Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2010/01/29
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When I got the M8 I thought there was a bit of a "kick". Though I didn't
really test it as you did, I believe it may play a role in what you're
experiencing.
I would offer 3 suggestions; 1 expensive, 2 not so. All would help by
themselves and more so combined:
1. Get the shutter upgrade done to the "quieter" shutter. When I did there
was a discernible reduction in the "kick".
2. Get a Thumbs Up devices that slip into the flash shoe. Adds leverage when
holding and definitely helps steady the camera.
3. Get the M Grip for the M8/9. With the Thumbs Up, there is a big
difference.
Good luck,
Bob
Bob Adler
Palo Alto, CA
http://www.rgaphoto.com
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From: Peter Cheyne <geordiepete211 at yahoo.co.uk>
To: lug at leica-users.org
Sent: Fri, January 29, 2010 3:43:46 AM
Subject: [Leica] How low can you go?
I do enjoy shooting handheld, wide open in low light. With film Ms I often
shoot at 1/15th or 1/10th, but I was finding those lower speeds quite
difficult with the M8. Today I practised my handholding, focus, breathing,
squeezing, and managed to get 1/8th out of it. It's harder with an M8, but
possible.
TV Dinner
http://www.flickr.com/photos/geordiepete/4312219026/sizes/o/
Peter Cheyne
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