Abstract: The Leica M8 is a curious mix; 1950s ergonomics and styling meet state-of-the-art (well, the state of 2006's art) digital technology. The two don't so much combine as collide...
Abstract: Mention the name Leica to a photographer and you are sure to get a reaction. Leica is synonymous with cameras and lenses of uncompromising quality. The Leica M8 is the latest member of Leica’s M-series range finder cameras, taking the M-series from...
Josh RootShould you buy the Leica M8? That all depends on who you are, what you are trying to shoot, and how much money you have in your pocket. For the person who has $10,000 in Leica lenses at home, doesnt see the price of an M8 as an obstacle, and...
Abstract: Leica M8 Revisited By James Russell The Purchase Im not a range finder guy. In fact for my entire career, other than hold somebodys point and shoot at a party, Ive never shot a frame of film or digital with a rangefinder camera. I just didnt see t...
Hand-built body speaks for itself, superb quality and finish, the best in the business, Totally new body built from the ground up to be a digital rangefinder, Years of heritage brought into the digital age without compromising Leica core values, Range of...
Infrared / Ultraviolet sensitivity means screw-on filters are required for all lenses in order to avoid, the magenta color cast on man-made fabrics, Disappointing in-camera JPEG engine delivers sub-par results (jagged artifacts, moire, lower, resolution)...
When I first got my hands on the M8 I have to admit it was my first experience of a rangefinder camera, I was also skeptical that there was still a place for such a significantly manually controlled camera in such an automatic world where every new ca...
Abstract: Highlights of the Mark III include a 10 frame per second (fps) burst for up to approximately 110 JPEG, 30 raw, or 22 raw+JPEG files. A Lexar representative told me their new 300x could more than double the JPEG burst to 230 files, but Canon could not v...
Abstract: Leica M8 Digital Camera Pro Review by Larry Greenhill The Leica M8 digital rangefinder body continues the look and feel of the legendary M-series 35mm rangefinder cameras. The M8 has the same rounded contours and satin chrome or black finish as Leicas...
Abstract: Since M lenses have a much shorter back focus than comparable D-SLR optics (27.8mm to be exact) and because digital imaging sensors, unlike film, have image quality issues (e.g., vignetting) when image-forming light rays strike them at oblique angles, ...
