[Leica] IMG: 28mm With IR Filter and Hex Wrenched M8

[mark at rabinergroup.com (Mark Rabiner)]

On 3/23/07 6:42 PM, "Robert Rose" <robert.rose@mac.com> typed:

> The proof is in the pudding.  After being hex wrenched (using a Noctilux)
> the M8 seems to just shine with a Summicron.
> 
> Here is a close portrait with a 28mm Summicron-M, at f/2, 1/24s
> 
> http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/rjrose/focus/L1001517.jpg.html
> 
> Also, note that in this type of scene there is no issue with cyan at the
> edges and the IR filter.
> 
> I may never take this lens off the camera.
> 
> I was happy with the M8 when I first got it, but I never got images this
> sharp until I twiddled the focus adjustment.  Actually, I don't think I
> realized what was possible with this camera.  So, I am wondering whether
> everyone's M8 could benefit from some sort of "hexing."
> 
> Cheers,
> Bob Rose
> 
> 
> 
The eyeglasses look unsharp masked. A lot.


Mark Rabiner
8A/109s
New York, NY

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