[Leica] IMG: PAWeek 17

[len-1 at comcast.net (Leonard Taupier)]

George,

The IR and the macro photos are wonderful and show how the M8 in the  
right hands can extend the art of fine photography.

It's a real pleasure to see the M8 being used as a part of the total  
Leica M system. The Visoflex, along with the bellows and short mount  
lenses, was one of the first tools I tried on my M8 when I first  
received it. It's a perfect match. It's a lot of fun.

Except for my bird photography, which requires the use of very long  
lenses, the M8 is my camera of choice. It's a real pleasure to see  
your enthusiasm for this system. You've added credibility to the rest  
of us who have that same feeling.

Well done,
Len




On Apr 30, 2007, at 5:17 PM, Lottermoser George wrote:

> This past week my B&W 093 IR filter arrived from B&H.
> And I had some M8, high IR sensitivity, fun.
> <http://www.imagist.com/paw_07>
>
> I also pulled out the old Visoflex III.
> Attached it to the M8.
> Attached the 50 lux asph and
> was blown away by the quality of this lens in macro mode.
> These macros, additional IR photographs, and some none IR for  
> comparison
> can be seen in the "flash" slide show at:
> <http://imagist.com/paw_07/07_wk_17/index.html>
>
> Along this M8 journey:
>
> I know that many folks think the IR sensitivity of the M8 is some  
> sort of Leica misstep.
> But I'm here to tell you that using that sensitivity with an IR  
> filter is a real plus to me and a kick to boot.
> The range finder allows for proper framing (try that with an SLR  
> and a 93 filter).
> The idea that I'm carrying a Leica M, my amazing M lenses and  
> loaded with color (ASA 160 - 2500), black and white (ASA 160 -  
> 2500), and infrared which can be hand held - well it actually makes  
> me a bit light headed.
>
> And I also know that some folks think the Visoflex was a Leica joke  
> in an SLR world.
> But until you pull this 1964 device out of the closet and mount it  
> on your 2007 M8, you simply haven't fully experienced the Leica M  
> system. Some of you who've mounted your vintage lenses on your M8's  
> may know what I'm say'n here. Think: It is light, small and allows  
> one to do wonderful macro photography with modern lenses. Add to  
> that the fact that the soft mirror (lock) up occurs with the same  
> motion as releasing the shutter.
>
> Again, I'm here to tell you that this is a dream machine - all the  
> stuff ever made for the M's continues to work BEAUTIFULLY with the  
> M8 (ok I know the dual range cron is a no-go and maybe a couple  
> others). I've had the pleasure to experience Leicas from M2 (my  
> first in 1964) through (missed the M7) M8; and declare here and now  
> - Leica remains the finest, small, precision, range finder camera  
> (now digital) system available. The 20D and 5D have rarely seen the  
> light of day since the M8 arrived.
>
> Kudos to Leica.
>
> Regards,
> George Lottermoser
> george@imagist.com
>
>
>
>
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