Dikaiosune01 Posted June 25, 2013 Share #1 Posted June 25, 2013 Advertisement (gone after registration) Please hear me out. Due to recent fiscial obligations of the prenuptial sort (I am divulging this tidbit in the hopes of keeping me out of the metaphorical exaggerated rack where leica blasphemers are held - or so I imagine), I may no longer be able to afford the m240. However, I hope to have a five year plan which hopefully puts me in front of the line for the hypothetical M11. I am an avid m3 shooter. The M3 is my go to camera, only if im not shooting medium or large formats. I do have a fuji x100 that I haven't used in months and is my only digital camera. My leica glass is functional, but not impressive. 21mm VC skopar, 40mm f1.4 SC, 50mm planar (my main lens), 135mm elmarit with goggles. I'm looking for others advice and suggestion for an alternative. My thought process has gone like this: - keep the fuji x100 and use it when you need digital. Deal with the inaccurate focus! - Ricoh GR, a wonderful compliment to a film bag (but why not x100?? Do you really need another camera?) - leica m-e. but can you afford this either? - Sony nex. But your normal lenses will become unconsciously long. I really don't want to learn a new focal length. - canon 5d. But we all know that you aren't going to be carrying a DSLR on a daily basis. Or will I? I already carry a Mamiya c220 on occasion. How much heavier or lighter is a DSLR? I'm most grateful for your assistance, input and mocking. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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stuny Posted June 25, 2013 Share #2 Posted June 25, 2013 How about a used M8 or M8.2 from a dealer that places a warrantee on the camera? In that case you'd need IR filters for the lenses. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Photoskeptic Posted June 25, 2013 Share #3 Posted June 25, 2013 Nothing wrong with your thought process, but I wonder why you are not considering an M8/8.2 or M9? Either of those will give you the Leica digital experience. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
earleygallery Posted June 25, 2013 Share #4 Posted June 25, 2013 You have the Fuji but rarely use it, so why are you considering any of the above options? Without knowing what you need to achieve it's hard to advise. If you're suffering from GAS just buy anything you fancy! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
IWC Doppel Posted June 25, 2013 Share #5 Posted June 25, 2013 A second hand M8 or M9 will be the best solution and a perfect compliment to your M3. If you don't get on you can sell on without breaking the bank Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaapv Posted June 25, 2013 Share #6 Posted June 25, 2013 If you want to use the M as a rangefinder only, it is hard to justify the extra cost over a used M9 or M8, even without financial restraints. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wattsy Posted June 25, 2013 Share #7 Posted June 25, 2013 Advertisement (gone after registration) My leica glass is functional, but not impressive. 21mm VC skopar, 40mm f1.4 SC, 50mm planar (my main lens), 135mm elmarit with goggles. Not impressive in what way? Those are all very good lenses. As far as your main question goes, I'm not quite sure I actually understand it. What is your motivation for considering a new digital body? As others have suggested, a used M8 or M9 would be a sensible choice. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rafikiphoto Posted June 25, 2013 Share #8 Posted June 25, 2013 Fujifilm just today released new firmware for the X-Pro 1 giving it selectable focus area and announced another upgrade for 23rd July giving focus peaking. With it's quality and ability to use Leica lenses it's my camera of choice for colour. With my M Monohrom I reckon I have now got the dream-team! M240 order cancelled. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shade Posted June 25, 2013 Share #9 Posted June 25, 2013 Why would you buy another digital camera while your certainly capable x100 is not even being used for months? Seems like you love to use films. And nothing less than impressive on your lenses, I have tried each of them (except the 135) and found they are great lenses that delivers pleasing results wspecially at their price range. If you count price as being impressive, I would guess Noctilux is the most impressive lens. But I digress, I have my own preferences as what is an impressive lens. If you do WANT to buy a digital M, get the M8, its a respectable camera with minor flaws that you can definitely live with. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marac Posted June 25, 2013 Share #10 Posted June 25, 2013 Again, another push for the M8, fantastic camera. My wife recently bought the Fuji X-E1 with a leica M adapter and WOW! almost fancy getting one myself.. definitely worth a look for £600 new. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
