Rangefinderforum.com - Digital Leica M8 / M8.2 / M9 http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums Discussions about the Leica M8 /M 8.2 / M9 : Leica digital M mount rangefinder cameras. This is a great resource for new owners seeking information about the Leica M8, M8.2 and M9. en Thu, 09 Sep 2010 11:42:04 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/themes/graphite/misc/rss.jpg Rangefinderforum.com - Digital Leica M8 / M8.2 / M9 http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums Looking for Lightroom Preset for R-D1 look for M8/M9? http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=94886&goto=newpost Wed, 08 Sep 2010 20:40:58 GMT Hello, Is there any Adobe Lightroom Preset for Epson R-D1(s) look for M8/M9? Background: We are planning on creating a photo album for our kids and... Hello,

Is there any Adobe Lightroom Preset for Epson R-D1(s) look for M8/M9?

Background: We are planning on creating a photo album for our kids and we have been looking through some old pictures that were shot with R-D1(s) and some of the pictures we really, really like the "look" of them!!! Now we wish that we can process some of the current pictures that we shot with M8u and produce the similar look as R-D1(s)...

I did some internet search for such presets for lightroom but could not find any...

Does anyone know if such presets exist and if so, where I can find them?

Thank you.

Peter. ]]> Digital Leica M8 / M8.2 / M9 xthunder http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=94886 M8/9 users that use the Nokton 50mm f1.1. How do you like the lens? http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=94843&goto=newpost Tue, 07 Sep 2010 22:00:00 GMT Since the price is reasonable for such a fast lens, I am wondering those of you who bought one, how do you like it on your M8 and or M9? Another... Since the price is reasonable for such a fast lens, I am wondering those of you who bought one, how do you like it on your M8 and or M9? Another question is how many of you own a Noctilux, and bought this lens as well. I own both the f1.0 Noctilux and the 35 f1.2 Nokton as my high speed lenses, but for the price, the Nokton f1.1 may be a good second fast 50mm when I do not feel like lugging a Noctilux around. It also offers a slightly different look, so owning a Nokton may not be a bad idea since it wont break the bank account. ]]> Digital Leica M8 / M8.2 / M9 eleskin http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=94843 Auto ISO bug on M8? http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=94824&goto=newpost Tue, 07 Sep 2010 13:56:51 GMT I haven't used my M8 extensively in a bit and picked it up over the past few weeks. Didn't quite notice this issue until tonight when I used it with a *new* Canon 50/1,2.

It seems that the M8 just ignores my setting for slowest speed on Auto ISO. I set it on 1/15 and the camera will just choose even slower shutter speed than that.

Anyone encountered this issue? I updated to 2.005 hoping it will go away, but it still happens. Am I doing something wrong or do I remember how Auto ISO works on the M8?

Thanks for any help. ]]> Digital Leica M8 / M8.2 / M9 garygraphy http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=94824 (S) Standard Prime for my M8!? http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=94748&goto=newpost Sun, 05 Sep 2010 10:39:15 GMT Hi, I am searching for a nice standard Prime for my new Leica M8. I know, the Leica pendants are the best you can get for money, but I am looking for... Hi,
I am searching for a nice standard Prime for my new Leica M8. I know, the Leica pendants are the best you can get for money, but I am looking for a fast 35mm or 50mm Prime which I can afford. At the moment, I use the M8 with a borrowed Leica 35mm Canada Summicron, - a nice lens, but not as fast as I want. I am able to spend sth. around 1000 dollar (800€) for the prime. At the moment my favourite is the Voigtländer Nokton 50mm 1.1, but I am worried about the focusing issue, is it easy to focus such a fast 50mm at the crop-M8? My second favourite is the Voigtländer 35mm 1.4, - its quite cheap, but many people say that it produces very soft images at 1.4. Whats your opinion? Which prime should I choose? ]]> Digital Leica M8 / M8.2 / M9 m.galimathias http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=94748 Fun little lens! http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=94741&goto=newpost Sun, 05 Sep 2010 06:00:12 GMT Just picked up a Jupiter-8 for the M9. Tiny, cheap, poorly made... But nice optics! Fun lens for the price. If the GAS hits, a nice way to add a... Just picked up a Jupiter-8 for the M9. Tiny, cheap, poorly made... But nice optics! Fun lens for the price. If the GAS hits, a nice way to add a walk around 50 for around $30. Not too often that you can buy a lens for less money then its focal length! Some pics if you want to check out it's drawing.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/5238827...7624756756251/

