andym911

No...it is barely 7 years old... have tried other m7's and there is a noticeable difference...not that it's important but it is there in my opinion. andy

my old m6 and m4 are butter smooth.....compared to my m7 a huge difference. the m7 is okay but a bit like sirloin compared to filet :-) i guess the m7 Needs 10 more years of use until it gets there. andy

what an unusual post... you may have considered including a nikon d40 for example as on the web no person can judge better, worse, best. Print is the ultimate test isn't it? Not wanting to be negative but what is the purpose of this? andy

what an unusual post... you may have considered including a nikon d40 for example as on the web no person can judge better, worse, best. Print is the ultimate test isn't it? Not wanting to be negative but what is the purpose of this? andy

Luigi just beautiful andy

My thoughts... Lux is too Heavy and I never shoot wide open Cron is lovely weight and well balanced and great performance Elmar 2.8 is just perfect for me.. Best focussing movement of them all Elmer 3.5 is my favorite for film Can't go wrong with any except the lux imo Andy

Can you translate that please? I read it as " he doesn't know the MM and hasn't the necessary PP skills to get the best out of it...smirk and roll of eyes" It's not that important but I guess many here think that because an MM is named an MM then black and white large prints must/ should be better than other M camera images. I have yet to be convinced. Andy

No typo..have you printed various files from both cameras and compared? I have. Doesn't really matter, just that's my view. Andy

Agree the T3 is also superb.. ( have 2 of them) Just the tc1 was and is more my camera... Both have stunning optics, which at the end of the day is very relevant. Andy

I find the 5400 too 'harsh' and contrasty and having used it for many years put it aside. I then bought a flatbed epson and after months of 'dating' managed to get tremendous results for print. I have spent over 20 years in graphic reproduction using scanners and this lowly flatbed is a gem to use... I have no idea if they are still available but if they are I will buy one for spares... Andy

But the MM cannot produce B&W prints like the M8... not even close. Which you prefer is of course a matter of taste. I have done them both and for me it's quite obvious.The M9 also is not up to par vs M8. Must admit though that on the web the MM files are very appealing but lack that 'bite' in print on similar paper and ink combinations. Each to their own and just my view Andy

The TC 1 is indeed a gem of a camera.. Had one since many years and is the best of the best IMO in terms of quality, usability, pocketability and a just gorgeous lens.... Not easy to find but an adorable underestimated camera. Andy

how about an old Elmar 35 or 50..lots around in various conditions for small Dollars. great lenses even today. andy

actually no but maybe I'm a slow learner;) andy

Indeed an excellent camera..it is the favourite of my M film cameras. here she is:) good luck andy