Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2010/05/15
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]A month or so ago I received a 720nm IR cut-off filter which filters out about 99+% of visible light. I adapted it for use on my CV 15mm SW-Heliar and walked around town. ISO was 640 and exposures were about 1/15 second on a very bright day. The results were very impressive and this is one aspect of the M8 that keeps me from wanting an M9. I shot more IR in one day than I'd ever shot in my life simply due to expense of the film. Here are a few: http://gallery.leica-users.org/d/218393-2/ir01.jpg color from original file retained. http://gallery.leica-users.org/d/218396-2/ir012.jpg http://gallery.leica-users.org/d/218399-2/ir02.jpg http://gallery.leica-users.org/d/218402-2/ir03.jpg The M8 still is one of the nicest cameras ever produced, with amazing capabilities, regardless of what sensor size camp one may be in. I'm very happy with mine & I'd get another as a second body in a heartbeat if I could afford it. The cost of 2 factory refurb M8's would STILL be less than the cost of one M9 even under the student discount program! Yowza! Phil Forrest