Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2006/09/16

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Subject: [Leica] RE: Trying to understand M8
From: rgacpa at pacbell.net (Bob Adler)
Date: Sat Sep 16 18:57:36 2006

Moving out of my traditional lurk mode...
 
Based on the dpreview.com preview, it's my understanding that the analog 
lens encoding is used only for non-RAW processing. It will be used by the 
camera, if it is there, in RAW mode but only to record the information in 
the metadata of what lens was used.
dpreview says:
 
"...all new M series lenses now carry a six-bit code which allows the M8 to 
identify which lens is used and (optionally) apply a 'final stage' software 
based vignetting correction (for RAW images the lens used is simply 
recorded, no change is made). "
 
Bottom line, it seems that if you shoot RAW, you don't need to have your 
lenses converted.
 
My understanding is also that it is not just a sticker, but a complete 
replacement of the mounting ring on the lens.

 Back to lurk mode...
 
Bob Adler
Palo Alto, CA
http://www.raflexions.com 

Replies: Reply from hoppyman at bigpond.net.au (G Hopkinson) ([Leica] RE: Trying to understand M8)
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