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Hi problem could have existed since long but I have just discovered it. Please test yours and let me know if such a problem is common. problem can be regenerated (not always) if you do the following: 1- make sure the camera is off first. Switch it on and directly go to menu. 2- scroll over items slowly downward (allow 2sec between each scroll) 3- camera will probably hang on last item i have noticed if you scroll quick the problem will not arrise. check it out here: https://www.dropbox.com/s/ds1p1u7zbp37wso/IMG_2404.TRIM.MOV?dl=0 woukd appreciate your feedback. thanks

Ich sehe mich schon länger nach einem alternativen Gehäuse für meine Leica Objektive um und habe dabei das Nikon Z System ins Auge gefasst. Die möglichen Vorteile des Systems gegenüber dem vorhandenen M System sah ich in folgenden Punkten: - im geringeren Anschaffungspreis und anschließendem Wertverlust - dem stabilisierten Sensor, auch mit adaptieren Objektiven - Einem klaren Sucher, der auf die Sehstärke des jeweiligen Nutzers angepasst werden kann. Der Sucher sollte sich gut für die manuelle Fokussierung eignen. - einem ausreichend kompakten Gehäuse, mit zeitgemäßen Möglichkeiten Wünschenswert wäre, zur Möglichkeit ein manuelles Objektiv gut nutzen zu können, dass ein gutes Autofokus System zur Verfügung steht. Die verfügbaren Objektive sollten qualitativ anspruchsvoll und dennoch bezahlbar sein. Was ich nicht suchte, war ein Gehäuse, in welchem alles technisch realisierbare verbaut wird. Videos im 4k oder gar 8k interessieren mich nicht, ebenso wenig wie eine möglichst hohe Anzahl an Megapixeln. Derzeit gibt es auf dem Markt für mich kein anderes System, welches die hier kurz zusammengefassten Punkte erfüllt. Meine hauptsächlichen Beweggründe einen Systemwechsel zu vollziehen, gehen aus dem obigen Text ausreichend hervor. Ich bitte euch die Preisdebatte nicht in diesem Erfahrungsbericht zu führen. Dieser Erfahrungsbericht soll nicht dazu diesen das Für & Wider zwischen Leica und anderen Systemen auszudisskutieren, ebenso wenig wie die Notwendigkeit von technischen Funktionen. Wer aber seine Leica Objektive an einem anderen System verwenden möchte, wird hier hoffentlich fündig. Ich nutze für diesen Bericht folgende Produkte: Gehäuse: Leica M Typ 240 Nikon Z6 Objektive: Nikon Nikkor Z 24-70mm f/4,0 S Nikon Z Vogtländer Super Wide-Heliar 15 mm f/4,5 – Version II – Leica M Anschluss Leica Summilux 24 f/1,4 ASPH Leica Summilux 35 f/1,4 ASPH FLE Leica Noctilux 50 f/0,95 Allgemeine Technik: Lexar Adapter XQD zu USB Novoflex Leica M zu Nikon Z Adobe Lightroom 6.13 Adobe DNG Digital Negative Converter 11.1 Stativ Alle hier gezeigten Aufnahmen wurden vom Stativ gemacht. Bei der Leica war die automatische Erkennung der Objektive aktiviert. Das Voigtländer ist als 21 mm Elmarit codiert. Die Nikon berücksichtigt im Menü die Korrektur der Vignettierung "normal". Alle Aufnahmen sind aus DNG´s entwickelt und wurden mittels "automatischer Tonwerkorrektur" angeglichen. Der Weisabgleich wurde händisch auf eines der Häuser in der Mitte gelegt. Der Zweck der Fotos dient der Veranschaulichung einer möglichen Verwendung von Leica M Objektiven an der Nikon Z. Die Randstrahlenproblematik, oder deren nicht vorhanden sein, ist der hauptsächliche Bestandteil des ersten Teils des Berichtes. Ein nebensächlicher Bestandteil ist der Vergleich des Nikon Zooms zu Leica Festbrennweiten, was mehr der Übersicht als dem Vergleich dienen soll. Eine unterschiedliche Farbgebung oder die Belichtungsmessung der Kameras werden hier nicht berücksichtigt. Das Wetter war trübe und die Lichtsituation hat sich kaum verändert. Die Nikon Z nutzt als Raw Format die Dateierweiterung*.NEF, welche sich in der genannten Lightroom Version nicht öffnen läßt. Um dies zu ermöglichen wurden die NEF Dateien mittels Adobe DNG Converter konvertiert. Dies funktioniert recht einfach und ermöglicht die weitere Nutzung einer älteren Lightroom Version. Ich stelle zuerst exemplarisch für alle Kombinationen drei Übersichtsbilder ein. Danach vergleiche ich die Bildmitte und die linke untere Ecke. Die Reihenfolge ist: Nikon Z mit einem M Objektiv Leica M240 mit dem selben M Objektiv Nikon Z6 mit dem Nikon 24-70 Die genutzten Blenden der beiden Summiluxe sind 1,4 + 4,0, gegenübergestellt der Blende 4,0 des Nikon Zooms. Die genutzten Blenden des Noctilux sind 0,95 + 4,0, gegenübergestellt der Blende 4,0 des Nikon Zooms. Die genutzten Blenden des Voigtländer 15 mm sind 4,5 + 8,0, ohne Gegenüberstellung zum Zoom.

