Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2007/04/10
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Frank, Yes I agree that Leica should at least provide a lens focal length selection in the menu for this. Especially since my 35 Summilux is not on the coding list. ;-) Nikon does this in the D200 for their older MF lenses. I may have to try the marker method if I end up buying a Zeiss WA, as I'm not sure I can afford the Leica 21 or 24 at this point. Gene -------------- Original message from Frank Dernie <Frank.Dernie@btinternet.com>: -------------- > Gene, > People have succeeded in getting an M8 to read black marker pen lines > in place of the lens coding, I don't know how soon it will wear off > but worth a try. I will be annoyed if I do have to pay to change all > my lens flanges, I would much rather there was a menu choice of lens > for non-coded lenses. > Frank > > On 10 Apr, 2007, at 01:53, grduprey@mchsi.com wrote: > > > Frank, > > > > What is this marker pen method? > > > > Gene > > > > -------------- Original message from Frank Dernie > > : -------------- > > > > > >> The camera is useable without the filter though mostly it is better > >> with. I have no coded lenses, though I plan to try the marker pen > >> method to see if it makes much difference. V1.10 of the firmware is > >> not yet available but my camera works fine. I will be interested to > >> see what changes there are with 1.10. > >> If it were not for the fuss on the internet I would not have noticed > >> some of the M8 shortcomings, as I did not notice the IR sensitivity > >> of the Epson RD1 or Nikon D200 until I read about it on line. > >> I suppose I am just undiscerning. > >> Frank > >> > >> On 9 Apr, 2007, at 03:07, John Collier wrote: > >> > >>> I have criticized the M8, don't have one and seldom post photos. > >>> > >>> That is pretty much all that is appalling about me and my mother is > >>> still pretty much glad to see me even though one would think after > >>> 47 years of exposure, my presence might be wearing a bit thin. > >>> > >>> However, I am finding it a bit much to swallow that I must: > >>> > >>> - use a special filter* (with its attendant reflection problems), > >>> - code all my lenses, > >>> - and wait for a special firmware upgrade (1.10) > >>> > >>> before the camera is useable! > >>> > >>> I am glad that others are happy and have no desire to dampen their > >>> enthusiasm at all but Leica has done a poor job of it and I am > >>> going to sit this one out. > >>> > >>> John Collier > >>> > >>> *I am not against filters per-ca and use them where a situation > >>> merits them but I am kicking at having to constantly use one > >>> especially when it ruddy well detracts. > >>> > >>> On 8-Apr-07, at 7:26 PM, Robert Schneider wrote: > >>> > >>>> > >>>> while it is interesting that the people who here criticize the M8, > >>>> don't have one and > >>>> > >>>> often haven't used one... > >>>> > >>>> but further they don't put their photos out there, taken with any > >>>> camera... > >>>> > >>>> for others to see... > >>> > >>> _______________________________________________ > >>> Leica Users Group. > >>> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information > >> > >> > >> _______________________________________________ > >> Leica Users Group. > >> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information > > > > _______________________________________________ > > Leica Users Group. > > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information > > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information