M8 filter

[phan11699]

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Hi guys , recently i bought an M8 . And it has some color problems which black fabric looks magenta , so i was wondering if the UV/haze filters can solve this problem ? Thank you.

[jdlaing]

No. You need IR Cut filters.

[Ernstk]

If you don't want to use an expensive Leica filter, the B+W 486 is a very good cheaper alternative.

 

Ernst

 

PS Welcome to the forum!

[phan11699]

I'm a beginner on this camera . Thanks alot guys !

[david strachan]

Enjoy.  I always use UV/IR filters.  To me they are necessary for colour tuning the light for the sensor.  You don't really need them for B&W work, it's said, but I leave them on anyway.  Make sure to remove any filters for night work or you end up with funny flare reflections from bright lights.

The M8 is a very good camera for wide angle lenses.  The Voigtlander 15mm f4 is popular and acts  like 20mm lens on full frame (M9).  Sharp and good rendering/colours, it is inexpensive. For longer the Leica 90mm f4 C is a cute lens which is excellent...again very good value...nice for "stand-back" portraiture.

 

There's a plethora of good stuff in ltm mount out there too...just need an adapter.

 

We'll love to see you put some images up in the M8 sub-forum when you've got time.

 

Good luck with it, cheers  Dave S

[phan11699]

I think i will use it mainly for B&W work . I'll put some results online as long as i've got my lens . Thanks Dave !