Silver Fresco Posted February 27, 2017 Share #1 Posted February 27, 2017 Advertisement (gone after registration) Just wondering if anyone has any opinions about this. Have come across a complete Module system and wondering if it is worth the money (certainly not as much as when it was first released Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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jip Posted February 27, 2017 Share #2 Posted February 27, 2017 It's a great system, but in my opinion I is not worth the risk anymore buying one except it its DEAD cheap. The system CANNOT be repaired anymore, and most batteries need repacking (which you need to find out yourself because Leica doesn't do this anymore...) It's a 1.36 x crop factor... ISO is only usable from 100-400 and mine used to hang and lag (I would set ISO from 100 to 200 or 400 and it would expose at those shutter speeds but the sensor would actually be working at ISO 100 for example) the files are great albeit only 10 megapixels... Also modern SD cards won't work, you need OLD sd cards that are maximum 2 GB. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcorton Posted February 27, 2017 Share #3 Posted February 27, 2017 Hi Jip, I believe that the OP was referring to the modular LENS system--or, at least that is what the heading indicates. Unfortunately, I cannot comment on this, never having used it. I'm sure some can. Where is WildLight? Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
John McMaster Posted February 27, 2017 Share #4 Posted February 27, 2017 Odd, my APO-Telyt-R Module systems do not take batteries ;-) I have both heads and the 1.4x and 2x focussing modules, the small head and 1.4x have been off to Germany to be tweaked to focus to infinity on my S2-P. What price, and is it for two heads and three focussing modules? john Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaapv Posted February 27, 2017 Share #5 Posted February 27, 2017 The module system: the most sublime impracticality ever built ... I deeply regret never having be able to afford it 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markstade Posted March 5, 2017 Share #6 Posted March 5, 2017 Just wondering if anyone has any opinions about this. Have come across a complete Module system and wondering if it is worth the money (certainly not as much as when it was first released If you can get it for 1 €, get it! If you have to pay more than 100.000 € : You will get it cheaper on eBay! This is the adequate answer to your unprecise question. What for you need it and how much? I have the 2,8/400 Module, with a perfect matching 1,4X + 2x Apo-Extender (the better Module system!). If you need a manual tele lens system for max. focal length and speed at distances from 3 - 30m on a APS-C or bigger sensor, probably the best in the world. If you just want own it and impress you friends: Get it! It is very rare and the most beautiful in the world! Last year (2016) I have asked at Leica in Wetzlar about a statement, that the Module system suffers from problems with plastic parts and possibly can not be repaired any more. I was told, that isn't true, only the old 2.8/280mm has that problem! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
amoebahydra Posted September 9, 2017 Share #7 Posted September 9, 2017 Advertisement (gone after registration) If you can get it for 1 €, get it! If you have to pay more than 100.000 € : You will get it cheaper on eBay! This is the adequate answer to your unprecise question. What for you need it and how much? I have the 2,8/400 Module, with a perfect matching 1,4X + 2x Apo-Extender (the better Module system!). If you need a manual tele lens system for max. focal length and speed at distances from 3 - 30m on a APS-C or bigger sensor, probably the best in the world. If you just want own it and impress you friends: Get it! It is very rare and the most beautiful in the world! Last year (2016) I have asked at Leica in Wetzlar about a statement, that the Module system suffers from problems with plastic parts and possibly can not be repaired any more. I was told, that isn't true, only the old 2.8/280mm has that problem! Well, some parts of the Apo-Telyt-R modul are no longer available, I dropped my R800/5.6 and the handle was bent and was sent to Leica for repair, although the lens was repaired but they cannot supply replacement of the handle as well as the filter drawer anymore Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaapv Posted September 10, 2017 Share #8 Posted September 10, 2017 It's a great system, but in my opinion I is not worth the risk anymore buying one except it its DEAD cheap. The system CANNOT be repaired anymore, and most batteries need repacking (which you need to find out yourself because Leica doesn't do this anymore...) It's a 1.36 x crop factor... ISO is only usable from 100-400 and mine used to hang and lag (I would set ISO from 100 to 200 or 400 and it would expose at those shutter speeds but the sensor would actually be working at ISO 100 for example) the files are great albeit only 10 megapixels... Also modern SD cards won't work, you need OLD sd cards that are maximum 2 GB. If you are talking about DMR Batteries, Leica recommends a battery reconditioning firm (i forget which) Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leicaiste Posted September 10, 2017 Share #9 Posted September 10, 2017 Here is the link. http://www.akku-mainz.eu/images/stories/mcakku/14447.pdf Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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