rwfreund Posted May 29, 2007 Share #21 Posted May 29, 2007 Advertisement (gone after registration) The clack seems louder than the re-cocking. try it out at the "B" setting -bob Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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rwfreund Posted May 29, 2007 Share #22 Posted May 29, 2007 what would be nice is a measurement in comparison with earlier Ms and maybe a nikon and Canon or two. The initial clack is the part that IMO should be isolated and compared. It then would be possible to get a caliper on this problem. -bob Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hankg Posted May 29, 2007 Share #23 Posted May 29, 2007 The M8 measures at less db then the Canon 5D. I think it is the length and unusual sort of sound after the clack that draws attention and makes it seem louder and more intrusive then the measured numbers would indicate. In a really quiet room it is quite a step back from the film M's. However, I very rarely shoot in an environment quiet enough where it would make any difference. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mat_mcdermott Posted May 29, 2007 Share #24 Posted May 29, 2007 Even so, wouldn't it be good if the M8 had an M7 whisper quiet shutter? I agree entirely. Anything that can be done to make the current shutter quieter should be done. However I do feel that all the noise we make about the noise the shutter makes blows the situation out of practical proportion. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knorp Posted May 29, 2007 Share #25 Posted May 29, 2007 Yes, the shutter noise is definetely too loud Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
M8China Posted May 30, 2007 Author Share #26 Posted May 30, 2007 Thanks for the responses. Leica Ms' are often used in more personal situations, or situations involving people and emotions, that is where Leica Ms excel. By having a clacky shutter (or what ever after-sound associated with shutter release), I think the qualitie of Ms have been compromised somewhat. Of course taking scenery or still life pictures loud shutters don't really matter. I am also not sure if a new firmware will subdue the noise in any measure. However, all these said, M8 is still an enjoyable camera. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_tribble Posted May 30, 2007 Share #27 Posted May 30, 2007 Advertisement (gone after registration) Sorry to repeat myself, but the shutter is a marginal issue compared to the re-cocking noise. I've put up a page that gives my view at: Leica Shutter Sound I can't make the link direct to the recording here, but even visually it makes sense. This recording contains the shutter sound for a Leica M6TTL, followed by a Leica M7 (both set at 1/60th), followed by a Leica M8 on the B setting. The re-cock sound of the M8 follows two seconds after the sound of the shutter. The sound waves have the structure shown below. My assessment (and I'm NOT a sound specialist) is - the M7 sounds quietest because it has the SHORTEST duration. - The M8 sounds loudest because it has a longer duration and is slightly more complex (notice the two peaks). To my ear the re-cock sound of the M8 is the real problem. Separate the two sounds, and the camera becomes much more useable in quiet locations, because you can wait for an appropriate moment to re-cock, or put the camera under a garment. This is something all M film camera users have been doing for years. I want to be able to do it again! 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! Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/25323-m8-shutter-noise-too-loud/?do=findComment&comment=268093'>More sharing options...
billh Posted May 30, 2007 Share #28 Posted May 30, 2007 Even so, wouldn't it be good if the M8 had an M7 whisper quiet shutter? Absolutely! Did you see any way to dampen the sound when you took one apart? Bill Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MP3 Posted May 30, 2007 Share #29 Posted May 30, 2007 Chris, good analysis =) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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