[Leica] Working with the M8

[gregj.lorenzo at shaw.ca (GREG LORENZO)]

Don Dory writes in part:

> So, for all you folks who have heard all the whiners, ignore the 
> whining,break open the piggy bank, and buy one of these marvelous 
> machines. 
> it truly is an M camera in all that designation signifies. Is it perfect, 
> no,
> in fact one of my PAW's this week has a perfect example of the magenta
> issue.  But, for a camera that you can control and use like an M, it is
> perfect.

Hi Don,

Remarkably this is been very little on-list whining about this camera except 
for the IR sensitivity and the necessity to acquire and use filters in 
certain situations. Even the Leicaphobes have seem to have disappeared. The 
M8 seems to have awakened iterest in RF cameras when the Epson RD1 did not.

All you need to do is look at the substantial increase in Lug email traffic 
since this camera was 1st announced and delivered.

Greg J. Lorenzo
Calgary, Alberta
> 
> 
> As a way of background, I use Canon and Nikon digital on a daily 
> basis,understand what makes them tick, truly appreciate what 
> marvels those beasts
> can do especially with off camera flash.  But, they don't become an
> extension of my hand and eye.
> 
> Tina, I would welcome your input as your shooting conditions 
> should severely
> stress the IR issues.  I have been trying to shoot in tungsten rich
> environments but have had very few failures.  But, my usage has been
> primarily modern glass which may limit the issues.
> 
> Don
> don.dory@gmail.com
> 
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