Artorius Posted September 6, 2007 Share #1 Posted September 6, 2007 Advertisement (gone after registration) I've read almost everything I can get a hold, reviews, user reviews, forums, of concerning the M8. Mine arrives tomorrow. I think I memorized the instruction manual. I will charge the battery and format a 2 Gb card in camera. What should I look for after it arrives? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Riccis Posted September 6, 2007 Share #2 Posted September 6, 2007 What should I look for after it arrives? Subjects to photograph... Enjoy and share your results. Best, Riccis Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
marknorton Posted September 6, 2007 Share #3 Posted September 6, 2007 You might want to check the firmware level - current is 1.102, but other than that, just enjoy the camera. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riccis Posted September 6, 2007 Share #4 Posted September 6, 2007 The latest firmware is actually 1.107. Cheers, Riccis Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artorius Posted September 6, 2007 Author Share #5 Posted September 6, 2007 Thanks. I do have a lot of subjects, mostly travelogue. Doing an informal wedding reception Sat.,(I am not the hired one) along with my film M's and (shudder) Nikon DSLR's. They are letting me do whatever I want, I figured 25 4X6 prints, and a DVD slideshow with MY choice of pics as a gift, sales will be later. I know the paid guy, he knows my work, and he has no problem with me doing what I do best. I vowed I would never do weddings again, but this woman works with my wife, and she feels obligated to help her out. Now, I've got two more daughters getting married this year, and I thought the M8 with my other M's would fit the bill as the father. Sorry for the rant, but, I am a bit excited at the future of my daughters.(neither of which will I be the hired one, at my request) I'm just going to sit back, have a couple, and maybe snap a pic, and enjoy. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riccis Posted September 6, 2007 Share #6 Posted September 6, 2007 Art: The M8 does fit the bill for weddings... that's what I am using for my wedding work. Cheers, Riccis Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artorius Posted September 6, 2007 Author Share #7 Posted September 6, 2007 Advertisement (gone after registration) Art: The M8 does fit the bill for weddings... that's what I am using for my wedding work. Cheers, Riccis I just checked out your website, nice. Are you using on-camera flash. I do NOT use flash for anything other than studio, and micro/macro work with SLR/DSLR. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
marknorton Posted September 6, 2007 Share #8 Posted September 6, 2007 The latest firmware is actually 1.107. Cheers, Riccis Whoops, yes you are correct. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riccis Posted September 6, 2007 Share #9 Posted September 6, 2007 Art: I use a combination of flash or video light only on some parts of the reception, everything else is available light, shooting wide open the Sumis or Nocti. BTW, I haven't updated my site in a long time, just check out my blog for the latest work. Cheers, Riccis Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artorius Posted September 6, 2007 Author Share #10 Posted September 6, 2007 Art: I use a combination of flash or video light only on some parts of the reception, everything else is available light, shooting wide open the Sumis or Nocti. BTW, I haven't updated my site in a long time, just check out my blog for the latest work. Cheers, Riccis I'll check the blog. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Venkman Posted September 6, 2007 Share #11 Posted September 6, 2007 [...] What should I look for after it arrives? Always look out for cars and traffic signs, especially if you take it outside. You will be distracted, that's a given Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dpattinson Posted September 6, 2007 Share #12 Posted September 6, 2007 I've read almost everything I can get a hold, reviews, user reviews, forums, of concerning the M8.Mine arrives tomorrow. I think I memorized the instruction manual. I will charge the battery and format a 2 Gb card in camera. What should I look for after it arrives? IR filters, and a sharpie to code your lenses if not done already Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
luigi bertolotti Posted September 6, 2007 Share #13 Posted September 6, 2007 IR filters, and a sharpie to code your lenses if not done already That's a good advice... expecially if you're going to a wedding... the IR filter is fundamental : otherwise, expect some surprise on black and blue dresses... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stunsworth Posted September 6, 2007 Share #14 Posted September 6, 2007 Arthur, if you don't have the filters in time for the wedding, just tell them that b&w is sooo much classier than colour <grin> Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonoslack Posted September 6, 2007 Share #15 Posted September 6, 2007 HI Arthur Congratulations! Like you, I swore I'd never do another wedding, but then a really good friend wanted me to do it 'because they like my style' . . . . so I did: http://www.slack.co.uk/2007/Grogono.html I used an olympus with fill flash for a few shots, but it's 90% with the M8. You will need the filters though. I thought I could get away with it, but now I've given up and have them on everything. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nitnaros Posted September 6, 2007 Share #16 Posted September 6, 2007 Art: I use a combination of flash or video light only on some parts of the reception, everything else is available light, shooting wide open the Sumis or Nocti. BTW, I haven't updated my site in a long time, just check out my blog for the latest work. Cheers, Riccis Hello Riccis, I checked out your website (and really like your images). Question #1: Do you use a specific way of raw file processing to obtain the color palette seen on many of your shots? Its quite different, so I am wondering what's the cause... Question #2: Is the M8 satisfying your need for tele-lenses? (Meaning is the reach of a 75mm or 90mm enough for your wedding work, or which tele lens do you use?) Again, beautiful work. Peter Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest tummydoc Posted September 6, 2007 Share #17 Posted September 6, 2007 What should I look for after it arrives? The credit card statement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riccis Posted September 6, 2007 Share #18 Posted September 6, 2007 Peter: Thanks for checking out my work and your kind comments. My RAW processing entails the basic adjustments for WB and exposure (when needed). The color and feel of my images is done in PhotoShop after the RAW conversion and it is nothing else than a combination of color layers set to to different blend modes (Multiply and Soft Light are the ones I use the most)... I am a big fan of a brown-green-yellow palette and have a few color combinations that I apply to keep the colors consistent. Other than that, I only use curves to add density to the images (specially B&W) plus the addition of grain... It is a very simple and straightforward process that you should be able to replicate easily as long as you are familiar with the concepts of layering and masking in Photoshop (if you are not, any Photoshop book will get you up an running in no time). Even when I was using the Canon DSLRs for my work, the longest lens I used was the 85/1.2 since my style is a bit more intimate. Right now, the longest lens I have is the 50mm and while I am deciding whether to get a 75 cron or lux (if I can find one) or a 90 cron, I am doing all my work with a 21/2.8, 35/1.4, 50/1.4 and 50/1.0 without any problems. Hope this helps, Riccis Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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