Extreme Field Test: Leica M8 in Iraq

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Photojournalist Ashley Gilbertson puts the new Leica M8 digital rangefinder to work while on assignment in the world's hottest war zone.

By Ashley Gilbertson Posted May 7, 2007

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Extreme Field Test: Leica M8 in Iraq
After an average day in Ghazaliya, including three roadside bomb attacks, sniper fire and an ambush, a detainee was captured by Iraqi soldiers. The Leicas don't shoot as many frames per second as other digital cameras, but I enjoyed having to be more disciplined in choosing the moment.

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