ducstar Posted June 30, 2015 Share #1 Posted June 30, 2015 Advertisement (gone after registration) Do you have a backup or second camera that you use for quick snapshots or if you don't feel like taking out the expensive gear? I am considering the Leica T and use an M adapter with my M lenses. thoughts? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Peter Kilmister Posted June 30, 2015 Share #2 Posted June 30, 2015 My wife has a Leica V-Lux 20 which slips into a pocket, has built-in flash, automatic macro mode, and a fair range of zoom. The quality is good but not a patch on my M240. However, it can be a useful backup. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
keithlaban.co.uk Posted June 30, 2015 Share #3 Posted June 30, 2015 My M9-P is my backup for my M240 and my M240 is my backup for my M9-P 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrbelmuda Posted June 30, 2015 Share #4 Posted June 30, 2015 We use the D- Lux 6, amazing image quality for the size.. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ayewing Posted June 30, 2015 Share #5 Posted June 30, 2015 My D-Lux typ 109 serves as my backup or alternative camera. If I am taking several M lenses I sometimes take my Ricoh GXR with M mount. It works well with M lenses but having an APS-C sensor I have to remember the crop factor of x1.5 for FL. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manoleica Posted June 30, 2015 Share #6 Posted June 30, 2015 (edited) Back-Ups -- V-lux 4 & 40.. My X1 backs up my XV which backs up my MP240 Safari.. Edited June 30, 2015 by manoleica Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
edwardkaraa Posted June 30, 2015 Share #7 Posted June 30, 2015 Advertisement (gone after registration) No back up. However, even though I never needed one, the M240 will be the back up for whatever M I will buy in the future. The M240 is the first camera I'm fully satisfied with and I will not sell it when I upgrade. 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdlaing Posted June 30, 2015 Share #8 Posted June 30, 2015 Dlux 109. M8.2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennifer Posted June 30, 2015 Share #9 Posted June 30, 2015 For my M240? Only my M246 so not really a back up. I was considering the Q but I can't justify it. Well, what I mean to say is that I haven't worked out a way of justifying it ............... yet. 5 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bocaburger Posted June 30, 2015 Share #10 Posted June 30, 2015 Even my cars have backup cameras Truth is I have more backups than main cameras. Right now I have 2 M240's and 2 5D's so they back each other up, but I also have a Nex6 and a Rebel Xti which used to be backups but now are basically used when I want the best compromise between capability and light-weight. I have a couple Panny p&S's and a Leica C-Lux also, if needed. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ducstar Posted June 30, 2015 Author Share #11 Posted June 30, 2015 Even my cars have backup cameras Truth is I have more backups than main cameras. Right now I have 2 M240's and 2 5D's so they back each other up, but I also have a Nex6 and a Rebel Xti which used to be backups but now are basically used when I want the best compromise between capability and light-weight. I have a couple Panny p&S's and a Leica C-Lux also, if needed. Wow that's a lot of backup! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ducstar Posted June 30, 2015 Author Share #12 Posted June 30, 2015 My D-Lux typ 109 serves as my backup or alternative camera. If I am taking several M lenses I sometimes take my Ricoh GXR with M mount. It works well with M lenses but having an APS-C sensor I have to remember the crop factor of x1.5 for FL. Oh I didn't know this Ricoh has an M mount available for it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ducstar Posted June 30, 2015 Author Share #13 Posted June 30, 2015 For my M240? Only my M246 so not really a back up. I was considering the Q but I can't justify it. Well, what I mean to say is that I haven't worked out a way of justifying it ............... yet. The Q is awesome but yea need to find a way to justify it :-) Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manoleica Posted June 30, 2015 Share #14 Posted June 30, 2015 Even my cars have backup cameras Truth is I have more backups than main cameras. Right now I have 2 M240's and 2 5D's so they back each other up, but I also have a Nex6 and a Rebel Xti which used to be backups but now are basically used when I want the best compromise between capability and light-weight. I have a couple Panny p&S's and a Leica C-Lux also, if needed. By the time you decide which camera to take - it's probably all over! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff S Posted June 30, 2015 Share #15 Posted June 30, 2015 Do you have a backup or second camera that you use for quick snapshots or if you don't feel like taking out the expensive gear? My M8.2 serves as back-up to my M240 only if the M240 is stolen, fails or is in for service. No reason to ever worry about using expensive gear….that's why all of my gear is fully insured at all times. Jeff 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Echo63 Posted June 30, 2015 Share #16 Posted June 30, 2015 Kinda, but mainly my M is the camera i use for snapshots, or if i don't want to take the big heavy SLR. work issues me a pair of Canon 1DX - i use them at work, but leave them in my locker when i am not at work. at home i use the M - it goes almost everywhere with me. i do also have an X100, but i rarely use it, it just feels slow and clumsy after using the M. i rarely use my phone to take pics too, its normally to send a quick pic to my wife, or if its quicker that writing my self a memo Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
fotomas Posted June 30, 2015 Share #17 Posted June 30, 2015 Yes - my M6. And the 240 is the backup vice versa. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
asiafish Posted June 30, 2015 Share #18 Posted June 30, 2015 No backup really, but lots of alternatives. My favorite cameras are M Monochrom (original) and M-E. I bought the M-E as a color backup to the MM, but find that I rarely carry both, and that I enjoy them each about equally. I bought the X 113 as a backup for my X Vario, which is a fantastic travel camera except in low light. I find that I use the X 113 more than the X Vario, but that both are outstanding and will likely stick around for quite a while. I own an immaculate 2 lug Leica M5, but its not so much a backup for my digitals, but rather just for when I want the special look of film. So bakup? Well my iPhone is a backup camera I guess. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carduelis Posted June 30, 2015 Share #19 Posted June 30, 2015 (edited) I use either a Sony A7s with Novoflex adaptor or Ricoh GXR with A12 mount as back up. The Ricoh works well with any of my Leica M lenses though with a 1.5x crop factor. The Sony A7s works satisfactorily particularly with focal lengths of 35 mm and upwards and offers excellent high ISO performance. I also have a 24-70 mm f4 Zeiss AF lens for the Sony A7s which I tend to use for speed when point and shoot is required. Edited June 30, 2015 by Carduelis Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
algrove Posted June 30, 2015 Share #20 Posted June 30, 2015 Yes, now it's the Q along with M246 and M-P. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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