lct Posted May 1, 2016 Share #21 Posted May 1, 2016 Advertisement (gone after registration) As far as acutance is concerned, the M8.2 remains my sharper camera besides the unrivaled Sigma DP2 Merrill and perhaps my Sony A7s mod but i did not test them side by side. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted May 1, 2016 Posted May 1, 2016 Hi lct, Take a look here Is the used market supply of M8's drying up?. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
LucisPictor Posted May 1, 2016 Share #22 Posted May 1, 2016 In Nikon terms, a camera with the M8's performance is worth anywhere beteen 23$ and 54$. Ok then, show me the digital 10 MPix rangefinder cam produced by Nikon. If Nikon had made a digital S2 (or so), it would definitely be as a used copy much more expensive then just $50... Don't get me wrong, I'm a Nikon shooter as well, but you cannot compare consumer DSLRs with an M8. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LucisPictor Posted May 1, 2016 Share #23 Posted May 1, 2016 Like this one: 5 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
david strachan Posted May 1, 2016 Share #24 Posted May 1, 2016 Carsten...you are too cheeky.... ;-) 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tobey bilek Posted May 5, 2016 Share #25 Posted May 5, 2016 Like this one: I never thought they would actually make one. Shutter cock lever kind of need retro look. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gfspencer Posted October 26, 2016 Share #26 Posted October 26, 2016 Maybe the price is so low that it's not worth selling, and it makes more sense to keep it and use it. Good observation. I won't sell my M8 because if I did I wouldn't have a camera for my Leica M lenses. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
epand56 Posted October 30, 2016 Share #27 Posted October 30, 2016 (edited) Advertisement (gone after registration) Maybe some people think it's still a good camera...no matter the price or trade-in value... In fact, I think like that and keep mine. It's like new and a great performer, so different from my M 240. I mainly use it for B&W. And I'm sure it will become a collectible. It's the first digital M, after all, the only one with an history. All other Ms are just production. Edited October 30, 2016 by epand56 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonnyboy Posted November 6, 2016 Share #28 Posted November 6, 2016 found a very cheap Leica M240 and I'm really considering selling my M8 :( I already own a Monochrom 1.. which gives me enough issue (corrosions, shutter fault, went twice to Wetzlar in 1 year) so the M8 is a great 'backup'...not sure what to do Im going to be missing the M8 SO MUCH but at the same time the idea of update my kit is thrilling!! Decisions decisions.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lm_user Posted November 6, 2016 Share #29 Posted November 6, 2016 (edited) found a very cheap Leica M240 and I'm really considering selling my M8 :( I already own a Monochrom 1.. which gives me enough issue (corrosions, shutter fault, went twice to Wetzlar in 1 year) so the M8 is a great 'backup'...not sure what to do Im going to be missing the M8 SO MUCH but at the same time the idea of update my kit is thrilling!! Decisions decisions.... Buy 2 M240s and sell M8. Edited November 6, 2016 by lm_user Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
arno_nyhm Posted November 6, 2016 Share #30 Posted November 6, 2016 found a very cheap Leica M240 and I'm really considering selling my M8 :( I already own a Monochrom 1.. which gives me enough issue (corrosions, shutter fault, went twice to Wetzlar in 1 year) so the M8 is a great 'backup'...not sure what to do Im going to be missing the M8 SO MUCH but at the same time the idea of update my kit is thrilling!! Decisions decisions.... if money matters, why not consider selling your lowperfoming copy of the MM to refund the M(240)? you are sick of it already and the M8 will do very well as a b&w camera. it is even good for for color shots as well. and dont try to fool yourself: once you get the M240, the MM would become your second camera anyway. if you would proceed the other way araound (selling the M8 for an M240), you will end up with your copy of the MM wich may be traveling to wetzlar a couple more times until it may be working properly while you are stuck on taking colorpictures with your M(240) without any further backup. this may be working well- just until the day when your M240 -for what reason ever- may be unavailable for shooting and you might need a camera for just a few shots in color. On that day even a working MM wouldnt be much of a help. and then remember: financially thinking, selling the M8 wont get you that much closer to the M240. but selling the MM would. so: keep the M8! 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steamboat Posted November 6, 2016 Share #31 Posted November 6, 2016 I was speaking to a respected Leica dealer about a new M. He was more than willing - actually, eager - to take my M8.2 in on trade. I hadn't even mentioned wanting to trade it. My M8.2 is strictly a user (I bought new in 2008) with a similar "look" as Dirk's and has about 118,000 exposures. He seemed more interested in taking the M8.2 in trade than selling a new camera. LOL. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
