Guest guy_mancuso Posted May 9, 2007 Share #21 Posted May 9, 2007 Advertisement (gone after registration) From Mark I think the focal length menu should pop up whether or not you are using IR filters to allow the user a simple way of getting the EXIF data correct when lens detection is set to "On" I think this would solve the whole issue right here . The lens selection in menu should come up regardless if filters are on or off. I understand defaulting to a certain value like 18mm since the lens can't tell what setting you have but it should remember your last setting until you change lens or turn off Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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robertwright Posted May 9, 2007 Share #22 Posted May 9, 2007 thats a great list, to it I would add option to advance shutter only after release is released- possibility of a "silent mode" where winder operates at half speed or something like that-?? option on playback to show clipped pixels only and no histogram, -the histogram is great but like the lens in the viewfinder, it is in my way and in the same place! dang! ditto on shorter startup, venetian (also I have a variant that is red, like venetian with red sauce!) ev comp etc. thanks! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlm Posted May 9, 2007 Share #23 Posted May 9, 2007 Hans: the light leak issue came up in this thread, go to post 42 for my results. http://www.leica-camera-user.com/leica-m8-forum/23530-hand-coding-zeiss-15-2-8-a-3.html Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hans Roggen Posted May 9, 2007 Share #24 Posted May 9, 2007 It happens when the camera has been used with a different coded lens. Replace the CV15 and the camera asks which focal length: 16,18 or 21, with the default for 18. After that it is OK for as long as one uses it. I misunderstood. I thought it happened randomly. Hans Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott kirkpatrick Posted May 9, 2007 Author Share #25 Posted May 9, 2007 From Mark I think the focal length menu should pop up whether or not you are using IR filters to allow the user a simple way of getting the EXIF data correct when lens detection is set to "On" I think this would solve the whole issue right here . The lens selection in menu should come up regardless if filters are on or off. I understand defaulting to a certain value like 18mm since the lens can't tell what setting you have but it should remember your last setting until you change lens or turn off And forget this default stuff -- have the stored focal length stay whatever it was last defined as if you close the dialog with menu, set, info, or shutter button. Right now, it isn't clear whether the default is what the exif says or what the dialog remembers. scott Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guy_mancuso Posted May 9, 2007 Share #26 Posted May 9, 2007 Well i do like that idea Scott , Just wondering if they can do that, of course it does remember ISO and profiles and such when turned off. What would be really cool if it did remember the last setting but if you went from 16 to 18mm for example the dialogue box pops up. That would be a neat trick but I wonder if the camera as any clue that you switched focal length. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott kirkpatrick Posted May 9, 2007 Author Share #27 Posted May 9, 2007 Advertisement (gone after registration) I wonder if the camera as any clue that you switched focal length. Don't think so. It really needs your guidance. What we suggest is that it stop having ideas of its own when you haven't told it to change. scott Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guy_mancuso Posted May 9, 2007 Share #28 Posted May 9, 2007 Okay let's add that part of it to the List. So for the WATE we should say fix the ON/ON/IR setup to always be there in the menu options for both not just the one ON/IR and let's lose the default to 18mm, but remember the last setting until user makes the change when they change focal length just as a ISO setting remains even if you turn the camera off and on the last setting rules but if you remove the lens and put back on keep the automatic pop-up menu option Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsjxyz Posted May 9, 2007 Share #29 Posted May 9, 2007 Want to add: Choice of ISO 200, 400, 800, 1600 I need the 200, when we do a grouping photo session using join flash studio set up. JSJ Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
okram Posted May 9, 2007 Share #30 Posted May 9, 2007 Startup time Menu shortcuts for EV comp. There were some nice suggestions... Selected confirm by shutter button. Jaap: green stripe... Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rosuna Posted May 9, 2007 Share #31 Posted May 9, 2007 I like Guy's list. I would like to add to the list "further improvements in noise at high ISOs, if possible". In passing, anyone knows what happened to Capture One 4? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
