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Forum: Digital Leica M8 / M8.2 / M9 / M-E /Mono / M10 aka "M" 12-05-2012
Replies: 50
Views: 3,110
Posted By lemalk
As many have said before, the M8 continues to...

As many have said before, the M8 continues to deliver stellar images at low ISOs. I bought mine roughly four years ago and it has been around the US with me. Its only downside is that the scroll...
Forum: Canon RF 11-12-2012
Replies: 55
Views: 7,130
Posted By lemalk
Canon 50mm 1.2

I haven't used mine in a while (50mm is a bit long on a cropped M8), and my copy has some haze in one of the elements, probably due to some of the cementing coming undone.

Regardless, it can...
Forum: Leica M Film Cameras 07-25-2012
Replies: 4,080
Views: 646,883
Posted By lemalk
I love this.

I love this.
Forum: Digital Leica M8 / M8.2 / M9 / M-E /Mono / M10 aka "M" 07-17-2012
Replies: 35
Views: 3,001
Posted By lemalk
I have approximately 50k shutter actuations on my...

I have approximately 50k shutter actuations on my M8 - and, even though it is already a 5+ year old camera, I'd expect Leica to stand behind their product.
Digilux 2s are getting sensor...
Forum: Digital Leica M8 / M8.2 / M9 / M-E /Mono / M10 aka "M" 05-10-2012
Replies: 287
Views: 33,108
Posted By lemalk
At that price, they should be able to produce one...

At that price, they should be able to produce one of the technically finest used cars :rolleyes:
Forum: Digital Leica M8 / M8.2 / M9 / M-E /Mono / M10 aka "M" 05-07-2012
Replies: 117
Views: 8,378
Posted By lemalk
Yep. But it'll need to be a gold-plated...

Yep. But it'll need to be a gold-plated dagger...and commerce has no heart. And the whale ultimately wins, right. ;) ?
Forum: Digital Leica M8 / M8.2 / M9 / M-E /Mono / M10 aka "M" 05-07-2012
Replies: 117
Views: 8,378
Posted By lemalk
I like Thorsten. I enjoy his insight and his...

I like Thorsten. I enjoy his insight and his balanced perspective.

... And I know he's essentially correct in his forecast. A Leica is now more than ever an aspirational product.

In the past,...
Forum: Micro 4/3 Cameras 05-02-2012
Replies: 19
Views: 1,246
Posted By lemalk
The only experience I have is with the VF2 on the...

The only experience I have is with the VF2 on the Pen E-P2 and I think it's fantastic.

To me, it's only second to an RF patch. It's easier to focus in low light than a standard SLR viewfinder for me...
Forum: Digital Leica M8 / M8.2 / M9 / M-E /Mono / M10 aka "M" 04-29-2012
Replies: 1,334
Views: 174,595
Posted By lemalk
M8 w/ Canon 1.2

Now that my LC1 Panasonic has officially died, I've had to reevaluate whether it needs replacement or if I have all the tools I need.

Took this shot with the M8 and a Canon 1.2 this week. I think...
Forum: Cosina Voigtlander Bessa 01-08-2012
Replies: 45
Views: 4,085
Posted By lemalk
I only have the LTM version and I use it on my M8...

I only have the LTM version and I use it on my M8 - coded. I also have a filter affixed and don't have any problems - all cutlery analogies aside. :)
Lens is incredibly sharp, does show vignetting...
Forum: Sony NEX 10-23-2011
Replies: 44
Views: 5,095
Posted By lemalk
Does anyone here have any real-life experience...

Does anyone here have any real-life experience with focusing these Sonys (peaking effect or not) in very low light? It's the reason I love the rangefinder - even in almost no light you can still...
Forum: Roger Hicks -- Author of The Rangefinder Book 09-03-2011
Replies: 69
Views: 12,358
Posted By lemalk
I had to do the same thing mabelsound did - I...

I had to do the same thing mabelsound did - I taped mine up with gaffer's tape.
I was working a conference around the Javits in NYC and I noticed a lot of eyeballs on my camera as I walked around...
Forum: Digital Leica M8 / M8.2 / M9 / M-E /Mono / M10 aka "M" 06-22-2011
Replies: 43
Views: 5,960
Posted By lemalk
Face detection isn't working on mine.