david strachan Posted November 7, 2016 Share #32 Posted November 7, 2016 I was speaking to a respected Leica dealer about a new M. He was more than willing - actually, eager - to take my M8.2 in on trade....more interested in taking the M8.2 in trade than selling a new camera. LOL. There is still a demand. A simple digital that does the job. I've just bought an M-P my first foray into FF...at the moment I'm learning. But my heart is still with the M8. all best... 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 7, 2016 Share #33 Posted November 7, 2016 I was speaking to a respected Leica dealer about a new M. He was more than willing - actually, eager - to take my M8.2 in on trade. I hadn't even mentioned wanting to trade it. My M8.2 is strictly a user (I bought new in 2008) with a similar "look" as Dirk's and has about 118,000 exposures. He seemed more interested in taking the M8.2 in trade than selling a new camera. LOL. What price did the dealer want to pay for your M8.2? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steamboat Posted November 8, 2016 Share #34 Posted November 8, 2016 What price did the dealer want to pay for your M8.2? Good question. I told him I had no interest in a trade. That was it. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Lucan Posted December 29, 2016 Share #35 Posted December 29, 2016 (edited) I nearly bought a one year guaranteed M9 in August for GBP1750. And ended buying M240! I regret missing one good opportunity of M8 "like new in box" for GBP 895 or best offer. I may be looking for one again but what do you think rangefinder focusing with 18 ZM f4, 15 VM mark III,Nocti f1. And 90 APO ASPH. I am sure wide angles will forgive focusing errors. But what about focusing lenses above 50mm? Thanks. Edited December 29, 2016 by Lord Lucan 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
farnz Posted December 29, 2016 Share #36 Posted December 29, 2016 I regularly use my 50/1 Noctilux with my M240 and my M9P before that and I've had no problems nailing focus wide open once I'd got the hang of it. make sure that your rangefinder is spot on, which you can easily check with LiveView on the M240. The important thing I found for nailing focus was that you have to 'find' the technique that works best for you and then practice it. I find that if I haven't used the Noctilux for a while I get out of practice and it takes some time before my hit rate returns to where it should be. Either way, imo a correctly calibrated rangefinder system is more accurate than trying to focus with a SLR/dSLR; I know this from the frustration of being unable to regularly nail focus using my 80/1.4 Summilux-R with my Canon 5D MkII. Pete. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
david strachan Posted December 29, 2016 Share #37 Posted December 29, 2016 I regularly focus my M8's using 135mm and 90mm lenses. They are around f4 maximum aperture, often when I focus. It works fine. Practice, I think like Pete says. cheers... 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcraf Posted December 29, 2016 Share #38 Posted December 29, 2016 Some official Leica dealers will not touch the M8 as used stock now as it cannot be warrantied. As is well known, some aspects of the camera can no longer be repaired/replaced, the screen being the most famous example. Nonetheless it's still a great camera and can be found for a song. I agree it's super for B&W. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
david strachan Posted December 29, 2016 Share #39 Posted December 29, 2016 That's interesting John. We know about the screen not being replaceable, but you suggest other parts too. Leica Germany of course still does repairs? What are the bits other dealers can't replace? all best.. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
farnz Posted December 29, 2016 Share #40 Posted December 29, 2016 I don't think the autofocus mechanism is repairable now, David. Pete. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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