Leica M8/M8.2 Users

Reply to M8.2 and older lenses

nobody@flickr.com (cyrijay1) — Fri, 24 May 2013 20:12:27 -0700

cyrijay1 posted a reply:

For my M8'2 I have Non coded Summicron 35/50/90mm lens . It makes beautiful pictures and I don't bother to code them .Iam using them for 3years and Why you need them coded?

Reply to Sharpening

nobody@flickr.com (cyrijay1) — Fri, 24 May 2013 20:06:41 -0700

cyrijay1 posted a reply:

This is good topic and I use Aperture 3 and Photoshop but still my photos look more digital and when compared to a good quality negative scan to M8 look a bit a more digital for me.

Reply to Sharpening

nobody@flickr.com ([rafa]) — Sun, 03 Feb 2013 19:34:41 -0800

[rafa] posted a reply:

Gavin, I use S efex, a very good software. I don't like lightroom. Sharpness and contrast are ok, as long as the picture remains natural.

I hate over pp.

Cheers!

Reply to Difference between M8 & M8.2

nobody@flickr.com (Ron (Netherlands)) — Mon, 24 Dec 2012 15:09:37 -0800

Ron (Netherlands) posted a reply:

1. different skin on the shell;
2. sapphire glass on LCD;
3. brightlines in the viewfinder better adjusted to the different lenses;
4. quieter shutter
and no, originally it wasn't offered with a black dot, but all came with a red dot....btw just sold mine and now waiting for the new M to come out in 2013

and the 35mm summicron was IMHO the best standard lens for the M8 and M8.2 - it is a nice small lens when travelling and gives about 47mm focus considering the 1.33 crop factor.

Reply to Sharpening

nobody@flickr.com (ziengler) — Sun, 23 Dec 2012 06:15:10 -0800

ziengler posted a reply:

well im usually in for slight HDR . object that are non living things.
like streets, buildings landscape.
for subjects, seldom deploy HDR.
sliver efex can still create softness in the photo that bring out the details.
it very tough job to fine tune the subject especially the face details.
to me M8 works like diamond, need to polish to get nice result..

Sharpening

nobody@flickr.com (Gavin Mills Photography) — Sun, 23 Dec 2012 04:23:18 -0800

Gavin Mills Photography posted a new topic:

Just wandered what other people think about sharpening .
Recently I've noticed more and more processing creeping into Leica groups and although I use it on my photos am recently liking the over sharpened look less and less preferring to see more natural shots .

I think used right its a great effect but sometimes it can lose the atmosphere of the photo and all start to look a bit to harsh and effected as well as losing the character that we all love about using Leica M cameras and glass .

I personally try to keep the clarity in lightroom quite close to or on zero and work more with the sharpness and contrast . If its black and white I'll use a bit of structure in silver efex picking out subjects I want where I want to increase the attention .

Would love to hear how some other people work in this area or just to hear people thoughts on the subject .

Reply to Difference between M8 & M8.2

nobody@flickr.com (miguelruizphoto) — Tue, 24 Jul 2012 04:31:30 -0700

miguelruizphoto posted a reply:

The M8.2 has the top and bottom platee, like a MP.
www.flickr.com/photos/teknopunk/5530567357/
www.flickr.com/photos/teknopunk/5531150974/

The skin is different too, vulcan skin.

Reply to Difference between M8 & M8.2

nobody@flickr.com (Lainey1) — Sun, 25 Dec 2011 14:59:49 -0800

Lainey1 posted a reply:

The M8 has the red dot, faster shutter of 1/8000, but doesn't have the Sapphire LCD glass. The M8.2 has the stealth shutter, the Sapphire glass and the black Leica dot.

Difference between M8 & M8.2

nobody@flickr.com (Derrick_Koh) — Sun, 26 Dec 2010 21:56:42 -0800

Derrick_Koh posted a new topic:

Hi to All Lecia folks,

I planning to move to Rangefinder. Was wondering what are the difference between a M8 & M8.2? Looking for 35mm or 50mm for Lecia. There are too many to choose from.

Hope you guys can help. Thanks a million.

New group! Leica Nudes

nobody@flickr.com (alfondc - 亞行者) — Sun, 26 Dec 2010 03:13:34 -0800

alfondc - 亞行者 posted a new topic:

Hi!
This is a new group!
Nude photos taked with Leica cameras only.
Digital or film, M2, M3, M6, M8, M9... not matter but Leica.
So, Leica and nudes. Together!
www.flickr.com/groups/leicanudes/

Thanks for your attention!