Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2012/01/18
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Ryan, You can use any software package you want to use. A good portion of us use Lightroom or PS CS5 or what ever. As for the lens, I think this is referring to the Dual Range Summicron, which has a closeup range when using the 'Eyes". Without the Eyes it is OK, but any other 50 Summicron will work just fine, as will all M lenses and Screw mount lenses with the M adapter. There are a few odd balls out there, but those are not that readily available. Charge the battery and go have some fun. I would also get one or two extra batteries. Cheers, Gene ----- Original Message ----- From: "Ryan Scott Bardsley" <rbardsley at gmail.com> To: lug at leica-users.org Sent: Wednesday, January 18, 2012 3:59:43 PM GMT -06:00 US/Canada Central Subject: [Leica] M8 + Summicron 50mm F/2? Well, my M8 arrived today! When I opened the manual (first time ever, I have to admit) one of the first things I read was that you can?t use the Summicron 50mm F/2 lens ?with close focusing.? Err, this is news to me. Online, it seems to be fine. Is this lens okay to use? What do they mean by close focusing? Also, since I got my camera used, it apparently doesn?t come with any software. Is this Capture One something that I need? Does anyone have a spare disc? I have Photoshop, but am not sure if the Leica software did anything special. The main killer is? the battery needs to be charged first. Alas, my torture is prolonged? Thanks, Ryan Boston, MA (en route to NYC with a new camera to play with!) _______________________________________________ Leica Users Group. See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information