there's a discussion of it here: http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica...1700-leica-lense-adapt-nikon-n80-digital.html the short answer seems to be "yes, but you need lots of money for the conversion."
The World's Fastest Rangefinder Lens is the Leica f/1.0 Noctilux. More technical details about this Rangefinder lens in Erwin Puts website. I actually envy the person can still get one for $2000 for a second hand unit.
daniel, up to Everest Base Camp only. part of support group for the 3 Filipinas who climbed Everest last year. Here's a photo of the Khumbu Ice Fall with Everest looming at the background more pics at www.flickr.com/photos/goduco
hmmm.. i think i'm in love with the Leica M8.. its compactness, elegant classic look, and nice feature set appeals to me more than the D40x, D80, 400D.
Yup but the body itself will cost more than the 3 cameras combined even the lens itself cost more than the 3 bodies combines
Heads up for M8 owners. Below is an e-mail message from Leica to M8 owners regarding upcoming firmware update and hardware upgrade. Dear LEICA M8 customers, The desire to own a digital camera manufactured by Leica, possessing the identical lifelong value retention associated with every Leica product, was brought to us by many of our customers. Leica Camera AG has now configured the LEICA M8 to meet this demand. With today’s newsletter, we would like to inform you exclusively and in advance of an outstanding innovation regarding your cherished LEICA M8. Subjects LEICA M8: An investment in the future What does the first upgrade kit include? Firmware update 1.201 available How do I get the upgrade for my M8? LEICA M8: An investment in the future With the introduction of a perpetual upgrade program, every LEICA M8 will forever be a state-of-the-art digital camera. Today’s and tomorrow’s users will always be able to incorporate the latest refinements and developments in handling ease and technology. It is our aim to secure your investment in the LEICA M8 for the future. “While other digital cameras quickly become outdated and are replaced by newer models, our new concept extends the value retention and resistance to obsolescence embodied in the Leica ethos. Over time, we will gradually offer new product features and developments as upgrade options,” declares Steven K. Lee, CEO of Leica Camera AG. “Our customers can therefore still invest in the photographic tools they need without worrying that they will miss out on improvements and technological developments alo ng the way. This information will be presented during the PMA fair in Las Vegas, beginning January 31st. What does the first upgrade kit include? • Scratch-proof sapphire glass cover for the LCD monitor. • Noise-optimized shutter with a fastest speed of 1/4000s. • If so desired, the camera will be picked up at your home and sent directly back to you, without any intermediary stage in the process. • Health-check and complete adjustment of the camera, testing all its functions. • Installation of the newest relevant firmware. • New factory warranty of two years covering the same conditions as for a new camera. Firmware update 1.201 available In keeping with the overall sustainability of the concept of the rangefinder camera system, Leica Camera AG is now offering all LEICA M8 users an updated version of the camera firmware, which can be downloaded free of charge from Friday, February 1st from our website. Among other things, the new firmware version contains new, substantially improved automatic white balance algorithms for natural color rendering in nearly all light conditions. We will send you special information via e-mail which contains a direct link as soon as we post the firmware update on our website. How do I get the upgrade for my M8? • This offer applies exclusively to all registered M8 users. • We will inform you shortly via e-mail when the website is updated with detailed information about the new M8 upgrade program, and will also inform you as soon as possible how to purchase the first upgrade certificates. • The fact that you are registered as a M8 owner will give you guaranteed access to an exclusive online area where you will be able to purchase your upgrade certificate. • Purchasing the upgrade certificates will be possible as of March 2008 - the actual upgrading will commence as of August 2008. • The upgrades will be fullfiled in the same order as the upgrade certificates were purchased. It is therefore advisable to acquire the certificate as quickly as possible. We would feel very honored if you would be amongst the first to participate in our new program for the lifelong value retention of your M8. Yours Sincerely, The Leica internet team
