bono0272 Posted July 27, 2006 Share #1 Posted July 27, 2006 Advertisement (gone after registration) Are there anyone ever using the R8/R9 to shoot films again, after switching to the DMR? I have never use my R8 to shoot films again after I have installed my DMR last November. Just want to conduct a small survey and check how attractive is the digital revolution. I'm not saying film is not good as digital. I do shoot films but using a Hasselblad 503CW in 120 format. For 135 format I have no intention to change the film back to my R8 anymore. No doubt the digital format is more convenient. How about the other DMR users here? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted July 27, 2006 Posted July 27, 2006 Hi bono0272, Take a look here R8/R9 and DMR users. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
graeme_clarke Posted July 27, 2006 Share #2 Posted July 27, 2006 Since I got my DMR last October, I've put two rolls of velvia through my M6 and 1 roll of 120 through a Bronica - and that's all! Graeme Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cornbarn Posted July 27, 2006 Share #3 Posted July 27, 2006 I started using my DMR in December and since then it has been exclusively digital. I have shot a few rolls of film but on my M6. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
marknorton Posted July 27, 2006 Share #4 Posted July 27, 2006 I think that will be the pattern. Few DMR owners are switching back and forth between film and digital on the same body. If they want to use both film and digital, a separate R9 body is not that expensive compared to their likely investment in lenses. The digital back may be a USP but it's tough to know how much value to attach to it given that the DMR + R9 is more expensive than a dedicated digital body would be. If Leica were to combine the two and sell it at M8 money, the case for the DMR would fall away. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuny Posted July 27, 2006 Share #5 Posted July 27, 2006 Richard - The vast majority of my photos are during travel, and between only traveling with carry-on baggage, and not liking the hassel of protecting my 50 to 100 rolls of film at airport security, I was looking forward to using my R glass with digital. Since December (when my DMR arrived) I've shot no film, and I've just replaced my underwater gear with digital (C Lux 1 / FZ01 with enclosure and flash) -- I'll sell the underwater film rig in the next couple of weeks. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
masjah Posted July 27, 2006 Share #6 Posted July 27, 2006 I think Mark has it right - a second s/h body is the most likely option. When I get my DMR (though I'm managing just fine with film so far) I'll put it on my R9, and keep my R8 for flim. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mgcd Posted July 27, 2006 Share #7 Posted July 27, 2006 Advertisement (gone after registration) I use my second R8 for film. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
uulrich Posted July 27, 2006 Share #8 Posted July 27, 2006 I use my second R8 for film.Conrad; This is OT:- I admire your decent work, craft and your entire attitude; Your 'virtual' portfolio on your web pages are inspiring and challenging. Sad as the events you recorded are, your work in subbing and PJ is gorgeous. It's a honor to have you here; a privilege. Thanks. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gib_robinson Posted July 27, 2006 Share #9 Posted July 27, 2006 I still use an R8 for film along with my R9/DMR. The second body gives me a backup (it's DMR-ready) and a way to make the best use of WA lenses. If I REALLY need to go wide there is no other way to go except FF -- at least until the R10 :-). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
parigby Posted July 27, 2006 Share #10 Posted July 27, 2006 Got my DMR late September 2005, since then, all digital. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlancasterd Posted July 27, 2006 Share #11 Posted July 27, 2006 I've only used two films since I got my Digilux-2 in March 2004, and none at all since I got my DMR earlier this year. Roll on the R10 for really wide angle work with the 21-35... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
robert_parker Posted July 27, 2006 Share #12 Posted July 27, 2006 I've not used film since I put the DMR on my R9 - I have an R7 back from CLA at Solms for film if I want to use it but I'd be worried about switching back and forth with the R9 incase I either damaged the sensor or screen, or contaminated it with dust or particles generated by the film. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
troyfreund Posted July 27, 2006 Share #13 Posted July 27, 2006 Only use my DMR/R8 as digital, but would like to pick up a 2nd-hand R8/9 for when I want to shoot film. Troy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bono0272 Posted July 28, 2006 Author Share #14 Posted July 28, 2006 Slightly a bit away from the topic: How do you all feel about the 1.37 crop factor of the DMR? I get used to it, and at this moment I am not considering to switch to another digital body (a FF), although I do lose some fisheye effects when I use the R-16mm. I am also expecting the coming of R10, with a FF body, but I don't think the R10 will pop up in the coming 2-3 years. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
telyt Posted July 28, 2006 Share #15 Posted July 28, 2006 The R8 for me is digital only. For film I prefer the SL or Sl2 for the better viewfinder. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
itn Posted July 28, 2006 Share #16 Posted July 28, 2006 Hi ! all, I'm always bring R8/film and R9/DMR. It became my style. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
11275 Posted July 28, 2006 Share #17 Posted July 28, 2006 Since getting my DMR just about 1 year ago it has only been off the camera 2 or 3 times. I do miss shooting slides and have just this month bought a used R-8 in truely mint condition which I will use primarily for slides alongside the DMR. Slide film also seems to scan to digital very well so I think that the combination of one body for digital and one for slide will serve my needs very well. I will also feel a lot more comfortable on a shoot with a backup that can either allow me to go to film in a total failure or as a second body for the DMR. By the way, I have both the DMR and the newly acquired R8 at Leica New Jersey at the moment being checked over for complete compatibility and upgrading as necessary just to be sure that they work perfectly together should the need arise. They have always done a super job for me in correctly making repairs and doing so quickly. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mitchell Posted July 28, 2006 Share #18 Posted July 28, 2006 I now only use the DMR. I will carry my SL2 out west as a backup. Best, Mitchell Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinb Posted July 29, 2006 Share #19 Posted July 29, 2006 If I had the DMR I don't think I would ever remove it. The only real benefit to me about the DMR is that it's easier to clean the sensor. The DMR sensor is also the only small format sensor that's built like a MF sensor which means better dynamic range and no low pass filter. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
albertknappmd Posted July 30, 2006 Share #20 Posted July 30, 2006 I plan to use mine for digital only. I will bring my M7 as a backup. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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