Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2011/02/19
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Fair to add that cycling along the beach (although I'm sure that Nathan meant on the beachside roads, not in the sand at the water's edge!) can expose any camera to other significant hazards apart from that healthful sweat!. Salt atmosphere, blown fine sand and possibly droplets of coconut oil from bikini clad beach goers, if not foam from Estrella beer and not to mention air-borne beach umbrellas and annoyed boyfriends. Cheers Geoff http://www.pbase.com/hoppyman On 20 February 2011 09:48, <grduprey at mchsi.com> wrote: > In spite of Nathans problems with moisture, my M8 has had no problems in > rain, and even a trip on the Maid of the Mists at Niagra Falls with out > even > a hiccup. > > Gene > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Nathan Wajsman" <photo at frozenlight.eu> > To: "Leica Users Group" <lug at leica-users.org> > Sent: Saturday, February 19, 2011 12:40:46 AM GMT -06:00 US/Canada Central > Subject: Re: [Leica] M8 & 8.2 opinions > > Actually, I find the IR sensitivity a useful feature, not a problem: > > http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/belgiangator/IR/20110215-L1004651.jpg.html > > As for bad weather, despite the assurances you get here, my experience is > that the M8 is not a camera for bad weather. In fact, I managed to screw > mine up just by wearing it around my neck while cycling at a leisurely pace > along the beach. The occasional drop of sweat that fell on the camera in > the > process was enough to leak into the M8 and corrode stuff in the area of the > shutter release. Fortunately, I still had my Passport warranty so it was > fixed free of charge, but when there is a chance of rain, I now take other > cameras, or even a film body. > > Having said that, the M8 is an excellent choice, particularly if have M > lenses already. And if you don't, then I can recommend the "budget" line of > Summarit lenses. I have the 35mm and 75mm, and both are excellent. > > Cheers, > Nathan > > Nathan Wajsman > Alicante, Spain > http://www.frozenlight.eu > http://www.greatpix.eu > http://www.nathanfoto.com > PICTURE OF THE WEEK: http://www.fotocycle.dk/paws > Blog: http://www.fotocycle.dk/blog > > YNWA > >