The R8 is one of the most underrated cameras of the Leica lineup, as well als the Leicaflex. When I bought my R8, I immediately felt the Leica quality in my hands, As you mentioned, the viewfinder is brilliant. The ergonomics are fantastic. The R3..R7 had tried hard to keep up, but where lagging behind competition. The R8 instead is a class of its own. I would also recommend the Leicaflex SL2. Fully mechanical, strong quality!
@WorldwideCameraExchange
Жыл бұрын
Totally agree! And, yes, the Leica SL2 is a fantastic camera although a very different beast.
@eagleeatsmonkey3621
3 ай бұрын
R8 & R9 is very very beautiful to me
@WorldwideCameraExchange
3 ай бұрын
Some people love the way the Leica R8 and R9 look, others don’t. It’s very divisive! But almost everyone agrees they handle superbly. They’re beautiful cameras.
@Riccardo_Mori
Жыл бұрын
The shape of this cameras instantly reminds me of many Exakta models, like the Exa Ⅰa, Ⅰb and Ⅰc, etc. I find this design to be an acquired taste, but one irrefutable thing is - as you say - how good the camera feels when you handle it. Cheers! //Rick
@WorldwideCameraExchange
Жыл бұрын
Yes! But, luckily, far more reliable!
@Riccardo_Mori
Жыл бұрын
@@WorldwideCameraExchange Oh, definitely with you on that!
@SomeUnremarkableGuy
Жыл бұрын
I would add Minolta 7xi too.
@WorldwideCameraExchange
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for commenting
@marcels.6514
Жыл бұрын
Jonathan, how would you rate the reliability of the R8 vs the R7 for example?
@WorldwideCameraExchange
Жыл бұрын
Both are reliable cameras. I wouldn't recommend Leica R3 or early Leica R4 cameras but the later SLRs are good.
@davidjb9199
3 күн бұрын
Great short, concise review. I have the SL, SL2, and the R7. I have found I love the glass but not the bodies, until I got and used the R8. I was not expecting to like it as much as I have. To me it feels no heavier than the R7 just because of the contours and handling. I am not a big fan of power switches activated by the left hand, but the one on the R8 is the best I have seen or used. To me the viewfinder is the best I have seen and makes manual focusing a real treat. Also, I am pretty sure one of the metering patterns is a matrix type and seems to be very consistently accurate in my use. I got mine as a refurbished unit and it feels brand new to me. Separately got a very lightly used 60mm makro (ROM lens) with the extension tube, and I have never felt a lens focus like this one. To say it focusses smoothly is inadequate. Many fine lenses focus smoothly, but this feels very different when you start manual focus. There is virtually no resistance when the focus ring is turned. Any other lens I have used (I have more than a few) exhibit the slightest resistance and then it reduces as the ring moves. This 60 mm unit has virtually none of this. I do not know how better to describe the phenomenon. Truly in a class by itself. This body/lens combination just always has me itching to shoot some film. The other bodies will be traded in to make room for a 2nd R8 body in the near future.
@WorldwideCameraExchange
2 күн бұрын
Thanks for commenting
@DM-ti1yk
Жыл бұрын
I have a (working) R3 and its great - the R9 is fabulous - I think its visually stunning and more ergonomic than you think. maybe less so now the film folks are onto them but the R lenses are fabulous value for money...
@WorldwideCameraExchange
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for comment - agree totally!
@guillermotraverso4112
Жыл бұрын
very good video. Great value. I was looking to start Leica Analog and I found all the information I needed here.🙌🏻
@WorldwideCameraExchange
Жыл бұрын
Glad it was useful!
@AlreadyTiredOfYou
Жыл бұрын
As someone who’s held an R8 in his hands… I can attest that the shape just feels amazing around the hand
@WorldwideCameraExchange
Жыл бұрын
Yes, I think it’s the best handling Leica SLR
@crazymetdude
Жыл бұрын
Hi Jonathan, Greetings from NYC! Recently bought an R9 + motor winder, and was curious if the film advance lever only works if you have film in the camera? For some reason, the lever won’t wind back and feels “stuck” or can only go so far back until it’s met with resistance. Does it work if the camera reads the film if I load it? Thanks so much!
@WorldwideCameraExchange
Жыл бұрын
Not sure if you mean the film wind or film rewind lever? Either way both will work (either prime the shutter or spin around loosely) without a film. Maybe ask a repairer to take a look.
@crazymetdude
Жыл бұрын
@@WorldwideCameraExchange - the film wind lever! To advance the film to another shot- I’ve powered the camera as well but haven’t gotten luck with advancing my next shot.
@WorldwideCameraExchange
Жыл бұрын
Test without the winder fitted. If it still isn’t advancing then I suspect you’ll need to get it repaired… sorry
@ronaldsand3000
Жыл бұрын
I am more in favour of the R6 or 7’s The R8’s are twice the price and the R9’s four times the cost and availability of the special batteries and the lenses, especially the period correct ROM series is a little prohibitive Also the R8&9 motor drive which have a specific rechargeable batteries only are now unusable
@WorldwideCameraExchange
Жыл бұрын
All good cameras. Yes, the Leica R6 and R7 cameras are cheaper but you can buy R8s for less than £500. That’s not expensive for a Leica. No need to bother with ROM lenses as they make very little difference in use. I’m not keen on the motor winder or motor drive but the nicad packs can easily be serviced if necessary. Thanks for commenting.
@Anabasis75
Жыл бұрын
I re-celled my R8 motor packs and they work well. You do need to know how to solder however.
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