david strachan Posted April 9, 2013 Author Share #21  Posted April 9, 2013 Advertisement (gone after registration) Hi Mark Wasn't expecting that...a rather mundane image to check the sharpness and light. OOC with border added. It printed large very well. Hope it passes... cheers Dave S 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/200141-to-buy-m9-m240-after-iiic-and-m6-sadly/?do=findComment&comment=2294520'>More sharing options...
jaapv Posted April 9, 2013 Share #22 Â Posted April 9, 2013 It passes very nice, but further shots in the photo forums, please. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tobey bilek Posted April 20, 2013 Share #23 Â Posted April 20, 2013 I am just pleased I never had issues with my M6 like white out VF, light seals, frame counter, faded frame lines compared to older cameras, No those were perfect cameras. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Applejack2409 Posted December 26, 2013 Share #24 Â Posted December 26, 2013 I have also had zero problems with mine in close to 3 years, except for having to clean the sensor a couple times. Â Â You mentioned having a dirty sensor. Do you remember constantly cleaning your enlarger lens, all the surfaces of your neg carrier, both sides the film and then still finding dust spots on the print that needed retouching with dyes? Although I miss using my M6 as much these days, I don't regret those wasted hours per week. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tobey bilek Posted December 26, 2013 Share #25 Â Posted December 26, 2013 Obsessed with 3200 iso, then get a Nikon D4. No my favorite iso but I have gone high with new Nikons and they are better than Leica. Â But My M8 &9 have other advantages. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TedPaul Posted May 10, 2014 Share #26 Â Posted May 10, 2014 Had an 8.2 which I sold and bought the M240, with which I have been very pleased. I have always been intrigued by the Leica M6 TTL. Question, will I find a sharper pic from the M6. Is it advisable to add to my stuff. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tobey bilek Posted May 10, 2014 Share #27 Â Posted May 10, 2014 Advertisement (gone after registration) Problems are no worse than they ever have been. Â I would suggest a M9 for a good price from a reputable dealer like Tamarkin. You will pay a bit more, but it will be worth it for the warrantee. Â Other cameras that use legacy lenses are a kludge solution. Â As for high ISO, if you were happy with 400 film, 400 digital is the same. Go higher and learn to use some noise reduction backed up by edge masking. Simply put, shoot raw, open as smart object, dup the layer, send the second layer back to raw converter, apply noise reduction, reopen in PS. Then create the edge mask to preserve the sharp edges. Â 240 has some advantages like better high iso and some disadvantages. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NZDavid Posted May 11, 2014 Share #28 Â Posted May 11, 2014 Simply put? Doesn't sound that simple to me! The huge advantage of film (well, slide film anyway) is that your "sensor" ends up being your final image; no fiddly computer manipulation required. Â But I reckon the main thing is to get the best value out of whatever system you have. Just use it! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Archiver Posted June 11, 2014 Share #29 Â Posted June 11, 2014 I'm surprised that the Panasonic GX1 was chosen as a stand-in for a digital Leica, as others have been using the Sony NEX5n and especially the Ricoh GXR-M with M-mount lenses and getting excellent results. Â Even now, the sensor in the Ricoh GXR does a wonderful job with good dynamic range, colour, and offset microlenses that were specifically intended to optimize use of RF lenses on the aps-c sensor. I bought one of the first GXR M-mount modules that came to Melbourne, and it was so good that I began to use it in lieu of the M9 in many circumstances. Â An aps-c sensor has a larger image circle than the m43 sensor in the GX1, and offers better dynamic range. Being aps-c, there are no issues with red-edge or Italian flag that are apparent in full frame cameras using RF lenses. The lack of AA filter in the GXR is just like the M9, and produces incredibly sharp images. And while this camera/module has been discontinued, it is still possible to buy them at reduced prices. Â As for the M9 troubles: I've had my M9 since 2010, and in the four years and over 36,000 images I've only had two issues. One was with the shutter recock motor not working properly, and this required a replacement. Since then it has worked perfectly. The second is with the RF window coating slowly peeling off, which I have hardly seen in anyone else' camera. But overall, the camera operation has been very solid and the images are just gorgeous. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
david strachan Posted June 11, 2014 Author Share #30 Â Posted June 11, 2014 Hi Archiver The Panasonic GX1 body was very disappointing; I needed a viewfinder. Went with a Leica M8 in March 2013, and I've shot over 10,000 images with it...one fantastic camera...many old lenses and other Leicaparaphanalia ....I am hooked for life. Â The Leica and my Fujifilm XE1 are my favourite cameras for the last few months. I have enough wide angle VC lenses to work with the crop factor on the M8, but will go full frame sometime. I find the quality from the Leica and the Fuji exceptional and at the moment am now in no real rush to go FF, even though so many of my legacy lenses are FF. I enjoy the adaptability of the Fuji and have become very comfortable with the M8. Â Â Thanks for the enquiry. cheers Dave S Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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