Face detection isn't working on mine.
Forum: Optics and Lenses - 06-05-2011
Replies: 72
Views: 7,520
Posted By lemalk
EXACTLY. I have an M8 which isn't necessarily...

EXACTLY.

I have an M8 which isn't necessarily known for being great at high ISOs so having a 1.5 and a 1.2 has helped me get some almost-impossible shots in very low light.

I also have a 1.4 50mm...
Forum: Repair / Camera Care 03-26-2011
Replies: 0
Views: 703
Posted By lemalk
Need help reseating aperture / diaphragm blades

Hi everyone - first off, thanks to anyone who can help.

I have an Ultron 28mm 1.9 that worked flawlessly - until I dropped my M8 from about a 4-foot height.
The lens took the brunt of the fall - and...
Forum: Leica M Film Cameras 02-22-2011
Replies: 1,852
Views: 218,943
Posted By lemalk
Wow. A lot of really solid work here. Thanks to...

Wow. A lot of really solid work here.
Thanks to this thread, I've just added a handful of people to follow on flickr.
Lots of inspiring images. Thanks all for sharing - and even for bringing some of...
Forum: Digital Leica M8 / M8.2 / M9 / M-E /Mono / M10 aka "M" 09-26-2010
Replies: 214
Views: 29,879
Posted By lemalk
Sometimes my M8 pumps out "OK" ISO 2500...

Sometimes my M8 pumps out "OK" ISO 2500 shots.

As has been mentioned before, in nightclubs or in uneven lighting conditions, it really does struggle.

It doesn't mean I won't continue shooting it if...
Forum: Micro 4/3 Cameras 08-30-2010
Replies: 3
Views: 601
Posted By lemalk
Awesome, I will. Is it the Nikon lenspen or the...

Awesome, I will. Is it the Nikon lenspen or the original lenspen? I don't have any experience with it...
Forum: Micro 4/3 Cameras 08-30-2010
Replies: 3
Views: 601
Posted By lemalk
Anyone else had issues with scratched lens elements on Olympus lenses?

Hi all -
I have an E-P2 with the Oly 17mm pancake and the kit 14-42mm lens and I've noticed two disturbing things - the front elements and the rear glass seem to scratch very easily.

I made the...
Forum: Leica M Film Cameras 07-28-2010
Replies: 61
Views: 3,560
Posted By lemalk
Ugh. This makes me miss the M5 I sold last...

Ugh. This makes me miss the M5 I sold last year.
It was just a perfect camera. The size, weight - everything!

...then I remember the cost and pain of film.

Until I win the lotto, digital is the way...
Forum: RFF Polls 07-26-2010
Replies: 210
Views: 17,702
Posted By lemalk
Panasonic LC1. All the other digicams have been...

Panasonic LC1. All the other digicams have been sent to the graveyard.
Forum: Repair / Camera Care 05-27-2010
Replies: 8
Views: 902
Posted By lemalk
Yes - I understand. Thanks so much.

Yes - I understand. Thanks so much.
Forum: Cosina Voigtlander Bessa 05-26-2010
Replies: 0
Views: 372
Posted By lemalk
Anyone have issues with focus on 28mm 1.9 Ultron?

I shot an event this past weekend and noticed something interesting happening with my 28mm 1.9 Ultron on my M8.

The focus appeared to be "on" at near distances and markedly off as the subject got...
Forum: Repair / Camera Care 05-26-2010
Replies: 8
Views: 902
Posted By lemalk
Thanks, Uwe. I am having a similar issue on a...

Thanks, Uwe.
I am having a similar issue on a 28mm 1.9 Ultron.
I wonder if the internal build is similar to the Heliar 75mm to adjust focus.

Any insight before I have a go at it?
Forum: Micro 4/3 Cameras 05-10-2010
Replies: 21
Views: 2,232
Posted By lemalk
I just wish they'd drop the price on the EVF -...

I just wish they'd drop the price on the EVF - $250-300 is a bitter pill to swallow... my E-P2 isn't the same without it :(
Forum: Digital Leica M8 / M8.2 / M9 / M-E /Mono / M10 aka "M" 04-27-2010
Replies: 214
Views: 29,879
Posted By lemalk
Isn't banding a limitation of the sensor, not the...

Isn't banding a limitation of the sensor, not the lens?
And in terms of micro-contrast (not really familiar with that term, to be honest) wouldn't most fast-lenses do the job?

