Bo_Lorentzen Posted December 27, 2009 Share #1 Posted December 27, 2009 Advertisement (gone after registration) GREAT.. so sitting in the restaurant, trying to figure the light out.. but then, having had a couple of drinks I realized it was time to be smart.. flip the think to S mode for the first time ever... you know that S right over the A on the M8.2 yeah.? Great, idea, I flip the switch from A, figuring I will get SOME kind of JPG, as good as the camera can do with the light there... You should have seen my surprise when I slowly pressed the shutter, held it down waiting for the close and then remembered... S mode is on the F***** M8.2 - as everybody can imagine, when I released the shutter the Bulb mode closed... Leica, how could you guys possible get the nutty idea of removing the most useless feature ever on a M camera, I suggest replacing it on the M9.2 with a D mode for "slightly Diminished capacity" - it sounds better than Stupid mode, though in the above case I can only claim stupidity.. and I swear that I really though it was a great time to test the S mode for the first time, for some reason I forgot my new M don't have a S mode, I should never have bought a M9. . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted December 27, 2009 Posted December 27, 2009 Hi Bo_Lorentzen, Take a look here M9 - I told you there were flaws. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
Pophoto Posted December 27, 2009 Share #2 Posted December 27, 2009 Bo, too much to drink perhaps? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcg Posted December 27, 2009 Share #3 Posted December 27, 2009 Yes, that mode is for pinhole photography. Everyone knows that. This was deliberately implemented by Leica in order to re-affirm their commitment to ancient values and tradition while at the same time moving ahead with new technology (sort of). Everyone knows that. ... and I see that on Leica goodies you can buy pinhole "lenses". Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlmuck Posted December 27, 2009 Share #4 Posted December 27, 2009 GREAT.. so sitting in the restaurant, trying to figure the light out.. but then, having had a couple of drinks I realized it was time to be smart.. flip the think to S mode for the first time ever... you know that S right over the A on the M8.2 yeah.? Great, idea, I flip the switch from A, figuring I will get SOME kind of JPG, as good as the camera can do with the light there... You should have seen my surprise when I slowly pressed the shutter, held it down waiting for the close and then remembered... S mode is on the F***** M8.2 - as everybody can imagine, when I released the shutter the Bulb mode closed... Leica, how could you guys possible get the nutty idea of removing the most useless feature ever on a M camera, I suggest replacing it on the M9.2 with a D mode for "slightly Diminished capacity" - it sounds better than Stupid mode, though in the above case I can only claim stupidity.. and I swear that I really though it was a great time to test the S mode for the first time, for some reason I forgot my new M don't have a S mode, I should never have bought a M9. . No, Bo you didn't forget the mode, just how to get to it. Its now one of the profiles, select it from the SET menu, not the shutter speed dial (which was a stupid place to put a mode switch, IMHO). c. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bo_Lorentzen Posted December 27, 2009 Author Share #5 Posted December 27, 2009 :-) Carl, the problem remains, if I did not think clearly enough to realize the S is now a B, there are a snow-balls-chance-in-hell that I would have remembered to find the S mode in the menu. And I do agree entirely, the shutter dial is NOT a place for a mode-setting. Im going back to figuring out the exposure myself.! . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Posted December 27, 2009 Share #6 Posted December 27, 2009 Bo... I know that owning the M9 is a burden , but when you have had a couple drinks and find yourself in a dimly lit restaurant, wishing you had a 5DII with a big 85/1.2 lens, set to "P".... remember, your m9+50/1.4 will do something that the DSLR can never do... sit on a martini glass at 1/8 sec. Happy New Year! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rleffingwell Posted December 27, 2009 Share #7 Posted December 27, 2009 Advertisement (gone after registration) Ah yes, the Grey Goose Table-Top Monopod! Happy New Year to all! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shootist Posted December 27, 2009 Share #8 Posted December 27, 2009 Things like this always seem to start out with "So I was having a few drinks" and then "Something went wrong". Funny isn't it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicoleica Posted December 27, 2009 Share #9 Posted December 27, 2009 Things like this always seem to start out with "So I was having a few drinks" and then "Something went wrong". Funny isn't it. That reminded me about an email I received recently...... Of course, in this instance the passenger had pre-engaged 'S' mode, and was able to record an acceptable image with a one-handed shot. 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! 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/107830-m9-i-told-you-there-were-flaws/?do=findComment&comment=1165431'>More sharing options...
ho_co Posted January 1, 2010 Share #10 Posted January 1, 2010 <LOL> Perfect post! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
john_j Posted January 1, 2010 Share #11 Posted January 1, 2010 Hey- Grew up in Jersey, now live in NY, I'll keep my comments to myself about Pen-see drivers (as, I'm sure they will about NJ/NY drivers). Great 2010, Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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