Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2007/01/24

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Subject: [Leica] IMG: More M8 photos
From: len-1 at comcast.net (Leonard Taupier)
Date: Wed Jan 24 18:16:37 2007
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Will,

I don't know what to tell you. I know the feeling. All I can say is  
it's a nice camera, not perfect. You have to learn how to use it. I'm  
still in the learning stage. Thanks for the complement though.

Good luck in your decision.
Len


On Jan 24, 2007, at 8:52 PM, William Ravenel wrote:

> Len,
>
> I don't know how long I can hold out. Your pictures don't help. I  
> received one of those letters again today offering me a home equity  
> loan. My first thought before I tossed it was, M8?
>
> Will
> On Jan 24, 2007, at 5:44 PM, Leonard Taupier wrote:
>
>> I learned a few more things about the M8 in the last few days.
>>
>> First, don't be afraid to try the high ISO's The first image was  
>> shot at ISO 1250.
>> Also the shutter doesn't vibrate. The first shot was taken at 1/20  
>> sec. hand held. With a 90mm lens (not macro mode). Not bad for a  
>> 69 year old if I say so myself.
>>
>>  <http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/LeonardT/M8/L1000314a.jpg.html>
>>
>> The second shot is a continuation of yesterdays thaw. The icicles  
>> are growing.
>> M8, ISO 640, f11, 90mm Macro-Elmar.
>>
>> <http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/LeonardT/M8/L1000277a.jpg.html>
>>
>> And finally I have to throw in at least one flower. A 5 ft tall Lily.
>> M8, ISO 640, f11, 90mm macro-Elmar in macro mode. SF24d flash
>>
>> <http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/LeonardT/M8/L1000294a.jpg.html>
>>
>> Please comment and critique.
>> Len
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
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In reply to: Message from len-1 at comcast.net (Leonard Taupier) ([Leica] IMG: More M8 photos)
Message from wmrav at triad.rr.com (William Ravenel) ([Leica] IMG: More M8 photos)