Tag: Leica M8

Leica M9: Looking back to a turning point in camera history

…both for Leica, and for me personally. The first time I saw a picture of the Leica M9 (I think...

Leica M Digitals: The lengthening timeline

As we wait for the fifth version of the digital Leica M, the M11, Mike reflects on the past 16 years of models and seemingly increasing interval between major upgrades...

Japan: A Very Different Culture

Richard and family get away from the madding crowds in Japan, a visit recorded on any early Leica M8

Leica 135mm f/4 Elmar: Bargain telephoto for the M

One of the big advantages of adopting the M system, or using M adaptors on mirrorless cameras, is the incredible range of available lenses at almost any price point. The early 1960s 135mm f/4 Elmar is an effective telephoto choice at a bargain price...

Around Japan in 2008 with the Leica M8

As Leica enters its third digital M decade, it's worth looking back at the camera that saved the company - the Leica M8. Richard took his then-new M8 to Japan in 2008 and here recounts some of his adventures.

Leica M8 in Japan: A very different culture, a groundbreaking digital camera

Leica’s first digital rangefinder, the M8, had a mixed reception. But it was the first step towards the full-frame M range which has proven so popular among more traditional photographers. Richard took his M8 to Japan over ten years ago and captured the flavour of a very different culture.

Leica M8: Looking back on Leica’s first digital M

Jean looks back at Leica's first digital M, the crop-sensor M8