Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2007/03/23

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Subject: [Leica] IMG: 28mm With IR Filter and Hex Wrenched M8
From: robert.rose at mac.com (Robert Rose)
Date: Fri Mar 23 14:42:49 2007
 
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
Replies: Reply from jhnichols at bellsouth.net (Jim Nichols) ([Leica] IMG: 28mm With IR Filter and Hex Wrenched M8)
Reply from luisripoll at telefonica.net (Luis Ripoll) ([Leica] IMG: 28mm With IR Filter and Hex Wrenched M8)
Reply from mark at rabinergroup.com (Mark Rabiner) ([Leica] IMG: 28mm With IR Filter and Hex Wrenched M8)