Robinyuill

Thanks. I’ve set the camera to evf extended and got two spare batteries already. Just wanted to know if it made any real difference in Ois setting. I’ll live with the battery life for the quality of the image!

Hi there. Quick question, just bought a Q and I’ve remembered / found how they eat batteries but if I switch off the Ois when not needed will it save battery life? Regards Robin.

Thanks folks. I've managed to pick up a second Leica battery reasonably cheap. Off to enjoy the camera now.

Hi there. just a quick question that must have been asked and answered somewhere in the forum. I've just bought a Q and found out / remembered how the camera eats batteries, so wondered if there are alternatives available. The Leica ones are about £90 but there must be reliable others. Any info appreciated. Regards Robin.

Hi all, Hmmm getting complicated so might not pursue this further. The 135 apo gives great results and if I need, I can crop it out a bit more. Thanks folks.

Hi there. I'm thinking how to go about getting something longer than the 135 Apo for use on my M10. This would only be used very occasionally so I don't want to spend a fortune on the lenses. Is it possible to use older Leitz 280 f4.8 Telyt via some means? I know you could get a R lens to M mount and use the R lenses but they can be quite expensive in the long run or go for maybe a 250 f4 3 cam etc. Any thoughts? Regards, Robin.

Hi there. My Q has a shocking appetite for batteries. I'm lucky to get a days use out of a battery even using EVF Extended and if unused it drains one over a few days sitting. The camera has a habit sometimes to change the settings, as in changing the focus setting from single point to face recognition. I was going to reinstall the firmware version 3.1 but it won't let me. It says it has the latest version anyway. Hoping I don't need to send it in for a service at Leica. Regards Robin.

Thanks guys. Going to get the kit together in the near future and give it a go using correct temp and time from Ilford site information and then try the stand developer. Oh and Tmx, its not the polar circle but here in Edinburgh, Scotland its not that warm this time of year!! Regards Robin.

Hi there. I'm getting back into developing my b+w films as its getting to expensive to get them done at my local company. I've seen the Ilford videos on Youtube but I've just seen on on "stand development". Looks interesting as you don't have to be so fussy with temperatures. Anyone any experience on the process. Thanks and regards, Robin.

Hi there. I've a great M7 and I'm looking to get a M6 classic or a M6 ttl. I see other threads on these cameras and there's a bit of a question on the plus or minus points of the two cameras. There's not been a definite answer on the repair and reliability of the meter. Any information as I'm looking at two cameras with a view to buy one or other soon. Regards Robin.

Hi there. I keep thinking about selling my Monochrom but apart from the heartbreak that would cause some dealers are either profiteering or taking the mick. Got offered £1200 as a trade and have seen same quality of camera selling for £3000. Same situation for my M7. I’ve decided, be grateful for what I have and don’t sell either!! Get a Monochrom and KEEP it.

Hi there. Thanks for the information but a quick call to Leica customer service in London and they sent me an email with the service history of all three of my cameras. Great service from them.

Difficult to just go to another dealer when that one has a camera you want. I’ll just phone Leica Customer Service.

Hi there. Quick question. Is there a way to check an M9P I have to ensure it has a new sensor. I’m sure it was changed by the dealer prior to sale but I can’t find the documents. I’m thinking of trading it in and the next dealer wants to know if it’s been done. I know you can check with Leica but if there’s a quick way it would be handy for now. Regards Robin.

Hi there. Just bought a Q and found this post as I have the same problems with the SF24. I’ve had no answers to my post but I’m just going to get a newer Leica flash as the older ones might not be compatible. Robin.