Peter L Posted July 12, 2007 Share #1 Posted July 12, 2007 Advertisement (gone after registration) Just curious to see if the Canon 5D is still used after acquiring the Leica M8 and if so, how often. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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stunsworth Posted July 12, 2007 Share #2 Posted July 12, 2007 I have to confess I haven't used my 5D since getting an M8. But then again the same thing happened to my film SLRs when I bought my first M - an M2 - a number of years ago, so I haven't been surprised. It's not to say that the 5D is a bad camera, far from it, but I prefer rangefinders in the focal lengths that I use the most - 24-75mm. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samir Jahjah Posted July 12, 2007 Share #3 Posted July 12, 2007 Just curious to see if the Canon 5D is still used after acquiring the Leica M8 and if so, how often. I plan to use the 5D along the M8. I use the 5D with the 24-105 L zoom, a 80-200 zoom, and at times with a Leica 35mm summicron. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
girphoto Posted July 12, 2007 Share #4 Posted July 12, 2007 Just curious to see if the Canon 5D is still used after acquiring the Leica M8 and if so, how often. Not only do I still use my 5D along with my M8, but I use my Mark II's and a large selection of lenses (from 8mm - 500mm) When you are a working photo-journlist, the M8 becomes just another tool in the bag. Yes, I must say that the M8 bag ( a Domke F-6 Little Bit Samller Bag) now goes on every assignment (even If I do not get a chance to use it). I will also tell you that my new travel kit is a 5D with grip + 28-300 IS and my Leica bag which has an M8, 28f2.8, 90f2.8 50CV Nokton, 15CVwith Leica 21 finder, 12CVwith 15 finder and my 30% (not yet arrived) 35f2. Both the 5D and the M8 are great pieces of equiptment. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_tribble Posted July 12, 2007 Share #5 Posted July 12, 2007 Similar to Gary - the mix depends on the assignment. For documentary work it tends to be 5D + 16-35 f2.8L / 85 1.2L M8 + 28 f2 / 35 f2 / 50 f1.4 For theatre / concert 1D mk2 + 5D + 16-35 f2.8L / 85 1.2L / 70-200 f2.8L M8 + 28 f2 / 35 f2 / 50 f1.4 / 75 f1.4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrc Posted July 12, 2007 Share #6 Posted July 12, 2007 I was just out this morning with a Nikon D2x, because I needed the long zoom. But, I'm an older guy (63) and confess that I really don't like having the D2x slung over a shoulder any more -- the weight of the body and lens is simply annoying, especially after using the M8. But, sometimes you need to go long, especially when you're in a boat, like I often am. I wish Leica would come up with something like a 2x extender for the M8, even if it was only made for one lens -- the 135. You could then simply guess the field of view -- or maybe you could simply made a cheap wire finder that clips onto the camera, to tellyouwhere you're aiming, and assume that everything is going to be close to infinity focus. But that would get you out to a 35mm equivalent of a 400, with the 135, which would be handy... I also have a Pentax K10, which is not much bigger than the Leica, and the Limited lenses are actually smaller than the Leica equivalents. But it's sensor-limited, IMHO, and shot for shot, the M8 is better. JC Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
carstenw Posted July 12, 2007 Share #7 Posted July 12, 2007 Advertisement (gone after registration) John, more convenient than what you suggest is the Visoflex III and a Telyt-V 280/4.8. Great lens. I sold my 5D, 17-40L and a slew of Leica R lenses when I got the M8. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hdrmd Posted July 12, 2007 Share #8 Posted July 12, 2007 I sold the 5D when I got the M8, but I still use the MK II Ds. DR Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hofrench Posted July 12, 2007 Share #9 Posted July 12, 2007 My 20D has gone into an early retirement, but I would like very much to own a 5D, for which I can imagine all kinds of good uses, from shooting scenes with lots of action in them, to certain kinds of low light work, to macro stuff. I've borrowed 5Ds and think very highly of them, even if I can't imagine it becoming a mainstay of my documentary work. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