Rob ]]> Digital Leica M8 / M8.2 / M9 rwchisholm http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=94741 M8 ISO 2500 images http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=94739&goto=newpost Sun, 05 Sep 2010 03:40:56 GMT JPGs, taken with close focus shimmed J3 (shimmed to focus to .60m): Image: http://matsumura.smugmug.com/photos/994872210_LtuSy-L.jpg gallery... JPGs, taken with close focus shimmed J3 (shimmed to focus to .60m):



gallery here:

http://matsumura.smugmug.com/Photogr...94870970_g4Grb ]]> Digital Leica M8 / M8.2 / M9 ampguy http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=94739 <![CDATA[Voigtlander Ultrawides on the digital M's]]> http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=94738&goto=newpost Sun, 05 Sep 2010 03:39:03 GMT I love to use the Voigtlander ultrawide lenses on the M9 (and previously on the M8). I get very regular requests on how to properly use them on the... I love to use the Voigtlander ultrawide lenses on the M9 (and previously on the M8). I get very regular requests on how to properly use them on the digital M's, particularly on the M9 given the "red edge" issues it is prone to. I've put together the following blog post with a lot of "how-to" information that some of you here might find useful.

http://www.digitalhapeman.com/Digita...M_Cameras.html

Jeff ]]> Digital Leica M8 / M8.2 / M9 Alnitak http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=94738 Found a deal for Leica M8 http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=94732&goto=newpost Sat, 04 Sep 2010 23:30:15 GMT I have the opportunity to acquire a near mint condition Leica M8 with some scratch sign at the LCD. It only has 1,300 shutter counts. Negotiated... I have the opportunity to acquire a near mint condition Leica M8 with some scratch sign at the LCD. It only has 1,300 shutter counts. Negotiated lowest price is $1,600 with a 30 day local dealer warranty. No packaging material though. Is it a good deal?

Thank you!:) ]]> Digital Leica M8 / M8.2 / M9 vivling http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=94732 Needs a lesson on Summicron 50s http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=94726&goto=newpost Sat, 04 Sep 2010 20:07:39 GMT First of all, I apologise if this sounds too basic and has already been addressed (most like it is). I saw a few 50 Summicrons over the last few... First of all, I apologise if this sounds too basic and has already been addressed (most like it is). I saw a few 50 Summicrons over the last few months, where the prices ranges from 700 Euro to ~1500 euros, the ones I'm referring here are all very good (according to the seller, from RFF, LUF, FM and GetDPI).

IIRC, I saw a few things on AntiqueCameras, but they are bit confusing to me. Can you please give me a basic idea about the variation of the quality (, if any) and anything else that I should be aware of? Thank you.

Ashfaque ]]> Digital Leica M8 / M8.2 / M9 ashfaque http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=94726 Noctilux users that would consider a EVF camera http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=94713&goto=newpost Sat, 04 Sep 2010 15:46:09 GMT I love my M8 and Noctilux, but sometimes I wish I could use another method of focus to make sure what I actually see is sharp where I want it. Yes,... I love my M8 and Noctilux, but sometimes I wish I could use another method of focus to make sure what I actually see is sharp where I want it. Yes, I too have used SLR's, and I know there are lenses out there like the Nikon 55mm Noct f1.2 that come close, but I have too much investment in M glass and do not feel like blowing more money on a new camera system and separate lenses. So here, we have a few choices. My M8 of corse, the M9 which is out of my budget for now, the Micro 4/3 cameras which seem interesting but the crop factor is too much for me, and I do not like increasing my distance to reframe the subject and not have the same shallow depth of field with larger sensor cameras at closer distances. We finally have the NEX system by Sony which is a little larger than Micro 4/3, but not enough I feel. It seems to be that I have 4 choices. Continue with the M8/9 and get upset once in awhile when something is not quite in focus at f1.0, live with the crop of a Micro 4/3 solution, Live with the crop of the Sony, wait until there is a full frame EVF camera that wil take M lenses, or buy a new camera system (SLR) and use the Nikon Noct. I have used many types of cameras for over 25 years professionally , so I am aware of the issues I face. So what would all of you do? So far my hit rate with the Noctilux is around 80% as far as focus goes. Sometimes I am off (my eyes at 45 are not what they were 25 years ago). ]]> Digital Leica M8 / M8.2 / M9 eleskin http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=94713 New 35mm Summilux status? http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=94699&goto=newpost Sat, 04 Sep 2010 03:40:58 GMT All, has anyone received or has any word on the status of the new Summilux 35. I am the first one on the list at my local vendor and so far nothing! ... All, has anyone received or has any word on the status of the new Summilux 35. I am the first one on the list at my local vendor and so far nothing! Love to get everyones status. Please advise. ]]> Digital Leica M8 / M8.2 / M9 zoomstop http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=94699 m9 framelines...your opinion http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=94661&goto=newpost Fri, 03 Sep 2010 05:03:27 GMT Hi, I was at a workshop with Costa Manos in 2008 and he was talking about how the one thing that really bothered him about the M8 was that his... Hi,

I was at a workshop with Costa Manos in 2008 and he was talking about how the one thing that really bothered him about the M8 was that his framelines were inaccurate. He's an old-school leica photographer who disciplines himself to frame well in the finder, not with the cropping tool.

I thought of him when they announced the M8.2 and the new finder lines optimized from 1 meter to 2 meters...how that would be so much better. I recently read that they returned to the 1 meter optimized finder for the M9.

How do you find the accuracy of the framelines? Attached is a graphic from leica showing the M8/M8.2 frameline comparisons.

thanks
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