londoneater Posted January 13, 2010 Share #1 Posted January 13, 2010 Advertisement (gone after registration) Hi all, I have been reading this forum for the past few months having been intrigued with the Leica brand and I am happy to post for the first time here, and also would like to share my very first Leica!! I got at Aperture in London, in a relatively good condition and also got a CV Nokton 40mm f1.4 MC. Richard gave me a presentation case, box and strap as well, but the serial number on the box doesnt match the camera, but oh well. it's something to store the camera in I guess (which I hope will not be frequent). .... I love it. The feel of the camera is just simply amazing, I am carrying it everywhere, and falling in love with film. The sound (or lack of) of the silent shutter... the smooth film advance ... wow. My D700 doesnt compare, and even the FM2 doesnt compare, I suddenly feel like this is what 'real' photography is really about. I just ran my first roll through it Portra 400NC and will be keen to see the results. Very glad to finally own a Leica, can't wait till one of the London dealers stock used 35lux and to shoot with a true leica lens! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted January 13, 2010 Posted January 13, 2010 Hi londoneater, Take a look here Just bought my first Leica.... M6 classic black.. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
bill Posted January 13, 2010 Share #2 Posted January 13, 2010 Welcome! Here's a tip for you - don't replace the 40 with the 35... The 40 brings up the 50mm framelines and is an excellent "street" lens - fast, good handling (love the tab) and providing a bit more on the film than is in the framelines. Post some results in the Photo forums when you can, but above all, enjoy! Regards, Bill Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MPerson Posted January 13, 2010 Share #3 Posted January 13, 2010 Welcome. I'm with Bill, I have the Nokton 40/1.4 SC and a Summicron 40/2 one on my MP and the other on an M2. The Nokton is a beautiful lens especially in low light. Also keep an eye on the: Forum Member Meetings The "London Leica Louts" meet up regularly for a days shooting and drinking - depending on the weather it may be more of one than the other! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
frko Posted January 15, 2010 Share #4 Posted January 15, 2010 One question guys, how can you lock the trigger with M6 classic? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bill Posted January 15, 2010 Share #5 Posted January 15, 2010 You don't! Don't wind on. Regards, Bill Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_livsey Posted January 15, 2010 Share #6 Posted January 15, 2010 One question guys, how can you lock the trigger with M6 classic? If you use a soft release eg RapidSofties it is possible to wrap a rubber band or a hair/pony tail band around the shaft which prevents the shutter firing. It is much easier just to not wind on but I always like to just in case "that" shot comes along and will sacrifice the odd frame for that readiness, but it is possible. BTW welcome happy you can join us, have fun. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
holmes Posted January 15, 2010 Share #7 Posted January 15, 2010 Advertisement (gone after registration) Just enjoy getting use to the feel and how the camera operates before starting a lens collection. Amazing what a good photographer can do with a 40 or 50. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xmas Posted January 16, 2010 Share #8 Posted January 16, 2010 One question guys, how can you lock the trigger with M6 classic? As Bill says don't wind on. If your process does not allow this remove the battery, my M6 will flatten a new battery in gbag, if you wind it on, and drop it in gbag 'slot' to move around freely, e.g. Billingham. Typically I need to replace battery at beginning of each day. Must be doing something wrong? Noel Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
redbaron Posted January 16, 2010 Share #9 Posted January 16, 2010 Try using the 3v lithium ones, rather than two 1.5v alkalines. Lithium handles the cold better. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xmas Posted January 17, 2010 Share #10 Posted January 17, 2010 Try using the 3v lithium ones, rather than two 1.5v alkalines. Lithium handles the cold better. I only use the single cell Li batteries, if the bag is shaken the M6 turns itself on, in the bag repeatedly, and is flat typically after one day in bag. I carry three (or two) bodies, with lenses mounted ready to shoot, i.e. wound on, /125@5.6 pre-focused 7 to 10 feet. Noel Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
redbaron Posted January 17, 2010 Share #11 Posted January 17, 2010 I'd rather waste the odd frame than put a wound camera back in a bag. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
leicaoptik Posted January 17, 2010 Share #12 Posted January 17, 2010 I keep the camera in my bags turning the shutter time wheel in the position "B" so there is no electric floating and the batteries stay as they are... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xmas Posted January 17, 2010 Share #13 Posted January 17, 2010 Hi Thanks but either of these would delay the draw an shoot opportunity, so I waste a battery a day, & have to get them cheap mail order. At end of day when the light fails if there is film left I set the camera to 'B', pig to remember for the next shoot day, unless I detect when I check the camera & bag over. Need a day glow tag like they use on aircraft for remove before take off items. It is my only new fangled M, works ok apart from baseplate lock - IXMOO user. Noel Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tobey bilek Posted January 17, 2010 Share #14 Posted January 17, 2010 I never wind on unless the next pic is eminent. I have never killed a battery since I bought the camera new in 198x when they first appeared. Mine use the IXMOO and I take advantage. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xmas Posted January 17, 2010 Share #15 Posted January 17, 2010 My M6 (classic) is a late model with what looks like an original base plate (complete with plastic protector) and the base plate lock on this wont operate IXMOO. I assume that they removed the IXMOO actuator part way through the M6 production run? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_livsey Posted January 17, 2010 Share #16 Posted January 17, 2010 They did change but I haven't seen a definitive serial number for the change. The good news is you could fit an "old" M6 base plate with the IXMOO lock and keep that pristine base plate pristine. But note NOT on an M7 the ASA speed readers don't allow IXMOO use. For some IXMOO detail the article by Tom A in this issue of "Viewfinder" is a good read. http://www.courmanopoulos.com/VIEWFINDERVol39No1.pdf Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xmas Posted January 17, 2010 Share #17 Posted January 17, 2010 They did change but I haven't seen a definitive serial number for the change. The good news is you could fit an "old" M6 base plate with the IXMOO lock and keep that pristine base plate pristine. But note NOT on an M7 the ASA speed readers don't allow IXMOO use. For some IXMOO detail the article by Tom A in this issue of "Viewfinder" is a good read. http://www.courmanopoulos.com/VIEWFINDERVol39No1.pdf I have 'borrowed' a baseplate as you suggest, leaves logistic problems... Think Tom A confirms/says IXMOO wont fit into a M7 or MP, as you hint! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubenkok Posted January 17, 2010 Share #18 Posted January 17, 2010 Hi, Welcome to the forum. Good luck with your new camera. Like to see your pictures here ! Kind regards, Ruben Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_livsey Posted January 17, 2010 Share #19 Posted January 17, 2010 Think Tom A confirms/says IXMOO wont fit into a M7 or MP, as you hint! The physical size of the MP & M7 chamber is too small to hold an IXMOO. I think I have read that the decrease was to give more room for the AE electronics in the M7 and as a cost saving move the same body pressing was used for the MP. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheewai_m6 Posted January 19, 2010 Share #20 Posted January 19, 2010 One question guys, how can you lock the trigger with M6 classic? i've come to learn to not wind the next frame on till i'm going to shoot as well. since getting my m6, the film nikons haven't done anything. i just can't think to myself 'hmm i'll shoot the nikons this time' the m6 is just far too enjoyable to shoot. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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