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    M8.2 or Canon 5D markII?

    in Leica and Rangefinders

    Posted

    i had the canon 5d with 24-70 f2.8 L lens for a while... beautiful setup. however, compared to the images of the leica m8 with the 35 summicron asph and 90 elmarit lenses, they were a tad softer. i chose the leica setup instead, and have now added the 50 summicron and a 21mm Zeiss ZM lens as well. great performers all around!

    bali

    in Leica and Rangefinders

    Posted

    hi Doug, Jimbaran is known for good seafood by the beach, really nice atmosphere too... Try the seafood set: shrimps, crabs, mussels, and snapper combination... super delicious! :-)

     

    i was shooting with an M8 with combo of 21/2.8 zeiss zm and 35/2 asph throughout the trip....

     

    thanks y'all

    Leica M8-2 Announcement?

    in Leica and Rangefinders

    Posted

    Word from the horse's mouth:

     

    " Dear LEICA M8 customers,

    The desire to own a digital camera manufactured by Leica, possessing the identical lifelong value retention associated with every Leica product, was brought to us by many of our customers. Leica Camera AG has now configured the LEICA M8 to meet this demand. With today?s newsletter, we would like to inform you exclusively and in advance of an outstanding innovation regarding your cherished LEICA M8.

     

    Subjects

    LEICA M8: An investment in the future

    What does the first upgrade kit include?

    How do I get the upgrade for my M8?

    Firmware update 1.201 available

     

    LEICA M8: An investment in the future

     

     

    With the introduction of a perpetual upgrade program, every LEICA M8 will forever be a state-of-the-art digital camera. Today?s and tomorrow?s users will always be able to incorporate the latest refinements and developments in handling ease and technology. It is our aim to secure your investment in the LEICA M8 for the future. ?While other digital cameras quickly become outdated and are replaced by newer models, our new concept extends the value retention and resistance to obsolescence embodied in the Leica ethos. Over time, we will gradually offer new product features and developments as upgrade options,? declares Steven K. Lee, CEO of Leica Camera AG. ?Our customers can therefore still invest in the photographic tools they need without worrying that they will miss out on improvements and technological developments alo ng the way.

    This information will be presented during the PMA fair in Las Vegas, beginning January 31st.

     

    What does the first upgrade kit include?

     

     

    ? Scratch-proof sapphire glass cover for the LCD monitor.

    ? Noise-optimized shutter with a fastest speed of 1/4000s.

    ? If so desired, the camera will be picked up at your home and sent directly back to you, without any intermediary stage in the process.

    ? Health-check and complete adjustment of the camera, testing all its functions.

    ? Installation of the newest relevant firmware.

    ? New factory warranty of two years covering the same conditions as for a new camera.

     

    How do I get the upgrade for my M8?

    ? This offer applies exclusively to all registered M8 users.

    ? We will inform you shortly via e-mail when the website is updated with detailed information about the new M8 upgrade program, and will also inform you as soon as possible how to purchase the first upgrade certificates.

    ? The fact that you are registered as a M8 owner will give you guaranteed access to an exclusive online area where you will be able to purchase your upgrade certificate.

    ? Purchasing the upgrade certificates will be possible as of March 2008 - the actual upgrading will commence as of August 2008.

    ? The upgrades will be fullfiled in the same order as the upgrade certificates were purchased. It is therefore advisable to acquire the certificate as quickly as possible.

     

    Firmware update 1.201 available

    In keeping with the overall sustainability of the concept of the rangefinder camera system, Leica Camera AG is now offering all LEICA M8 users an updated version of the camera firmware, which can be downloaded free of charge from Friday, February 1st from our website. Among other things, the new firmware version contains new, substantially improved automatic white balance algorithms for natural color rendering in nearly all light conditions. We will send you special information via e-mail which contains a direct link as soon as we post the firmware update on our website.

     

    We would feel very honored if you would be amongst the first to participate in our new program for the lifelong value retention of your M8.

