Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2011/02/18
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Actually, I find the IR sensitivity a useful feature, not a problem: http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/belgiangator/IR/20110215-L1004651.jpg.html As for bad weather, despite the assurances you get here, my experience is that the M8 is not a camera for bad weather. In fact, I managed to screw mine up just by wearing it around my neck while cycling at a leisurely pace along the beach. The occasional drop of sweat that fell on the camera in the process was enough to leak into the M8 and corrode stuff in the area of the shutter release. Fortunately, I still had my Passport warranty so it was fixed free of charge, but when there is a chance of rain, I now take other cameras, or even a film body. Having said that, the M8 is an excellent choice, particularly if have M lenses already. And if you don't, then I can recommend the "budget" line of Summarit lenses. I have the 35mm and 75mm, and both are excellent. Cheers, Nathan Nathan Wajsman Alicante, Spain http://www.frozenlight.eu http://www.greatpix.eu http://www.nathanfoto.com PICTURE OF THE WEEK: http://www.fotocycle.dk/paws Blog: http://www.fotocycle.dk/blog YNWA On Feb 19, 2011, at 3:13 AM, Richard Endress wrote: > Hi all, I normally lurk on this list but now that I have the hots for a > M8 and can almost afford one. What is this list's opinion of them? Any > serious problems other than the IR sensitivity? Anyone have any problems > with them in bad weather conditions? r > > Richard Endress > rendress at mac.com > > www.gallery.me.com/rendress > > > > > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information >