So, what about the M 8

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color Infrared using the M8:<p>

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I use Orange and Red filters, as you might with IR Ektachrome. Wrote my own raw processor. But it is unique, block the Blue light from the Blue channel, it gets only IR. Equalize it with the other channels, now mostly visible- get false color IR<p>

https://www.leicaplace.com/threads/leica-m8-set-to-iso-ludicrous-speed.1081/

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If you get the M8- look up "M8RAW2DNG", learn the button dance, and get true uncompressed DNG files from the

camera.

<p>;<a href="/photodb/user?user_id=248912">Soeren Engelbrecht</a></p>

<p>Lovely photos both technically and creative...thank you for sharing and showing what you... and the camera are capable of.</p>

<p>I have never had a problem with my M8 and I understand that only a certain batch had issues with their screens.</p>

<p>My M8 is set to the way I like it; if the screen failed those functions would still work with those settings. Bottom line an M is about personal enjoyment of that camera.....there are a lot more functional cameras on the market and in many ways better...</p>

<p>Love the Fuji Pro 1 bought mine for 300 gbp even cheaper now. It is in many ways a better camera...</p>

<p>But...</p>

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<p>Im all for the photograph and the capabilities of the tool to achieve it..love my iPhone.</p>

<p>However, I respect fine engineering; the use of such old fashion materials such as brass for top plates/bottom plate...hand built even if in a production line...no robots. Just nice feel to it all. Its own Art...a step back in time.</p>

<p>Hope your grandfather's lenses don't have goggles. Mounting 35 mm and 50 DR lenses are not recommended from the M8 to the newest Type 262.<br>

M8 is very good for black and white because of its IR sensitivity. It can also do IR hand held.<br>

Get the newer M8.2.<br>

Forget about the M9 because of its sensor mold growth problems.</p>

<p>Agreed with James upon goggles. - I'd just recommend getting a viewfinder magnifier for anything using the 50mm frame line or narrower.<br>

Why are sensor mold & coffee stain problems? - Leica promised to fix the first for free and the 2nd has no impact on shootability of the camera and in case the display dies, Leica promised to offer a trade in upgrade at a good price. Both offers to camera owners, not just to Leica customers. The issues might be annoying if they ruin a trip, but are quite cost neutral. I'd worry more about shutter durability on the original M8 or about RF misalignment after the camera takes some impact. </p>

I had one and sold it after a few years, and have thought of getting one again, but for as old they are, they're a bit pricey. Seems like some dealers in Japan hoard certain cameras and the M8 appears to be one of them, so prices may be high in part because of that.

If I ran across a good deal on one, I might pick it up. I had an M9 and now M240 for the past several years, but I swear for b&w those two cameras are not as good as my M8 was for making b&w photos. The M8's strength for b&w has been noted frequently elsewhere on the web. Color is fine, though generally not as spot on as the M9 or later Leica digitals. If you're shooting color though, definitely use an IR filter on the lens.

10MP is fine, and the sensor size lends itself to plentiful depth of field. As others have said, images are best up to ISO 320, usually fine at 640, but begin to get sketchy shooting any higher.

I had a M8 once but, unfortunately, we fell out.

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I'm a little late getting into this conversation, but here's my 2 cents ...

When you add up the issues with the M8 (cropped sensor, IR-Cut filters, 10MP sensor), it almost killed my love for the Leica M system. And you really should have your lenses 6-bit coded (DAG has a 3rd-party source for about $100 per flange). Plus, the M8 is picky about SD cards; the M8 will not accept many brands and sizes.

In your situation, I'd either hold out for a FF digital M (if you opt for an M9 make sure it has the replaced sensor) or consider a Sony (FF) R series camera w/ an M adapter.

The C/V 10mm and 12mm M lenses would make respectable 13mm & 16mm lenses on the M9; M8 of course, not M9

Appreciate all of the additional responses to a zombie post from 3+ years ago that some how got reanimated Long since (years ago) moved in different directions. Thanks for your efforts!

Oh boy! That's funny. Guess I was later than I thought!

"Any comments on the camera or on usage with the lenses I have with an M 8 will be appreciated" Sandy..

"but I swear for b&w those two cameras are not as good as my M8 was for making b&w photos. The M8's strength for b&w has been noted frequently elsewhere on the web "Ray.

Ray, a long time user of Leica cameras I would suspect he knows what he is talking about.

Sandy ,if you want a M8, go for it...https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XgFtQPgHyek

<p>If 10 MP is sufficient for your needs (say, up to 10 x 15 inch prints) and you can accept a 1.33 X crop factor (the 35mm becomes a 50mm field of view, etc.), then the M8, if in good condition (including clean sensor and monitor), can be a very good purchase. Leicas, as you know, are bought for their manner of use and handling qualities (as well as high quality), so that may override any resolution limitation. It is one of few non-modified cameras that can do fairly convincing IR B&W photography. UV-IR blocking filters may be needed for your lenses (mainly 39mm filters?) in some limited cases of color use in order to eliminate chromatic distortion (e.g., some blacks becoming purple).</p>

I have an M9 but still keep my M8 because of its IR capability. IR photography handheld! With a clear viewfinder and no super dark view having to see though the filter.