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Archive 2009 · M8 question

  
 
Tobin28
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p.1 #1 · M8 question


People out there with M8`s.

I am thinking of picking up a used one and getting a 28mm 2.8 for it so it gives me the close to 35mm reportage feel.

How does the crop work regarding the frame lines? Do you use the frame lines or do you use them and compensate cause of the crop?

Thanks,

Tobin



Nov 26, 2009 at 06:44 PM
Rob Chisholm
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p.1 #2 · M8 question


You use the framelines. The M8 framelines are set to 0.7m and the M8.2 at 2m (which some people prefer).


Nov 26, 2009 at 07:19 PM
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p.1 #3 · M8 question


The 28mm lens will automatically bring up the correct frame lines. The built in frame lines depict the proper crop factor. The only time the crop factor is important, is if you use an external viewfinder with a particular lens. For example, I use a Voitlander 28mm external finder with my Zeiss 21mm lens (21mm x 1.3 crop factor is roughly 28mm). Most popular
Hope this helps.
Dave Gurtcheff



Nov 26, 2009 at 07:22 PM
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p.1 #4 · M8 question


The 28mm lens will automatically bring up the correct frame lines. The built in frame lines depict the proper crop factor. The only time the crop factor is important, is if you use an external viewfinder with a particular lens. For example, I use a Voigtlander 28mm external finder with my Zeiss 21mm lens (21mm x 1.3 crop factor is roughly 28mm). Most popular lenses from 24mm have built in frame lines in the body. I own an M8, and as I recall they are 24, 28, 35, 50, 75, (I forget if 135 is supported without a supplemental finder). Send me a PM, as I am considering selling my M8, as I never use it. I tend to be an SLR guy.
Hope this helps.
Dave Gurtcheff in NJ



Nov 26, 2009 at 07:26 PM
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p.1 #5 · M8 question


Thanks guys! This helps!!!!


I need to add a rangerfinder to my bag!



Nov 26, 2009 at 07:27 PM
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p.1 #6 · M8 question


Sorry for the double post.
Dave



Nov 26, 2009 at 07:28 PM





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