On Nov 26, 2006, at 11:29 AM, William Robb wrote: > From: "Bob Shell" > Subject: Re: OT: Leica's M8 fixes > > > >> >> Make Kodak pick up the tab. It's their fault. They knew what these >> sensors would be used for. Besides, they have deeper pockets than >> Leica. > > It sounds like Leica made a questionable decision regarding the IR cut > filter. > >> From the dpreview article: > "During the development of the LEICA M8, we made important design > choices to insure that the camera delivers the quality in images the > Leica M System is known for. Keeping the protective glass cover on the > sensor as thin as possible on the one hand has the benefit of allowing > the full potential of Leica lenses on the LEICA M8 to be utilized with > respect to their sharpness and contrast rendition, but it also absorbs > less of the infrared light.' > > I think Leica will have to suck this one up all on their own.
I (obviously) hadn't read that. Hmmmm. Well, if they specified the sensor be built this way, then it is their fault. I can't think of any solution other than lens filters, then. Of course they could issue a new line of Digital M lenses with internal IR filtration. Put DIGITAL on them in big bold letters and up the price $ 200 each. Bob -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List [email protected] http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