This sounds like...
Forum: Digital Leica M8 / M8.2 / M9 / M-E /Mono / M10 aka "M" 04-26-2010
Replies: 214
Views: 29,879
Posted By lemalk
You're correct, jappv - I meant to type...

You're correct, jappv - I meant to type "underexposed." THAT's the M8's achilles heel. And yes - the photographer is definitely the one responsible for the exposure. But I was stating that this...
Forum: Digital Leica M8 / M8.2 / M9 / M-E /Mono / M10 aka "M" 04-24-2010
Replies: 214
Views: 29,879
Posted By lemalk
Thanks, yeah Horton Plaza is the place. Are you...

Thanks, yeah Horton Plaza is the place. Are you in SD as well?

Popeye - where can I find your pics? You should add some to this thread - it's always interesting to see the M8 being pushed to its...
Forum: Digital Leica M8 / M8.2 / M9 / M-E /Mono / M10 aka "M" 04-24-2010
Replies: 214
Views: 29,879
Posted By lemalk
Jon, I kinda *like* your Silver Efx attempt. I...

Jon,
I kinda *like* your Silver Efx attempt. I would bring in some of the highlights on the faces, but I think it gives the picture more "depth."
Sometimes clean but soft is too flat.

I like the...
Forum: Digital Leica M8 / M8.2 / M9 / M-E /Mono / M10 aka "M" 04-24-2010
Replies: 214
Views: 29,879
Posted By lemalk
Here's another shot at 2500 with the M8 reworked...

Here's another shot at 2500 with the M8 reworked in Lightroom 3 Beta 2.
I like that it gives you much more control over the noise than before, but I don't know that I would say the new software turns...
Forum: Digital Leica M8 / M8.2 / M9 / M-E /Mono / M10 aka "M" 04-20-2010
Replies: 32
Views: 4,073
Posted By lemalk
Good work. Just added to my Google reader to keep...

Good work. Just added to my Google reader to keep up with your latest work.

Best,
Ivan
Forum: Leica M Film Cameras 04-18-2010
Replies: 6,864
Views: 1,782,901
Posted By lemalk
Thanks to Jeicob's post on here showing off the...

Thanks to Jeicob's post on here showing off the M8 with a Claret skin from cameraleather, I felt the need to re-cover my M8 and get rid of the stock skin (which never really bothered me that much...
Forum: Micro 4/3 Cameras 04-17-2010
Replies: 2
Views: 696
Posted By lemalk
I think what the OP refers to is that the UI is a...

I think what the OP refers to is that the UI is a bit difficult (or cludgy) to figure out - even to do some simple things.
I keep having problems getting into/out of zoom mode for focusing and other...
Forum: Micro 4/3 Cameras 04-16-2010
Replies: 4
Views: 675
Posted By lemalk
Thanks all for the feedback and the kind comments...

Thanks all for the feedback and the kind comments -
The ISO was:
1) 800
2) 640
3) 1600 for the Malkmus shot
4) 1600
5) 1600 for Bobby N.

jvan - if they do come 'round your town, I'd recommend...
Forum: Micro 4/3 Cameras 04-16-2010
Replies: 4
Views: 675
Posted By lemalk
What to do when you have a camera, alternative lens and ...no adapter?

Last night I drove a few hours to see the band Pavement as part of their reunion tour - and a warm-up for their Coachella show.

The venue said they allowed cameras, so I packed my M8 and a couple of...
Forum: Micro 4/3 Cameras 03-19-2010
Replies: 21
Views: 2,608
Posted By lemalk
I have an M8, a Digilux 3 (4/3rds system camera)...

I have an M8, a Digilux 3 (4/3rds system camera) and just received an E-P2 with the EVF. I'm, in a word, amazed.

I mounted the 25mm D Summilux on the E-P2 and it accurately focused 9 out of 10 times...
Forum: Digital Leica M8 / M8.2 / M9 / M-E /Mono / M10 aka "M" 03-03-2010
Replies: 58
Views: 4,155
Posted By lemalk
Love my M8 to pieces for what it is. Am selling...

Love my M8 to pieces for what it is.
Am selling off my DSLR for a heavier, sturdier DSLR.

Can't afford an M9 for a loonnnngggggggg time. I can dream, but c'mon - why frustrate myself?