M240 Zeiss ZM 35 2.0 Syrakus (IT)

Hello to all!. New in this forum for a sad reason.😢 A few days ago I have lost or been stolen in Lisboa - Portugal the following material: - a black chrome Leica MP engraved JBB, nº 2983641 - a 50mm 1:2 Summicron nº 3436356 - a black chrome Leicavit nº 00403 Just in case somebody can tell me something...

Hello I have recently bought a small fujifilm flash EF-X20 for M9 (its my first flash ever) and maybe it will be a stupid question but I have no idea how to check if its properly mounted because nothing happens when I try to fire it (x mode, m mode, p mode, ttl/manual). I press push button to take it strongly to the end in the hot shoe but cant hear the final click, maybe the contacts dont cover everything and there is no signal? it looks strange from the side as if it couldnt go further or maybe its sth else? The flash fires when I only press a test button.

In der Sendung des ZDF, Markus Lanz - Amerika ungeschminkt, Do, 27.10.2016, 23:15 verwendete Markus Lanz eine Leica M mit Summilux. https://www.zdf.de/gesellschaft/markus-lanz/markus-lanz-amerika-ungeschminkt-108.html

HI, what's the best lens mount adapter for Leica M lens to Sony E.MONT that have you tried ? Thanks a lot.

Hi all, I have recently sold my Leica Q in order to buy something with interchangeable lenses. I am really struggling to chose between buying a new Leica CL, Summicron 23mm (and I will probably down the road buy the adapter and some M-lenses), or a used Leica M 240 along with a used Leica M lens (probably 50 mm Summicron). In the end both options will do the same damage to my wallet For info, I do currently not own any Leica lenses. I am not a professional, merely a happy amateur. My photography is concentrated around portraits (bokeh!!), family, travel, social activities, landscape, architecture. My heart is leaning towards the M, while my brain (and wife, even though she is not negative for the M) towards the CL. I am a bit afraid of the rangefinder, and if I will be able to focus as quick as I want to. The CL have AF on TL-lenses and focus-peaking on M-glass through the EVF (I know the M240 have focus-peaking on the screen and the optional viewfinder, but then the point of the RF is kinda gone?). After all the CL might just be a pit-stop to the M(?). I am not interested in sports- or action photography (even though we do have a eager and young dog), but it would be awful to miss a moment due to lacking focus. My question is; which option would you buy, and why? PS: I have in the process already passed on Sony and Fujifilm due to their overly-complex nature...

M240/Biogon35 2.0 LR/nik

Hi all, I have recently sold my Leica Q in order to buy something with interchangeable lenses. I am really struggling to chose between buying a new Leica CL, Summicron 23mm (and I will probably down the road buy the adapter and some M-lenses), or a used Leica M 240 along with a used Leica M lens (probably 50 mm Summicron). In the end both options will do the same damage to my wallet For info, I do currently not own any Leica lenses. I am not a professional, merely a happy amateur. My photography is concentrated around portraits (bokeh!!), family, travel, social activities, landscape, architecture. My heart is leaning towards the M, while my brain (and wife, even though she is not negative for the M) towards the CL. I am a bit afraid of the rangefinder, and if I will be able to focus as quick as I want to. The CL have AF on TL-lenses and focus-peaking on M-glass through the EVF (I know the M240 have focus-peaking on the screen and the optional viewfinder, but then the point of the RF is kinda gone?). After all the CL might just be a pit-stop to the M(?). I am not interested in sports- or action photography (even though we do have a eager and young dog), but it would be awful to miss a moment due to lacking focus. My question is; which option would you buy, and why? PS: I have in the process already passed on Sony and Fujifilm due to their overly-complex nature...

Not available for delivery yet, but 100% funded in two days - now that makes a statement! This device looks unwieldy and weird when attached to a camera, but it gives a 35mm camera the ability to make 62x62 mm. instant prints. At first I was skeptical but the more I think about it, this device is quite unique and it is growing on me. I can see how it would be great for certain applications such as a highly specialized fine art photo project. As icing on the cake, it is compatible with eleven different types of M rangefinders and is priced within reason (estimated $179 USD retail for M cameras) and uses Fujifilm Instax instant film. What's not to like?? Video:

I've had a M 262 with LCD monitor for about 6 months and it has worked wonderfully up till now. While shooting the other day: a) after shutter half-way depression red light DID NOT flash I have no monitor either c) The viewfinder flashes "Sd" although I have a formatted card in there that has worked since first of the year d) checked by throwing in a few other cards, but same symptoms a-c. e) checked the batteries and fully charged, same symptoms Anybody out there have any ideas as to what is going on? I'm guessing software since if the monitor just went out, the "Sd" wouldn't be there and the red prompt light would still flash. Thanks Dan

