Now that's quite unfair Larry! :-)
First my most sychophantic ramblings were directed at the lens - it
is exquisite.
Second, the English in the IR filter 'weasel leaflet' is quite
perfect and printed on perfectly normal coated art paper.
We are reminded that in the relentless search for the maximum image
quality, the "extremely thin infrared barrier filter" causes an
increased sensitivity to long wave IR. It explains the problem nicely
(black synthetic fabrics under tungsten) and offers two free
corrective IR/UV filters of the size and colour you wish (silver or
black). In other words, using a protective UV filter as so many of us
have for so many years fixes the problem.
It ain't perfect - but the Leicageeks spent a long time looking for
nitpicks as is their wont and they didn't find that many.
I was waiting for one to complain that it didn't work well in a
vaccuum.
Personally I think that the battery charger is a hopeless design and
that's actually quite annoying.
My R-D1s is better to operate in a couple of ways too and has that
brilliant 1:1 viewfinder.
But it is Fun. It is expensive Fun. Fun usually is, in some way.
Andrew Fildes
afildes@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
On 03/07/2007, at 3:15 PM, Larry wrote:
>
> Andrew Fildes wrote:
>> Just a few smug git comments though.
>>
>> There are instructions on how to unpack the M8 box properly. :-)
>> There is a degree of reverence involved in opening it all up and
>> handling it.
>>
>> Ooooooh indeed.
>>
>> This is jewelry. A Tiffany egg.
>> It costs US$3,000 (street price).
>> - it speaks to
>> something deeper.
>> Very, very much deeper.
>> I think I'm in lerv.
>> Help......
>>
>> Andrew Fildes
>> afildes@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>>
>>
> And then, you carefully unfold the supplement instructions made out of
> fine corinthian paper creased in quarters to an accuracy of .334
> microns which reads in the highest quality translated German:
>
> 1) Please return to your Leica concierge with these instructions in
> open
> view, and a cushioned protective pillow, or oven mit.
>
> 2) Prepare your oven meet because upon entering the establishment, the
> representative will perceive your possession of these
> instructions, and
> will proceed to chuck you a couple of IR filters indicating our lofty
> methods of finessing an impatient afterthought so you will like it,
> and
> still believe our solution to defective sensor IR protection design is
> quite charming and maybe makes our product worth even more than
> $5000. Yah?
>
> 3) Then leave. Don't let the door hit you in the ass.
>
> Uhh...Leica
>
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