2012 Share #6 Posted November 20, 2012 Welcome to the forum, James. I hope you won't fall into the trap of 'seeing' your photos through others' eyes. Just post what you like because there's a better than even chance that others will like it too. I look forward to seeing some of your photos when you feel ready. Pete. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bideford Posted November 24, 2012 Author Share #7 Posted November 24, 2012 Advertisement (gone after registration) Both M8.2 and 28mm 2.8 Elmarit-M ASPH lens arrived this week and I today was the first time I have had to give them a quick run out. Very lucky with the M8.2 ebay purchase - perfect condition (all documentation supplied), only 2800 actuations and the original protective film to the baseplate is still attached! Lens was from a dealer and is in mint condition. Unfortunately its overcast and foggy here in the UK so apologies for my first pic upload being a bit grim! First time with a rangefinder but not so dissimilar to my old Pentax film SLR from a while back. [ATTACH]347992[/ATTACH] 28mm lens perfect for out doors but not (as yet) completely convinced that I would not perhaps have been better with the 35mm Cron as a single lens setup..... Everything everyone has said about the M8 (good and bad) would appear to be true.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
k_g_wolf ✝ Posted November 26, 2012 Share #8 Posted November 26, 2012 Welcome! A good capture for a start, an excellent photo. Best GEORG Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bideford Posted November 26, 2012 Author Share #9 Posted November 26, 2012 Thanks Georg, I confess that I have swapped the 28 for a 35mm Cron. Loved the 28 outside in the open but I really needed a lens I can could use as an all rounder at this stage. The 35 will allow me to "stick with one lens" for a few months and develop my Leica skills accordingly. With the 28 I was longing to do some portraiture/shallow DOF (within the 35mm limitations of the FF 46mm equivalent) and found myself already looking to see what I could sell of my Canon stock in order to fund! There will be time later to add, possibly both a Zeiss 28mm 2.8 ZM (or possibly even wider) and a Voigtlander 75mm 1.8..... As is likely the 35mm would be on the camera most of the time so decided this was where I wanted to invest in the Leica glass. And no I am definitely not basing current lens purchases on a possible upgrade to the M9! James Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaapv Posted November 27, 2012 Share #10 Posted November 27, 2012 Tip for newbies - Cron is nails on a blackboard. Summicron, please. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bideford Posted November 27, 2012 Author Share #11 Posted November 27, 2012 Apologies! James Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaapv Posted November 27, 2012 Share #12 Posted November 27, 2012 No apology needed - it is just that it grates.... Whatever else - your posts will get more serious responses. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
colonel Posted November 28, 2012 Share #13 Posted November 28, 2012 Unfortunately its overcast and foggy here in the UK so apologies for my first pic upload being a bit grim! 99% of the year ? the good news is B&W can step in to make beautiful tones when the colours don't show up .... The M8.2 is particularly sharp and makes excellent B&W conversions. Hope you are using Lightroom Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wda Posted November 28, 2012 Share #14 Posted November 28, 2012 Thanks Georg, I confess that I have swapped the 28 for a 35mm Cron..... There will be time later to add, possibly both a Zeiss 28mm 2.8 ZM (or possibly even wider) and a Voigtlander 75mm 1.8........ James Welcome, James. I agree that a 35mm lens makes more sense in a one-lens set-up. Why not add a 75mm Summarit to your wish-list? That lens works extremely well with the 35 in a two-lens kit and is excellent in its own right. I like your first picture which is nicely composed and captures an unavoidable season of the year. Mist can be marvellous for pictorialists. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bideford Posted November 28, 2012 Author Share #15 Posted November 28, 2012 Thanks colonel and David, Yes - Lightroom 4 and Silver Efex Pro 2. Agree about the 75mm Summarit but would prefer the 1.8 focal length of the 75mm Voigtlander (it seems to get good reviews). James Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
robert_parker Posted November 28, 2012 Share #16 Posted November 28, 2012 Hi James Welcome to the forum and congratulations on an excellent first picture - consider the 50 Elmar as a capable lens of a different focal length, with excellent colour rendition. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bideford Posted December 2, 2012 Author Share #17 Posted December 2, 2012 Thanks Robert - trying to resist the temptation to acquire more lenses at this stage! The 35mm Summicron and 75mm Voigtlander Heliar will have to suffice for now...... James Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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