I would like to know what you think or know about this carl zeiss optics for leica m, since it is a rare piece and I can not find information, I show you the design of lenses, which I found very strange, since it consists of only two elements. .. Thank you

Hello all A few months back I finally fulfilled my dream and got myself the M 240. The digital Leica M body I always have wanted. So far it's been stunning experience and I love shooting with it. M 240 and SEM 21 are particularly a special combo together. What the M has brought me for the first time I truly enjoy shooting street photography. However, I have always enjoyed landscape shooting the most. I was aware of the drawbacks of M 240 when I purchased it. If you don't know what I am talking about I mean the following problems: - One minute maximum exposure = It's a disgrace to even call it bulb mode - No way to turn off LENR (Long exposure noise reduction) = practical disadvantage: try shooting fireworks when the guy next to you is going to get twice as many shots as you are - Long exposure with high ISO is even more limited = astrophotography is impossible - Inability to move the focus point on live view when zoomed in I am aware there are plenty of discussion about the aforementioned issues on these forums. As we all know anyone who is serious about landscape shooting these issues render the M almost useless. Which is in so many ways so sad. We are talking about a 6000 € camera, we have the best ultra wide lens ever (SEM 21) - and yet it can't be used to it's full potential because of these limitations. This makes me just sad. For me this is frustrating beyond all ways to describe it. To have the digital M body you always wanted, yet you are limited by such limitations. Right now I have three options: 1) Pray and hope Leica would release a firmware update to fix the issues (or perhaps a firmware hack could enable this? 2) Forget all kind of long exposure shooting with the M. 3) Get a second body for landscape shooting. Right now for me the only option would be the Sony A7r. Which I already owned once. Sad news at the time the performance with certain M wides was not acceptable. The good news now is by modifying the camera it appears we can get good performance even with SEM 21 (source: Diglloyd.com). Now I most certainly would not want to choose option number 2). So what I want to know is there a way we can reach Leica directly and get answers about these issues? Has Leica ever explained the reasoning to disable long exposures on the CMOSIS sensor? I simply can't believe an overheating would be a problem. If yes, how come no other camera manufacturer doesn't have the same problem? My guess is they want landscape shooters to invest into S-system. Or perhaps Leica's vision is perfection: hot pixels are not tolared. I say this because even the Leica T has the same technical limitation. And we all know the T has a Sony sensor which is perfectly capable for long exposures without any issues, yes again Leica has not allowed it. What ever the real reason for this is I find it ridiculous. Every DSLR I ever had (since Canon EOS 300D) has had a bulb mode. Hot pixels have never been a problem. And if they are turning LENR on removes the problem. I realize the game is probably lost by now for the M 240 and Leica is already probably working on the next generation M body. But I just want Leica to be at least aware of these drawbacks. And that the next generation Leica M body would not have such disadvantages for those who enjoy landscaping with Leica glass the most. M9 is not an option for me, because I think live view is a mandatory property for a landscape shooter. And I don't think I would be satisfied even with the 240 seconds. Any comments? Thank you for reading this... P.S. I am aware some folks seem to be bit over defensive when it comes to criticizing Leica M bodies here, but I truly believe these issues are serious drawbacks for each and everyone of us. And only together we have a chance to get answers from Leica. I certainly am hoping that a future firmware update is possible to fix some of these issues.

Guten Abend allerseits! Ich habe so gut es geht selbst versucht, zu recherchieren, aber so ganz habe ich die Verwendung von Nahlinsen noch nicht verstanden. Ich bin Architekt und fotografiere immer wieder Innenräume in Modellen. Zu diesem Zweck habe ich bisher eine D-Lux gehabt, die nun leider das zeitliche gesegnet hat. Und eigentlich wollte ich ohnehin schon immer versuchen, meine M-P (240) dafür zu verwenden, bei den wirklich großen Modellen habe ich das schon gemacht, der Qualitätsunterschied spricht Bände! Ein Zwischenring scheidet beim 28mm ja aus, ich bräuchte ja nur einen minimalen Auszug (und mein OUFRO hat ja 10mm, viel zu viel) Liesse sich mein Anwendungsfall sinnvoll mit Vorsatzlinsen realisieren? Idealerweise würde mir einen Schärfebereich von ca 20cm bis 70cm wünschen. Also 4-5 Dioptrien, korrekt? Habe ich bei 5 Dioptrien noch einen sinnvollen Schärfebereich oder beträgt er dann nur noch wenige cm? Und schaffe ich es überhaupt den Bereich von 25cm bis 70cm abzudecken. Und welche Achromaten könnt ihr empfehlen? Marumi DHG? Oder Leitz Elpro? Ich freue mich auf eure Antworten und wünsche eine gute Nacht, Leopold

Hi guys, Was wondering if any of you could advise me on how the black ZM lenses look on the black paint M bodies (i.e. MP, M6 Millennium, M9 etc). How close is the finish of the two? Pictures welcome! Thanks