andybarton Posted September 2, 2011 Share #21 Posted September 2, 2011 Advertisement (gone after registration) Thanks for the pointer... so do I following the FAQ link next to the User CP and do a search on M9? Not sure how to get to the M9 FAQ? At the top of the M9 sub-section, there's a special FAQ thread. That's the one you need Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Bill Allsopp Posted September 2, 2011 Share #22 Posted September 2, 2011 ........ the DOF is razor thin, is it easily get out of focus when you focus and recompose? Yes but again practice makes perfect, also HolyBasil is right. In focus critical situations sometimes I set the camera to continuous firing and keep the shutter pressed as I move/lean forward. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Virginia Bill Posted September 2, 2011 Share #23 Posted September 2, 2011 Despite having a couple of minor visual problems, I sold all my Nikon stuff and bought a used M8 a couple of months ago. At first I did have some problems focusing (even though happy memories of using an M3 many years ago had led me back to the rangefinder). But a little practice smoothed out my difficulties. The only remaining one is that I simply can't focus in low light. I haven't tried diopters because I need eyeglasses all the time. My answer to your question is that the Leica rangefinder is easy to focus. And the whole process feels like photography in a way that using a digital slr never did. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lct Posted September 3, 2011 Share #24 Posted September 3, 2011 As easy as an SLR's split image focus screen with more brightness, at least when there is no flare in the rangefinder. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeTexas Posted September 7, 2011 Share #25 Posted September 7, 2011 Despite having a couple of minor visual problems, I sold all my Nikon stuff and bought a used M8 a couple of months ago. At first I did have some problems focusing (even though happy memories of using an M3 many years ago had led me back to the rangefinder). But a little practice smoothed out my difficulties. The only remaining one is that I simply can't focus in low light. I haven't tried diopters because I need eyeglasses all the time. My answer to your question is that the Leica rangefinder is easy to focus. And the whole process feels like photography in a way that using a digital slr never did. I have trouble focusing in low light as well. It's worse with my 135mm Elmarit because I think the goggles make the rangefinder image even more dim than usual. Other than that, I only have trouble when I'm attempting to focus through a fence as I quickly realized that what I'm seeing through the viewfinder isn't exactly where the lens is pointed. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lct Posted September 7, 2011 Share #26 Posted September 7, 2011 ...I only have trouble when I'm attempting to focus through a fence as I quickly realized that what I'm seeing through the viewfinder isn't exactly where the lens is pointed. That's the way HCB took one of his most famous pictures. Derriere la Gare Saint-Lazare Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaapv Posted September 7, 2011 Share #27 Posted September 7, 2011 Advertisement (gone after registration) Difficulties with low light focussing can be indicative of an incorrect dioptre correction.in that case a magnifier is counterproductive as it lowers contrast and light still more. I would advise to check if you do not need a correction lens Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeTexas Posted September 7, 2011 Share #28 Posted September 7, 2011 Difficulties with low light focussing can be indicative of an incorrect dioptre correction.in that case a magnifier is counterproductive as it lowers contrast and light still more. I would advise to check if you do not need a correction lens I'm not sure what to do about that since I already wear glasses for astigmatism. Maybe I'll just get my eyes checked and see if my prescription needs to be updated. The last major trouble I had was this photo: Don't Kick my Bucket | Flickr - Photo Sharing! I pulled the exposure up on the crab in post to make it visible in the photo, but in real life, the contrast between the brightness of the sand and the darkness inside the bucket made it to where I couldn't see the focus patch when I aimed it inside the bucket at all, I was just guessing -- hence the reason focus is not that great. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lct Posted September 7, 2011 Share #29 Posted September 7, 2011 I see more motion blur than focus blur in this pic but i may be wrong. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shuko Posted September 8, 2011 Share #30 Posted September 8, 2011 One thing I noticed as a new RF owner is that I have to relearn the process. Meaning that when with SLR you first picked the composition and then focused (yes, I used MF with 1Ds). With RF you need to switch it around. I'd say focusing difficulty is pretty even, just different. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaapv Posted September 8, 2011 Share #31 Posted September 8, 2011 I see more motion blur than focus blur in this pic but i may be wrong. I agree, if it were a case of misfocussing there should be a sharp area somewhere in the photograph. This is evenly unsharp all over. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeTexas Posted September 8, 2011 Share #32 Posted September 8, 2011 I cheked my EXIF data, and you guys are probably right. It was really windy, and I shot this one at 1/45s trying to increase the exposure on the crab in the dark bucket. However, I did attempt this shot about 10 times varying shutter speed and ISO attempting to get the shot, but never once managed to get that stupid crap in focus inside the dark bucket. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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