pico Posted November 17, 2015 Share #1 Posted November 17, 2015 (edited) Advertisement (gone after registration) Okay, I am very happy with the M9; so happy that I look at two never used Ms and wonder where my head has been for over 40 years. I have trashed more Leicas than I can count, and perversely kept some in boxes. What, exactly would it take for new customers to be happy? How about a personality transplant? M2 black enamel, M4 black enamel - neither used, trolling for $ is an unhappy karma. I am looking over the Mississippi River, thinking of making a contribution. Edited November 17, 2015 by pico 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted November 17, 2015 Posted November 17, 2015 Hi pico, Take a look here We have enough!. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
spydrxx Posted November 17, 2015 Share #2 Posted November 17, 2015 Give me the coordinates so I can swim over to that spot Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frankton9 Posted November 17, 2015 Share #3 Posted November 17, 2015 Ya. Ill save you the trouble and you can just give one of them to me! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
michaelwj Posted November 18, 2015 Share #4 Posted November 18, 2015 I'll send you some film to put in those bad boys pico! What'ya waiting for - give them the flogging they deserve! Cheers, Michael Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pico Posted November 18, 2015 Author Share #5 Posted November 18, 2015 (edited) Give me the coordinates so I can swim over to that spot 44°03'23.63" N 91°38'25.25" W I'll send you some film to put in those bad boys pico! What'ya waiting for - give them the flogging they deserve! Funny, but a patron did send me a whole lot of film! Edited November 18, 2015 by pico Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NB23 Posted November 18, 2015 Share #6 Posted November 18, 2015 Happy with a M9? The M8/9 are so anti-Leica: slow. Slooow. Sloooie. If film Ms were like that, Leica would have never survived. Lets face it: Leica customers are mostly old and mostly shoot around the house. That's where a M9 can shine somewhat. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pico Posted November 18, 2015 Author Share #7 Posted November 18, 2015 (edited) Advertisement (gone after registration) Happy with a M9? The M8/9 are so anti-Leica: slow. Slooow. Sloooie. [... snip silliness ...] I never shot so fast with film that the M9 would not suffice. Edited November 18, 2015 by pico 7 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stealth3kpl Posted November 18, 2015 Share #8 Posted November 18, 2015 I wish I lived near you - I'd buy your M2. I'm exploring the Wind River Range next year if that's any help? Pete Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert M Poole Posted November 18, 2015 Share #9 Posted November 18, 2015 Happy with a M9? The M8/9 are so anti-Leica: slow. Slooow. Sloooie. If film Ms were like that, Leica would have never survived. Lets face it: Leica customers are mostly old and mostly shoot around the house. That's where a M9 can shine somewhat. I'm 30 does having a Leica make me old? Or does being old make me want a Leica? My Dad is 72 and has a Nikon does this make him younger than me? I'm confused. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NB23 Posted November 19, 2015 Share #10 Posted November 19, 2015 I'm 30 does having a Leica make me old? Or does being old make me want a Leica? My Dad is 72 and has a Nikon does this make him younger than me? I'm confused. If you purchased your leica used, you're simply not a Leica customer. If you paid the full price for a new M9, five years ago, I'm sure it wasn't for Pro work. As a professional, I tried to shoot with digital Leica Ms and I just couldn't come up with the goods. The SL is the first Leica that can compete with the other makers but alas, it's about 10 years late on the market. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sarav Posted November 19, 2015 Share #11 Posted November 19, 2015 ...with film-M i've never loose a shot, with digital-M I often forget to power on....frustrating. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert M Poole Posted November 19, 2015 Share #12 Posted November 19, 2015 If you purchased your leica used, you're simply not a Leica customer. If you paid the full price for a new M9, five years ago, I'm sure it wasn't for Pro work. As a professional, I tried to shoot with digital Leica Ms and I just couldn't come up with the goods. The SL is the first Leica that can compete with the other makers but alas, it's about 10 years late on the market. Well I bought my m9 used from a Leica store and my lens new so what does that make me? I'm certainly not a pro but there are pro's out their shooting leica rangefinders and five years ago shooting m9s. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
skucera Posted November 21, 2015 Share #13 Posted November 21, 2015 ...with film-M i've never loose a shot, with digital-M I often forget to power on....frustrating. Actually, I've lost shots three times on my M3 because I forgot to remove my lens cap. Talk about feeling stupid. I remember that phrase, "I left the lens cap on," from my childhood, but I never understood it until recently, when I saw the blank prints from those rolls of film. Duh. Scott 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
adan Posted November 21, 2015 Share #14 Posted November 21, 2015 (edited) If you paid the full price for a new M9, five years ago, I'm sure it wasn't for Pro work. As it happens, I purchased the M9 (actually six years ago, the week it came out) for pro work. Results (95% M9 for lenses 21-135mm, plus a Canon 5D2 with 180/400mm (Leica manual focus) for sports and wildlife): First Place awards https://nppa.org/spotlight/12053 https://nppa.org/node/61334 https://nppa.org/spotlight/12184 First AND second place awards https://nppa.org/spotlight/12071 Second Place (competing with National Geographic and Time, in the first case) http://www.poyi.org/69/34/second_01.php https://nppa.org/node/61440 Honorable mention 1 https://nppa.org/spotlight/65776 As a professional, I tried to shoot with digital Leica Ms and I just couldn't come up with the goods. There are those who can't, and those who can. I could. ____ It's kind funny just what that "slow. Slooow. Sloooie" M9 can capture - if the brain behind it is fast. Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Edited November 21, 2015 by adan 17 Quote Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/253248-we-have-enough/?do=findComment&comment=2933450'>More sharing options...
pico Posted November 21, 2015 Author Share #15 Posted November 21, 2015 Andy Piper, you are the man! 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hepcat Posted November 23, 2015 Share #16 Posted November 23, 2015 As it happens, I purchased the M9 (actually six years ago, the week it came out) for pro work. Results (95% M9 for lenses 21-135mm, plus a Canon 5D2 with 180/400mm (Leica manual focus) for sports and wildlife): First Place awards https://nppa.org/spotlight/12053 https://nppa.org/node/61334 https://nppa.org/spotlight/12184 First AND second place awards https://nppa.org/spotlight/12071 Second Place (competing with National Geographic and Time, in the first case) http://www.poyi.org/69/34/second_01.php https://nppa.org/node/61440 Honorable mention 1 https://nppa.org/spotlight/65776 There are those who can't, and those who can. I could. ____ It's kind funny just what that "slow. Slooow. Sloooie" M9 can capture - if the brain behind it is fast. fistsfly.jpg Thank you for illustrating this more eloquently than just about any of the rest of us could. Well done, Andrew! 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sblitz Posted November 23, 2015 Share #17 Posted November 23, 2015 +1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert M Poole Posted November 23, 2015 Share #18 Posted November 23, 2015 I had to look it up but i remember seeing that Veronique De Viguerie is still using her m9 and a 35mm cron for front line reportage work. If it is good in a war zone I'm sure it could manage a wedding. But hey, I'm not even a Leica customer so what do I know. http://veroniquedeviguerie.com/ 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pico Posted November 23, 2015 Author Share #19 Posted November 23, 2015 And speaking of fondling pieces, there is Tina Manley's M8. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert M Poole Posted November 23, 2015 Share #20 Posted November 23, 2015 Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! War photographer Jan Garup's pair of Leicas. M Monochrom and M9. 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! War photographer Jan Garup's pair of Leicas. M Monochrom and M9. ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/253248-we-have-enough/?do=findComment&comment=2935592'>More sharing options...
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