bayerische Posted February 4, 2014 Share #1 Â Posted February 4, 2014 Advertisement (gone after registration) Hi guys, Â I've been gone for awhile, been venturing with other businesses than photography. Â However, still much of a hobby photographer, I've been searching the net for info on the DMR, and before I go and purchase one, I'd like to know if there's any specific "demand" on the R8 body it will attach too? Â And R8 will do? Â I'd just hate to buy a DMR (If I find one) only to see it won't fit my R8. Â Thanks! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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AB007 Posted February 4, 2014 Share #2 Â Posted February 4, 2014 I do not have a DMR. Â As per DMR spec: Interchangeable digital module, fully compatible with LEICA R8 and R9, can be exchanged by the photographer Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andybarton Posted February 4, 2014 Share #3 Â Posted February 4, 2014 The R8 body "might" need some work doing to it in Solms to work with the DMR (some early ones did). Â All R9s work with the DMR. Â Before you drop your cash on one, be aware of the limitations, servicing, SD card and battery issues. You need to know what you are getting into, but they still take great photographs in the right hands. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bayerische Posted February 4, 2014 Author Share #4  Posted February 4, 2014 The R8 body "might" need some work doing to it in Solms to work with the DMR (some early ones did). All R9s work with the DMR.  Before you drop your cash on one, be aware of the limitations, servicing, SD card and battery issues. You need to know what you are getting into, but they still take great photographs in the right hands.  Thanks Andy, is there anyway of knowing if mine will take the DMR? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andybarton Posted February 4, 2014 Share #5 Â Posted February 4, 2014 No. Mine was a bit temperamental to start with, but worked fine once I had got the hang of it. Â I don't think that you can tell by the Serial Number. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
masjah Posted February 4, 2014 Share #6  Posted February 4, 2014 No. Mine was a bit temperamental to start with, but worked fine once I had got the hang of it. I don't think that you can tell by the Serial Number.  I vaguely recall asking Leica at MK (when they were still there) about this, and got the reply that you can't tell from the serial number.  In the DMR era thugh someone once said that if an R8 was ever sent in to Leica for work to be done on it, then they would as a matter of routine ensure that it was up to date to take the DMR. (Mine went in for film scratching issues under the 5 year warranty, so I presume it is OK, though in the end I never bought a DMR.) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bayerische Posted February 4, 2014 Author Share #7 Â Posted February 4, 2014 Advertisement (gone after registration) OK, well... Let's hope mine would work then. Â Any idea what kind of "modification" is needed? SW? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AB007 Posted February 4, 2014 Share #8  Posted February 4, 2014 The R8 body "might" need some work doing to it in Solms to work with the DMR (some early ones did). All R9s work with the DMR.  Before you drop your cash on one, be aware of the limitations, servicing, SD card and battery issues. You need to know what you are getting into, but they still take great photographs in the right hands.  I have a later model R8. I was considering getting a DMR myself. However, considering what Andy stated above I decided not to get it.  Instead I got myself the M and the Leica adapter to use my R lenses. The problem with this option is that it is not easy to use any lenses longer that 100mm - maybe I need more practice. needless to say, using EVF is not fun Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bayerische Posted February 4, 2014 Author Share #9  Posted February 4, 2014 I have a later model R8. I was considering getting a DMR myself. However, considering what Andy stated above I decided not to get it.  Instead I got myself the M and the Leica adapter to use my R lenses. The problem with this option is that it is not easy to use any lenses longer that 100mm - maybe I need more practice. needless to say, using EVF is not fun  Having been an M Leica user for years, M6, M8 and M9, I have never used an R glass on an M camera... Will this adapter give rangefinder coupling too?  *Edit, just saw this is something new, needs the electronic viewfinder too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AB007 Posted February 4, 2014 Share #10 Â Posted February 4, 2014 Yes, I was referring to the new digital M. Yes, you can use an EVF Â Leica Camera AG - Photography - LEICA M Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jip Posted February 4, 2014 Share #11  Posted February 4, 2014 I've used R lenses on the new M but I REALLY dislike it ALLOT, I only use it for Macro, but never used the 35-70 lens in 'normal' use... appart from 1 time, just to try it pictures were good, but I didn't like the Liveview, and EVF style shooting...  Here are some pictures of the M (Typ 240) with R 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!  Here is a set of pictures with the DMR and R8:   Beware of: Max SD card size: 2GB Some R8's don't work, (the early ones) not sure how you can check if it's compatible, someone else might know? Batteries are no longer available but a guy can repack them, making them last a while again! Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members!  Here is a set of pictures with the DMR and R8:   Beware of: Max SD card size: 2GB Some R8's don't work, (the early ones) not sure how you can check if it's compatible, someone else might know? Batteries are no longer available but a guy can repack them, making them last a while again! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/221481-r8-and-dmr/?do=findComment&comment=2525651'>More sharing options...
bayerische Posted February 4, 2014 Author Share #12 Â Posted February 4, 2014 Thanks! Â Well seems like the biggest problem is finding a DMR. LOL! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpattison Posted February 5, 2014 Share #13  Posted February 5, 2014 Leica FAQ — DMR  click on "older R8s" in the DMR snafus part.  I made sure I bought a late R8 just in case I managed to afford a DMR. When I eventually could buy a second hand one, it was on an R9. c'est la vie!  John Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bayerische Posted February 6, 2014 Author Share #14 Â Posted February 6, 2014 Well got the R8 in the post today, it's serial is 2297XXX... So anyone knows will it work with the DM-R? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuny Posted February 6, 2014 Share #15 Â Posted February 6, 2014 It's too unpredictable. If it works it works. If not send the camera and the DMR to Solms. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveclem Posted February 7, 2014 Share #16 Â Posted February 7, 2014 This has all the ingredients for an expensive mistake. It maybe considered sacriligeous to say it but a Sony A7 may suit your needs more, at less cost and that advantage of modern technology. I'd like to have that combo mice elf but it's too costly and too risky a diet for me. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jip Posted February 7, 2014 Share #17 Â Posted February 7, 2014 I don't like the A7 colours, etc. I love the DMR 16bit raw files... they are great at ISO 100-200-400 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
roguewave Posted February 7, 2014 Share #18 Â Posted February 7, 2014 I bought my DMR in 2006. I just sold it with one of my 3 R8 bodies. I NEVER had any issue. The R8 is an amazing camera. I'd say it is the best film camera I have ever used & owned. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
topoxforddoc Posted February 8, 2014 Share #19 Â Posted February 8, 2014 I bought my DMR in 2006. I just sold it with one of my 3 R8 bodies. I NEVER had any issue. The R8 is an amazing camera. I'd say it is the best film camera I have ever used & owned. Â Same here. I have had 3 DMRs since 2006 (one got stolen in a burglary). All have worked faultlessly. Personally I prefer the R9 to the R8 (I have both), but they are both fantastic to use a fully manual camera. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuny Posted February 8, 2014 Share #20 Â Posted February 8, 2014 My DRM experienced problems while we were traveling in the Falklands and the Atacama. I sent it to Leica. they had to replace the motherboard. All has been well since. Â My R8 needed to visit Leica along with the DMR for final fitting. I had the R8 for five or six years before getting the DMR. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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