thmk
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Today I got a used M8 (upgraded, Firmware 2.004) and have the problem that the camera seems to overexpose a lot in A mode. I shot outside in the evening and indoors and everytime there was an overexposure of about 2-3EV, e.g. my M6 showed me 1/8 sec but the A mode of the M8 constantly showed about 1 sec. I had the problem with a Summicron 2/50 and a Summicron 2/35 asph. All lenses are not coded. Do I miss some point here?
I included an example taken with Summicron-M at f2. Not the best shots but they were taken within 16 seconds and show the problem.
Cheers
Thomas-Michael
I included an example taken with Summicron-M at f2. Not the best shots but they were taken within 16 seconds and show the problem.
Cheers
Thomas-Michael
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nksyoon
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Check to see that exposure compensation has not been set in the User Profiles or in the standard menu.
Ming Rider
Film, the next evolution.
Hi Thomas-Michael,
The only difference I can find examining the EXIF is that the picture taken in A Mode shows your camera set to `Flash Auto Mode` and the Manual Mode shows `Flash Compulsory Mode`.
I believe this will effect how your camera calculates exposure.
Try differing the Flash setting in Aperture Priority mode to see if there's a difference.
Incidentally, did you know that your camera has taken an incredible 22964 pictures in it's lifetime? Testament surely to the build quality of these fantastic cameras.
The only difference I can find examining the EXIF is that the picture taken in A Mode shows your camera set to `Flash Auto Mode` and the Manual Mode shows `Flash Compulsory Mode`.
I believe this will effect how your camera calculates exposure.
Try differing the Flash setting in Aperture Priority mode to see if there's a difference.
Incidentally, did you know that your camera has taken an incredible 22964 pictures in it's lifetime? Testament surely to the build quality of these fantastic cameras.
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thinkfloyd
Flippy Nose
When I got my M8, I had the same problem, but whenever I used it during the day, it exposed just fine. It only overexposed in lowlight situations, where there is no light source within the frame (viewfinder frame). Even in manual mode, the arrows kept pointing to the right to overexpose. Apparently, the meter was out of whack (probably got bumped during shipping or something). Only able to "see" in good light. Spent about $135 for the repair in Leica HK (including the usual sensor cleaning, adjustment, etc) and shipping. Of course the seller paid for all this. 
thmk
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Today I went to the store where I bought the camera and did some comparison shots with another M8 they had for sale. This camera clearly did not show the described problem. My M8 is now on the way to Solms for repair. That is what I like about shopping expensive stuff at local stores. I get a warranty for 6 months and have no trouble except from living about 10 days without the M8
thmk
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It took more than the expected 10 days but I got my M8 back on Wednesday and it is working fine after the service. Even the one dead pixel it had was addressed by Leica. Now it is time to take some pictures