Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2006/11/05
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Tina and Neal, so far the first lucky LUG M8ers, Did you notice any "banding", or sensor streaking at medium and high ISOs in your cameras? The Leica-User forum is boiling, since this weekend began, with discussions about sensor streaking from strong light sources in high ISO situations, with some users even cancelling their M8 orders due to these issues, finding them unacceptable for pro work. The sample pictures shown on that forum show frightening light streaks emerging from strong light sources in the image area, more noticeable when shot against dark backgrounds and at ISOs starting from 640 up. Some of the images are really discouraging and disappointing, especially when one wants this camera for the same qualities that led to choose any other Leica M, ie available-darkness shooting. Best, Ed