Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2009/08/21
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]I love my little M6 and its fantastically over-hyped and over-priced lenses but why anyone would buy a digital Leica depreciation box has always been beyond me. Now I hear they die if someone breathes damp breath on them! I look forward to the day when they sell for ?150 so I can have a play with one. Nobody else will buy them because hardened Leica users will blow their thousands on the latest gizmo (if the S2 doesn't bring the company down first) and nobody else will buy one because they won't be able to afford the lenses. Neil -----Original Message----- From: lug-bounces+neil.beddoe=mbamfunds.com at leica-users.org [mailto:lug-bounces+neil.beddoe=mbamfunds.com at leica-users.org] On Behalf Of simon jessurun Sent: 21 August 2009 11:47 To: Leica Users Group Subject: Re: [Leica] M8 I had to use my markIII on the fore deck of a 70 footer in a force 10 going really really fast.Thought that would be the end of the camera.Washed it off later in jenever( a kind of gin) No problems what so ever.best,simon On Fri, Aug 21, 2009 at 11:39 AM, Nathan Wajsman <photo at frozenlight.eu>wrote: > My M8 has had a little rain on it from time to time, most recently in > Warsaw in June, without any problems. I suspect what ruined the M8 for the > guy in Greenland was the combination of cold and moisture. > > But in the end, neither the M8 nor any of the consumer-level DSLRs are > rainproof. Electronics and water simply don't mix. That is another reason I > have my Bessa R2M with me on trips--since that camera is mechanical (and > cheap!) I don't worry so much. > > If you really need to shoot in rain on a regular basis, then one of the > pro-level DSLRs is for you. My Canon 1D2 could take any Amsterdam downpour > without any problems (provided I also used one of the weatherproof L > lenses). But it was HEAVY and BIG and the M8 takes better pictures. > > Cheers, > Nathan > > Nathan Wajsman > Alicante, Spain > http://www.frozenlight.eu > http://www.greatpix.eu > http://www.nathanfoto.com > > Books: http://www.blurb.com/bookstore/search?search=wajsman&x=0&y=0 > PICTURE OF THE WEEK: http://www.fotocycle.dk/paws > Blog: http://www.fotocycle.dk/blog > > > > > On Aug 21, 2009, at 10:53 AM, Dennis wrote: > > interesting, especially in light of Tina's positive experience with her M8 >> >> Then again, it looks like you are not alone with moisture and the M8: >> http://photo.net/leica-rangefinders-forum/00QzFD >> >> It would seem that the M8 does not have weather sealing equivalent to that >> found on the top end Canon and Nikon SLRs, but they should. >> >> Is weather seal in the M8.2 improved? >> >> >> michael at rosenblumtv.com wrote: >> >>> Repair shop in Solms tells me I totally trashed an M8 by shooting for 5 >>> mins. in a light rain in England. Anyone have similar water damage >>> issues? >>> Now, M8, 8.2 or wait for 9? >>> Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T >>> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> 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 . This message is intended only for the use of the person(s) to whom it is addressed. It may contain information which is privileged and confidential. Accordingly any unauthorised use is strictly prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender as soon as possible. It is not intended as an offer or solicitation for the purchase or sale of any financial instrument or as an official confirmation of any transaction, unless specifically agreed otherwise. All market prices, data and other information are not warranted as to completeness or accuracy and are subject to change without notice. Any opinions or advice contained in this Internet email are subject to the terms and conditions expressed in any applicable governing Marble Bar Asset Management LLP's terms and conditions of business or client agreement letter. Any comments or statements made herein do not necessarily reflect those of Marble Bar Asset Management LLP. Marble Bar Asset Management LLP is regulated and authorised by the FSA.