photolandscape Posted May 9, 2007 Share #32 Posted May 9, 2007 All of the above would be great, but I am still bothered by the AWB, which sometimes is all over the place. Never experienced it with other digital cameras, so I am assuming it can be corrected via Firmware. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamie Roberts Posted May 9, 2007 Share #33 Posted May 9, 2007 All of the above would be great, but I am still bothered by the AWB, which sometimes is all over the place. Never experienced it with other digital cameras, so I am assuming it can be corrected via Firmware. I don't know if they can fix this or not, though I'm sure they can make it better than it is now Certainly there is no dedicated WB sensor that other digicams seem to have, and instead IIRC the M8 uses the shutter to measure AWB. While this is broken, it doesn't bother me that much. It's surprising just how wrong the WB can be even from cameras that seem to get it right So I always do something more manual myself anyway (even if only to set a preset). Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
albertknappmd Posted May 9, 2007 Share #34 Posted May 9, 2007 Guy- Would also suggest not only SDHC capability but 8GB SDHC as well. Also, improved Li battery would be helpful for all... Overall, am extremely satisfied with my two M8s and my DMRs are getting lonely... Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guy_mancuso Posted May 9, 2007 Share #35 Posted May 9, 2007 Poor DMR's such a great camera . i do miss mine Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
guywalder Posted May 9, 2007 Share #36 Posted May 9, 2007 Just sent a note to Leica with this thread and also told them I am working on a new list. If the forum members could try tonumber a request so it is a little easier for me to pick up on. Now just so everyone knows some of these bugs have been reported already Venetian Blinds both red and white Play back skipping on last frame Fast scrolling and one or too more Also on features Leica did recieve our feature list, which I sent awhile back so they do have that one also. Here is that list 1. Lens selection option "in menu" 2. Optional 16 Bit setting like the DMR or better option 3. EV/ISO option with controls of either arrows or wheel , protect or set buttons. Whatever is fast and confirmed. Idea flash in VF what was set when confirmed 4. B&W optional b/w review, without having to write JPEG 5 Warning of non coded lens 6. Full name of lens in EXIF data sample 50mm summilux 1.4 as it is read by the coding 7. 15mm F4, 24mm 1.4 or F 2 , 28 1.4 ( some really fast wide angles )and than a line of lenses like the 28 2.8 that will be less costs like a 75 2.8 , 90 2.8 or think about 1.33 image circle digital specific lens 8 SDHC compatible or new standard *This is not a leica call per say but industry standard 9 Travel charger smaller Great list Guy, good luck pushing it with Leica. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest tummydoc Posted May 9, 2007 Share #37 Posted May 9, 2007 5 Warning of non coded lens How is that proposed to function? I (and I believe a lot of people) have no intention of coding any uncoded lenses other than those wide angles that need cyan vignetting correction. Wouldn't want the M8 to make using un-coded lenses any more unnecessarily handicapped than it is. Plain and simple there needs to be a user-selectable lens list a la Nikon D200. I'm willing to sign a waiver indemnifying Leica from responsibility if I screw up using it, if that's truly what they're worried about. Never happened with my D200. 9 Travel charger smaller I'll take two two of them, or one charger that can do 2 batteries at once. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest sirvine Posted May 9, 2007 Share #38 Posted May 9, 2007 All right, this is bordering on wish list here, but I'd like an all histogram view on the LCD (as in, no preview, only a high quality histogram). This would useful to me.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaapv Posted May 9, 2007 Share #39 Posted May 9, 2007 Want to add: Choice of ISO 200, 400, 800, 1600 I need the 200, when we do a grouping photo session using join flash studio set up. JSJ Sean already pointed out some time ago that 160 is actually 200. Can't you correct with exposure compensation? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guy_mancuso Posted May 9, 2007 Share #40 Posted May 9, 2007 How is that proposed to function? I (and I believe a lot of people) have no intention of coding any uncoded lenses other than those wide angles that need cyan vignetting correction. Wouldn't want the M8 to make using un-coded lenses any more unnecessarily handicapped than it is. Plain and simple there needs to be a user-selectable lens list a la Nikon D200. I'm willing to sign a waiver indemnifying Leica from responsibility if I screw up using it, if that's truly what they're worried about. Never happened with my D200. I'll take two two of them, or one charger that can do 2 batteries at once. I believe we bagged the warning one. So that is off the list. This was sent a long time ago Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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