Cheers to...
Forum: Micro 4/3 Cameras 02-17-2010
Replies: 58
Views: 8,456
Posted By lemalk
Do they sell the EVF separately? I can't seem to...

Do they sell the EVF separately? I can't seem to find it. And does it work with the GF1 as well since they seem to have the same connector?

I'm torn on waiting for the EPL-1 as well - but the GF1...
Forum: Digital Leica M8 / M8.2 / M9 / M-E /Mono / M10 aka "M" 02-16-2010
Replies: 1,334
Views: 174,595
Posted By lemalk
This is from the M8 and the 50mm Nokton 1.5. Had...

This is from the M8 and the 50mm Nokton 1.5.
Had to take advantage of the soft light in the hotel somehow!
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2799/4363048017_20515aaa29_b.jpg
Forum: Digital M Reported Problems - all Models 02-03-2010
Replies: 0
Views: 906
Posted By lemalk
Anyone else have issues w/ WATE menu continuously resetting?

I have a CV 15 coded as a WATE and the menu continuously resets when I'm out shooting from 18mm to 16mm and then back to 18mm.

Has anyone else seen this issue come up?
Forum: Leica M Film Cameras 01-30-2010
Replies: 6,864
Views: 1,782,901
Posted By lemalk
That's a great looking camera covering - mind if...

That's a great looking camera covering - mind if I ask where I can get one?
Forum: Digital Leica M8 / M8.2 / M9 / M-E /Mono / M10 aka "M" 01-29-2010
Replies: 8
Views: 878
Posted By lemalk
I don't think my return will cover the $7000...

I don't think my return will cover the $7000 entry price.... unless I sell *all* my gear and don't pay mortgage for two months.

But I'm sure there are plenty of dentists, attorneys, and other...
Forum: Photography General Interest 01-23-2010
Replies: 30
Views: 2,161
Posted By lemalk
I am torn on this subject. First off, congrats...

I am torn on this subject.

First off, congrats to Renzsu - it isn't always easy to ask someone for their picture.

Yanidel has a point though - sometimes it's about capturing the essence of the...
Forum: Tom Abrahamsson of RapidWinder.com 01-22-2010
Replies: 96
Views: 8,075
Posted By lemalk
I like them both, but am much more partial to...

I like them both, but am much more partial to kzphoto's design. I'd take one.
Forum: Digital Leica M8 / M8.2 / M9 / M-E /Mono / M10 aka "M" 01-02-2010
Replies: 28
Views: 2,614
Posted By lemalk
It is a definite necessity when shooting inside...

It is a definite necessity when shooting inside most restaurants or stores - they use artificial lighting that can definitely ruin a shot.

I've also noticed that dyed hair in artificial light shows...
Forum: Digital Leica M8 / M8.2 / M9 / M-E /Mono / M10 aka "M" 01-02-2010
Replies: 137
Views: 6,030
Posted By lemalk
It still gives me pause to see how the M8's...

It still gives me pause to see how the M8's perceived value dropped so quickly as soon as the M9 was a reality.

And it doesn't seem to me like the M9 (apart from full-frame) is so incredibly...
Forum: RFF Polls 12-31-2009
Replies: 249
Views: 15,009
Posted By lemalk
Leica M Four Thirds w/ Leica R & Pentax K...

Leica M
Four Thirds w/ Leica R & Pentax K adapters
Pentax K
Digital P&S (Panasonic LC1)
Forum: Digital Leica M8 / M8.2 / M9 / M-E /Mono / M10 aka "M" 12-30-2009
Replies: 57
Views: 4,346
Posted By lemalk
Echoing what everyone else is saying here -...

Echoing what everyone else is saying here - stunning set of pictures.

The color is magnificent and the images don't have that overly-saturated "Nikon-digital" color palate I had seen in other M9...
Forum: Leica M Film Cameras 12-20-2009
Replies: 4,080
Views: 646,883
Posted By lemalk
Splendid. Fantastic work.

Splendid. Fantastic work.
Forum: Digital Leica M8 / M8.2 / M9 / M-E /Mono / M10 aka "M" 12-18-2009
Replies: 27
Views: 2,067
Posted By lemalk
A lot of inspiring work. I'll agree with the...

A lot of inspiring work.
I'll agree with the borders being obtrusive, but the images are strong. Good work - it must have been extremely difficult paring down the quality images.

Congratulations.
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