Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2009/05/13

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Subject: [Leica] 8 or 8.2
From: kididdoc at cox.net (Steve Barbour)
Date: Wed, 13 May 2009 15:19:24 -0700
References: <210AE33D-07D9-462C-A5AB-3BD46B818336@embarqmail.com> <90290032-5BEB-47AD-9520-703D95E40AA5@embarqmail.com> <CB11C3D1-2B44-4405-A4CF-1BCED811A59B@telefonica.net>

Ric said...

>> Thanks for all the help on this question.
>>
>> I took delivery on a black M8 demo today. Comes complete with a  
>> couple of scuff marks so I won't be branded as a newbee;^) No box  
>> and no free filters or lens coding.
>>
>> Still lust for the black paint 8.2, but can't justify paying more  
>> than twice as much. Leaves me room in my work budget for upgrading  
>> to CS4. and some other goodies over the next couple of years.
>>
>> The 1/8000 shutter speed will be nice with the Noctilux and Nokton.
>>
>> While a little louder than my M6, I don't find the sound all that  
>> troublesome.
>>
>> I know I'll have a million questions over the next couple of weeks.  
>> Wish I had assembled M8 tips from the list.
>>
>> If anyone has helpful hints, or must dos, please share them.
>>
>> Is there any reason to produce JPEGs to go with the DNG?
>>
>> Photos soon
>>
>> ric

I suspect Ric, you will find this new camera fitting with your style,  
and lovely to use...

I expect some beauties from you,


good luck, have fun...


Steve





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