zlatkob Posted June 25, 2013 Share #11 Posted June 25, 2013 - keep the fuji x100 and use it when you need digital. Deal with the inaccurate focus! For what it's worth, the newer Fuji X100S has better autofocus than the X100. It is good enough for most subjects, and it is delightfully small. However, it's hard to give camera advice when there are so many options, and when the choices relate to one's personal preferences and one's specific subject matter. When asking for camera/lens advice, it is good to give some info on what you photograph. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff S Posted June 25, 2013 Share #12 Posted June 25, 2013 M8.2 or M8 with upgraded 2m frame lines, the same ones (sans illumination) that will appear on your eventual M240 or successor. One adjusts easily to the crop. Jeff Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dannybuoy Posted June 25, 2013 Share #13 Posted June 25, 2013 The GR is incredible. Really incredible. :-) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dikaiosune01 Posted June 26, 2013 Author Share #14 Posted June 26, 2013 I would like to thank everyone for their suggestions; and I will give some much more serious consideration to the Leica M8. I imagine that this camera will mostly be used when I travel. A digital compliment to my travel companion, the M3. Something like a backup camera, while travelling with just 2 lenses and a bunch of film. That'll work great. Thank you for the suggestions. I don't mind explaining my choice of words. I choose the word's "function, but not impressive," which seemed to confuse some. "Functional", because I use these lenses constantly. I enjoy using them. And I like the pictures I create when using these lenses. "Not impressive" was chosen, because it doesn't have wetzlar engraved on it, nor does it contain the moniker containing the words, “lux” or “chron.” It sometimes, personally feels like driving a VW Tourage instead of a Porsche Cayenne. Nevertheless, the bottom line is that, I like the images I produce with the lenses I have. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest malland Posted June 26, 2013 Share #15 Posted June 26, 2013 I would like to thank everyone for their suggestions; and I will give some much more serious consideration to the Leica M8... A digital [complement] to my travel companion, the M3....Nevertheless, the bottom line is that, I like the images I produce with the lenses I have.There you go: i.e, no problem with the lenses. As for the camera, my preference, would be a used M9, or better, a new M-E, which would have a two-year guarantee — particularly if I was shooting with an M3 as well, so that I wouldn't have a different field of view for each of the lenses, which would be my problem with the M8. —Mitch/Bangkok Bangkok Obvious [WIP] Eggleston said that he was "at war with the obvious"... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike T 1969 Posted June 26, 2013 Share #16 Posted June 26, 2013 Why not the M-E? It is almost exactly the M9. Plenty awesome. And comes with a warranty. Or buy used M8 or M9. If indeed you really want a rangefinder. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptZoom Posted June 26, 2013 Share #17 Posted June 26, 2013 M8.2 or M8 with upgraded 2m frame lines, the same ones (sans illumination) that will appear on your eventual M240 or successor. One adjusts easily to the crop. Jeff I imagine that this camera will mostly be used when I travel. A digital compliment to my travel companion, the M3. Something like a backup camera, while travelling with just 2 lenses and a bunch of film. That'll work great. Thank you for the suggestions. The M8 sounds like it fits the bill well. You get to use your existing lens. In effect coupling the M3 and the M8 will increase the variety in FOVs of your lenses, thus making your travel kit deeper without adding additional bulk. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlashGordonPhotography Posted June 26, 2013 Share #18 Posted June 26, 2013 In order, for me. A used M9 or a Fuji XPro-1 with a Leica adaptor and the Fuji 35mm 1.4 lens. Gordon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff S Posted June 26, 2013 Share #19 Posted June 26, 2013 A digital compliment to my travel companion, the M3. Something like a backup camera, while travelling with just 2 lenses and a bunch of film. That'll work great. Thank you for the suggestions One small inconvenience is that you'll want to use UV/IR filters when using your lenses on the M8. No big deal IMO. (They even benefit M9 results in certain instances.) Jeff Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockyIII Posted June 26, 2013 Share #20 Posted June 26, 2013 With your lenses, a full frame M9 or M-E makes the most sense to me. Rocky Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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