fotografr Posted July 12, 2007 Share #10 Posted July 12, 2007 It depends completely on the type of assignment. If I need longer f/2.8 zooms, as when doing theater work or sports, I'll still use the 5D. But for any kind of portrait, documentary and editorial work I almost always opt for the M8. The 5D is an excellent camera, but I prefer the look of the M8 images. I also find the somewhat smaller file size a bit more manageable when I come in with several hundred RAWs. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamie Roberts Posted July 12, 2007 Share #11 Posted July 12, 2007 Interesting.... For completely accurate framing and very low-light, long reach, it's the 5d. No question. It even takes a lot of my R glass For the best output in regular light, I use the DMR. For wider and more portable, stealthy stuff, I use the M8, and that's a lot more use than it sounds like here! When I shoot a wedding, it usually goes 5d with a 70-200 IS zoom (I also have the 50 nd 35 L lenses just in case); DMR with the 35 2,0/50lux/80 lux (which also fit the 5d), and the M8 with the CV wides, 24, 35 and 50. Carrying an SLR and the M8 at a time, it's not so bad Keeps me in shape! Someday, I hope to settle on just R and M bodies; but the R will have to be faster and at least have AF as an option and the M would need better framelines Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanJW Posted July 12, 2007 Share #12 Posted July 12, 2007 I still use my 5D but far less frequently. I will use it when I need the autofocus (fast moving objects in particular), sometimes for indoor work that requires flash (the Canon is more flexible) and for long tele work, where the SLR excels. For travel, its never the 5D. and I never use them both at the same time. But I am not a pro who may need a more complete tool kit with him/her in order not to miss an important shot. This is not to say that I'm happy when I miss a shot but the trade-offs are different. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guy_mancuso Posted July 12, 2007 Share #13 Posted July 12, 2007 5d is that the newfangled button pushing machine people use when there feeling lazy. LOL Could not resist. i don't have one and no plans for one at this time. It's all M8 or rent if needed. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest WPalank Posted July 12, 2007 Share #14 Posted July 12, 2007 For me it's the M8 and the Mark III. The low light performance is unsurpassed, along with a variety of fast telephoto lenses. As Gary R. said above, it "becomes just another tool in the bag". Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hofrench Posted July 12, 2007 Share #15 Posted July 12, 2007 Actually, Guy, the M8 is the newer-fangled machine. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guy_mancuso Posted July 12, 2007 Share #16 Posted July 12, 2007 Very true Howard. LOL The 5D is a good box and will produce some nice images all around. I just can't hold it after holding a leica feels like a plastic toy. I know, but it does get the job done. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
girphoto Posted July 12, 2007 Share #17 Posted July 12, 2007 5d is that the newfangled button pushing machine people use when there feeling lazy. LOL Could not resist. i don't have one and no plans for one at this time. It's all M8 or rent if needed. The 5D is far from a (PHD) camera, and when you need FULL FRAME + 12+Megs and do not want to spend 7k for a MarkIIS it is a great camera. Don't sell it short, it has a place for the working pro. The 5D is not fast enough for high action sports but when i shoot award shows from the back of the room (Billboards, Latin Billboards, etc) and need at leat 500mm, no the M8 not in mine or your wildness dreams will do the job. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stunsworth Posted July 12, 2007 Share #18 Posted July 12, 2007 Agreed Gary. The only buttons I used to press on a regular basis were those to change the ISO and format the card <grin> Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sdai Posted July 12, 2007 Share #19 Posted July 12, 2007 The only buttons I used to press on a regular basis were those to change the ISO and format the card Can't be real, Steve ... it must be the big round one. LOL Now, back on topic ... I know it sounds hypocritical and though I have more than just a few digital cameras, the one I use most often is still the M7 0.85. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guy_mancuso Posted July 12, 2007 Share #20 Posted July 12, 2007 The 5D is far from a (PHD) camera, and when you need FULL FRAME + 12+Megs and do not want to spend 7k for a MarkIIS it is a great camera. Don't sell it short, it has a place for the working pro. The 5D is not fast enough for high action sports but when i shoot award shows from the back of the room (Billboards, Latin Billboards, etc) and need at leat 500mm, no the M8 not in mine or your wildness dreams will do the job. I know Gary had every Canon they made but if i need one than it is smarter for me to rent it than own it. It's been 6 months since i needed a DSLR . Now starting next week i have a challenge. Runway and the M8, I did it in January but also a DMR. This time will be a little tougher. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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