The Leica M8 Will BLOW YOUR MIND

There’s a certain soul in the imperfections of older gear that modern specs just can't replicate. I recently picked up a Leica M8 to see if the CCD magic is as real as the stories say, and honestly, the way it renders color might just change how you look at digital photography. I got mine at MPB! https://geni.us/leicam8 Shop Very Good Presets, LUTS, workshops, and gear: https://shopverygood.com/ Join the Very Good Discord:   / discord   Visit me at https://dave.online/ Instagram:   / daveherring   Foto: https://the.fotoapp.co/dave Join the Patreon:   / daveherring   My camera strap: https://shopverygood.com/gear Another great strap: (Use HERRING for 10% off): https://cleversupply.co?ref=9q5OV MY CAMERA KIT: Leica M11P Safari: https://bhpho.to/4nqXyAa Leica M6: https://geni.us/H4NZTa Leica Q3M: https://bhpho.to/400rYjr Leica 28mm Summicron: https://geni.us/YAair Leica 35mm Summilux: https://geni.us/2xhIfkB Leica 50mm Summilux: https://geni.us/VtYro Leica 90mm Summarit: https://geni.us/sijs Hasselblad X2Dii: https://bhpho.to/3O02sZ3 Cover Your RED DOT: https://geni.us/reddotcover/ MY YOUTUBE STUDIO: Harlowe Lights (use the code DAVE10) https://www.hobolite.com/discount/Dave10 Sony A7SIII: https://geni.us/2ppkK Sony 16-35GM: https://geni.us/f5LTb Studio mic: https://bhpho.to/49WxBlj My printer: https://geni.us/BbUcVOj Protect your gear: https://www.ppa.com/join/member-2-member I use Squarespace with a lot of custom coding for my website. Check out Squarespace here: https://squarespace.syuh.net/c/513183... Need additional footage? https://artlist.io/referral/6264182/Dave 00:00 A Simpler Time in 2006 01:02 The Leica M8 and the Kodak Connection 01:49 Finding a "Brand New" 18-Year-Old Camera 02:35 That Mechanical Shutter Sound 03:17 The Infrared Flaw and IR Filters 03:59 Side-by-Side: Leica M8 vs. Leica M11 05:37 Farmers Market Photo Comparison (SOOC) 08:18 Final Thoughts: 10MP vs. 60MP 09:19 Where to See More M8 Photos Exploring the legendary Leica M8 and its unique 10.3MP CCD sensor designed in collaboration with Kodak to emulate the look of Kodachrome and Tri-X film. This video features a side-by-side comparison with the 60MP Leica M11, showcasing straight-out-of-camera (SOOC) DNG files from a local farmers market. Learn about the M8’s infrared sensitivity, the necessity of IR/UV filters, and why many photographers still prefer its film-like rendering over modern CMOS sensors. We also dive into the tactile experience of the M8, from its distinct mechanical shutter to its 1.33x crop factor. Whether you're a Leica purist or curious about CCD sensor "magic," see how these CCD files hold up against the high-resolution dynamic range of the M11. Join the conversation below and let me know which rendering speaks to your creative process. DISCLAIMER: Some of these links are affiliate links, meaning that if you click it and buy the service or product, they give me a small commission for sending you. This is a small way I support this channel, and making videos like this one.