duoenboge Posted February 21, 2018 Share #81 Posted February 21, 2018 Advertisement (gone after registration) My everyday camera is the wonderfully M. But sometimes I take the M8.2 to make some iR Fotos. The resolution is not the best, but normaly I am very happy with the results. 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! 2 Quote 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/272384-anyone-think-of-buying-m8-again/?do=findComment&comment=3466355'>More sharing options...
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arno_nyhm Posted February 22, 2018 Share #82 Posted February 22, 2018 actually i am thinking about getting an M8 with a 40 lens to take on vacation to northern africa. the price of an M8 is only few more than insurance for my M10 with 35/2 for this jhourney would cost. and when i am happy to bring it back, i can even resell it. (well, actually, i only could as i sure wouldnt sell it again...) Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 22, 2018 Share #83 Posted February 22, 2018 For this occasion rather a X-100f (and resell it afterwards)? Mind you, I got an M8 last year because of its IR properties. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
arno_nyhm Posted February 27, 2018 Share #84 Posted February 27, 2018 For this occasion rather a X-100f (and resell it afterwards)?. might be the better option. but it lacks the red dot... Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DigitalPainter Posted March 3, 2018 Share #85 Posted March 3, 2018 I just did it two days ago. As I shoot mostly b&w with my 240, I said that I really need to try the CCD sensor. And when I had the chance to pay USD 1,200.00 for a M8.2 with a CV 28mm f1.9, an Elmarit 90mm f2.8, an extra battery and the purchase invoice back in time from Red Dot Cameras London, I said to myself that this opportunity is a one in a lifetime. So here I am, ready to see what this toy can do. 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ernstk Posted March 3, 2018 Share #86 Posted March 3, 2018 I just did it two days ago. As I shoot mostly b&w with my 240, I said that I really need to try the CCD sensor. And when I had the chance to pay USD 1,200.00 for a M8.2 with a CV 28mm f1.9, an Elmarit 90mm f2.8, an extra battery and the purchase invoice back in time from Red Dot Cameras London, I said to myself that this opportunity is a one in a lifetime. So here I am, ready to see what this toy can do. Welcome to the forum and to M8 ownership. I also have an M-P 240 and an M8. It will be interesting to hear what you think of the M8 B&W compared to the 240. Don't use an IR cut filter on the M8, if you want the best B&W output... Ernst 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DigitalPainter Posted March 3, 2018 Share #87 Posted March 3, 2018 Advertisement (gone after registration) Thanks for the welcome message and also for the advice of not using the IR filters, as both lenses came equipped with one each. I do have some nice b&w captures with 240, so I only need some time to go out and shoot with M8. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff S Posted March 4, 2018 Share #88 Posted March 4, 2018 I always preferred using an IR cut filter on my M8.2s, color or b/w. https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/185706-use-of-ir-filters-for-m8-bw-photography/ Jeff 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ernstk Posted March 6, 2018 Share #89 Posted March 6, 2018 I always preferred using an IR cut filter on my M8.2s, color or b/w. https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/185706-use-of-ir-filters-for-m8-bw-photography/ Jeff Thanks Jeff, that was an interesting thread. I experimented with and without IR cut for B&W. Overall (but not always) I preferred the results without the filter. The tonal quality seemed to be more subtle and more varied. There have been quite a number of voices on here suggesting not to use the IR cut for B&W. I wonder what they found attractive when they didn't use it... Ernst Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
arno_nyhm Posted March 15, 2018 Share #90 Posted March 15, 2018 There have been quite a number of voices on here suggesting not to use the IR cut for B&W. I wonder what they found attractive when they didn't use it... first of all: that is the clue oft those filters: you can put them on and off - just as you please. it is only logical that there must be pros and cons for using the filter. the 486 filter takes away some invisible-to-the-eye red light. this red light is mostly detected by the red channel of the sensor but also on the blue channel. this (sometimes) results in showing some kind of purple texture, where usually only black can be seen to the human eye. when converting this kind of pictures into B&W, dark textures keep some kind of texture instead of floating into deep black. this gives extra dynamic range for keeping the lights from washing out. and thats about it. at least it was for me. i hardly used my M8 with filters. and i never cared for colorpictures anyway. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nordvik Posted April 24, 2018 Share #91 Posted April 24, 2018 My everyday camera is the wonderfully M. But sometimes I take the M8.2 to make some iR Fotos. The resolution is not the best, but normaly I am very happy with the results. L1005869_g02_klein.jpg I think the resolution is good enough for A3. 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! 6 Quote 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/272384-anyone-think-of-buying-m8-again/?do=findComment&comment=3506282'>More sharing options...
tobey bilek Posted April 26, 2018 Share #92 Posted April 26, 2018 Would not buy another, but min has 3000 clicks and was my first digital M. It serves as a backup. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdlaing Posted April 26, 2018 Share #93 Posted April 26, 2018 Pretty much everybody’s first digital M. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lct Posted April 26, 2018 Share #94 Posted April 26, 2018 Sure if an M is necessarily a Leica M but If an M is a camera with an M mont and a rangefinder, the first digital M was the Epson R-D1. In that sense the M8.2 was my third digital M after an R-D1 and a R-D1s. Just to play with words . Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdlaing Posted April 26, 2018 Share #95 Posted April 26, 2018 Good for you. If you’re happy I’m happy. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Photoskeptic Posted June 25, 2018 Share #96 Posted June 25, 2018 If I could find an M8.2 in chrome for a good price I would leap on it! IMO, the best Leica digital M ever (and I also owned M8, M9-P and M-P 240). I really miss it when I travel overseas. Not the best for landscapes, but unparalleled for street shooting. I especially liked shooting at night with a fast lens and then converting to bw. FYI, never a problem with any of my digital M's. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Photoskeptic Posted June 25, 2018 Share #97 Posted June 25, 2018 Sorry, it seems I had already posted on this topic! I really hate being redundant. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
max.fortner Posted June 28, 2018 Share #98 Posted June 28, 2018 I just recently purchased a M8 in Chrome with only 4500 accentuations. My first Leica! Quite happy about it, since the camera is in almost mint condition and the price was good! If it should break, it breaks - I'm gonna use it as much as possible. The only thing I'm worried about is that the electronics at some point just "die" due to their age Not quite sure about that... What is your guys opinion on the age of the M8 in terms of its longevity. Best wishes, Maximilian [post=https://www.instagram.com/max.fortner/]My photography on Intsgram[/post] Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaapv Posted June 28, 2018 Share #99 Posted June 28, 2018 In general, Leica still supports the camera, despite a shortage of a few parts. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
max.fortner Posted June 28, 2018 Share #100 Posted June 28, 2018 In general, Leica still supports the camera, despite a shortage of a few parts. apart from the screen, which parts are they short in supply? Do hou happen to know that? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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