A digital M dream come true: the Leica M8 digital camera...

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I got the Leica M8 today... Am very pleased with the results rendered indeed. It feels like my analog M6, but slightly chunkier. Inevitable Solms quality and feel. No filters on the CCD sensor yields so much of photo quality difference. Compared to the Canon 5D, the Leica's output gives nicer, more natural looking files, and crisper and sharper (very much so), vs. Canon's already superb EF 24-70/2.8 L USM lens. I was in the initial digital camera stage influenced by the megapixel race and the no nonsense philosophy of workhorse-like automation, but clearly, optical superiority and good lighting in the environment play a major role in the comparison. I find with the Leica M system one has to have a photo composition in mind before shooting, unlike automatic mode DSLRs with hefty zooms. They are great for everyday work and great reliability. Look at all the pros... But deep inside, there's always a Leica M in a photographer's heart. So, back to manual focus and no frills automation for at least a couple of years to come... Will post more proof photos soon.. Photos made with the M8 & 35/2.0 ASPH lens... Enjoy...