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dude163
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 Posted: Tue Mar 22, 2011 6:56 pm Post subject: M8u on its way :) |
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dude163 wrote:
Just had to tell someone!
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Soviets: Helios 44m-6 and 40-1 , Pentacon 50mm f1.8
Taks : ST 28mm f3.5 , ST 35mm f3.5, SMC 50mm f1.4 , ST 55mm f2 , SMC 135 f 3.5 , ST 200 f 4
CZJ Tessar 50/2.8 1954 model
Leica m8u : Rigid cron 50/2 Elmar 90/4 Elmarit 135/2.8 Jupiter8 50/2 Serenar 85/2
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rbelyell
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| Posted: Tue Mar 22, 2011 7:44 pm Post subject: |
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rbelyell wrote:
cool! hope you love it and look forward to some posts!
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dude163
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dude163 wrote:
I got very lucky
it has been upgraded to m8.2 spec and the dealer sold it as a vanilla m8
I just recieved this msg from leica USA
"Yes it had the shutter sapphire glass and mask in 2008. Thank you
Regards
Sarah Mayville"
so I am assuming mask is the brighter viewfinder lines?
oh they also gave me 2 free uv/ir filters and a copy of Adobe Lightroom
and next day air shipping for 2400$!
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Stormtrooper white Pentax K-X m42 adapter
Soviets: Helios 44m-6 and 40-1 , Pentacon 50mm f1.8
Taks : ST 28mm f3.5 , ST 35mm f3.5, SMC 50mm f1.4 , ST 55mm f2 , SMC 135 f 3.5 , ST 200 f 4
CZJ Tessar 50/2.8 1954 model
Leica m8u : Rigid cron 50/2 Elmar 90/4 Elmarit 135/2.8 Jupiter8 50/2 Serenar 85/2
my flickr : http://www.flickr.com/photos/riverviewfoto/
Vintage lens blog : http://dude163.blogspot.com/
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F16SUNSHINE
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F16SUNSHINE wrote:
You did well. Congrats on your ne RF 
The shutter upgrade is quieter but one stop slower at 1/4000.
Mask is not brighter but rather optimized for a longer close focus distance.
I personally prefer the original shutter and framelines in my first m8 but, would not know the difference if I never tried the later.
Careful with that sapphire glass screen. Contrary to Leica claims. It will scratch and or break like any other. |
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F16SUNSHINE
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F16SUNSHINE wrote:
You did well. Congrats on your ne RF
The shutter upgrade is quieter but one stop slower at 1/4000.
Mask is not brighter but rather optimized for a longer close focus distance.
I personally prefer the original shutter and framelines in my first m8 but, would not know the difference if I never tried the later.
Careful with that sapphire glass screen. Contrary to Leica claims. It will scratch and or break like any other. |
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LucisPictor
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LucisPictor wrote:
Wow! Congrats!
I would love to join you M-guys one day...
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dude163
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dude163 wrote:
I tried buying a digilux 2 , but no-one wanted to sell them , so I kept saving up 
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Stormtrooper white Pentax K-X m42 adapter
Soviets: Helios 44m-6 and 40-1 , Pentacon 50mm f1.8
Taks : ST 28mm f3.5 , ST 35mm f3.5, SMC 50mm f1.4 , ST 55mm f2 , SMC 135 f 3.5 , ST 200 f 4
CZJ Tessar 50/2.8 1954 model
Leica m8u : Rigid cron 50/2 Elmar 90/4 Elmarit 135/2.8 Jupiter8 50/2 Serenar 85/2
my flickr : http://www.flickr.com/photos/riverviewfoto/
Vintage lens blog : http://dude163.blogspot.com/
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Hari
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Hari wrote:
| dude163 wrote: |
| I tried buying a digilux 2 , but no-one wanted to sell them , so I kept saving up |
congrats buddy! show me the pictures you've taken already!!! lucky bum - you netted a 50 cron and a 90 elmar!
pictures pictures pictures!!! 
Also, show me your Leicaaaaaaah!
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dude163
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dude163 wrote:
good news: camera will be here within 2 hours
bad news : lenses arrive Friday , lol
first order of business when I get the lenses is to go visit my dad, he always wanted a Leica when he was younger and couldnt afford one ( 6-10 weeks pay back then) , and now that he is starting to get a little wonky in his old age, ( 72) I wanted to give him a chance to actually use one before his acuity decreased too much
Then Ill let me 7 year old have a go , unless shed rather take shots with my iphone! the 3 year old will have to wait however.
cheers all!
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Stormtrooper white Pentax K-X m42 adapter
Soviets: Helios 44m-6 and 40-1 , Pentacon 50mm f1.8
Taks : ST 28mm f3.5 , ST 35mm f3.5, SMC 50mm f1.4 , ST 55mm f2 , SMC 135 f 3.5 , ST 200 f 4
CZJ Tessar 50/2.8 1954 model
Leica m8u : Rigid cron 50/2 Elmar 90/4 Elmarit 135/2.8 Jupiter8 50/2 Serenar 85/2
my flickr : http://www.flickr.com/photos/riverviewfoto/
Vintage lens blog : http://dude163.blogspot.com/
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