     

    Yours Sincerely,

    The Leica internet team "

    Leica M8-2 Announcement?

    in Leica and Rangefinders

    Posted

    LEICA ANNOUNCEMENT

     

    NO NEW M9 LEICA M8 UPGRADE

     

    Leica have just announced that there will not be an M9 as previously thought.

    Instead they will offer an Upgrade on all existing M8 cameras with the following

    modifications.

    1. New Saphire Viewing Screen (Virtually

    unscratchable)

    2. Shutter to 1/4000th

    3. Quieter actuation of Shutter mechanism

    4. New Firmware

    5. 2 Year Warranty with Upgrade

    This modification will be available from March 2008 and will be booked through

    Leica Germany's Website at a cost to the owner of 1200 Euros.

    Leica see the M8 as being an ongoing camera that can be modified throughout its

    lifetime.

    Further News will be posted as and when we receive it

     

    http://theleicaman.mysite.wanadoo-members.co.uk/page5.html

    M8. Is it a real M or an imposter?

    in Leica and Rangefinders

    Posted

    I owned the 5D previously. I must admit it's a real good digital camera. I had it for almost a year, with around 3k actuations on it. Sold it with no regrets a couple of days ago. I guess I just had to buy the M8 due to the look of the files it produces, and the fact that Leicas do hold their values much better, regardless analog or digital... To me, the 5D is a workhorse camera. It is... My opinion is that if you work professionally, a 5D or in any case any 1Ds MkII/III camera would really be hard to beat, physically and photo quality wise. For me, I prefer Leicas because they have soul..., especially the look of the photos produced... it just has the magic...

    m8 ponders

    in Leica and Rangefinders

    Posted

    dear fellow wise M8 users out there, need some advice on what to check on a used

    M8 with high serial no. (still under warranty). anything i should be wary off

    before purchasing the camera other than the magenta issue (ir filter provided).

    appreciate it all... :-)

    EOS 5D body or memory card problem

    in Canon EOS Mount

    Posted

    I was using my 5D with a 2GB Kingston flash card tonight when this problem

    happened. I took some RAW & fine jpeg shots and while reviewing them on the

    camera LCD, I also deleted some unwanted photos. In the midst, the usually

    flashing red led on the 5D suddenly stayed on. I turned the camera the the 'off'

    position but the led was still on, without flashing (as it would when reading

    off the memory card). I then proceeded to remove the memory card.. (the light

    stayed on). Finally, I removed the battery for a minute and put it back in the

    camera.

     

    After turning it back on together with the same memory card inserted, all the

    photos which were not deleted were still intact. My 5D has about 3000+

    actuations on it. What could be the problem here? I have never had this happened

    before... Appreciate the contributions. Thanks.

    Thinking of swapping the 5D for a M8

    in Leica and Rangefinders

    Posted

    I was thinking of doing the same just a couple of days ago. I own a 5D and an M6. I have the 24-70/2.8 L and a Sigma Macro 50/2.8 EX. With the Leica I have the 35/2 asph and the 90/2.8. The 5D is great for photographing anything that's moving compared to the M6. Kids, for example... And with flexibility of it's high ISO, it works extremely well with low lighting as well. Nowadays with the M6, I hardly shoot anymore?? Maybe it's because of the cost of film, etc. I love the look of my leica photos though.. And it's with this intent that I want to go digital with the M8, purely this intention...

    EOS lenses and SpeedLite purchase in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

    in Canon EOS Mount

    Posted

    The best place to shop for Canon EOS gear in KL is at Boeing Photo in Sungei Wang Plaza (located in Bukit Bintang area). Best salesperson to approach is Lillian. The store in at the ground level near the main entrance. Another alternative is YL Camera in Pudu Plaza. You may need the help of a cab to take you there as it's not in tourist territory. They are located in the 1st floor. Ask for Desmond Liew. These 2 stores have the best EOS pricing in KL, if not for other cameras and other accessories as well.
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