plasticman Posted July 3, 2013 Share #121 Posted July 3, 2013 Advertisement (gone after registration) Forums are magnets for people with equipment issues ... and the new ones that do are looking for info as they have a problem Lots of people who've posted problems in threads on this subforum haven't posted in this 'poll' at all - probably because it was very clearly signposted as being a place to refute any criticism of the camera. Anyone with a genuine issue will post their problem in another thread looking for help or resolution. I don't think most of them will consider posting here to be constructive or helpful in any way, especially considering the frame for discussion wasn't exactly welcoming negative responses: just go back over to the threads where those that don't own the camera are masturbating all over themselves about what they think the camera is like... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted July 3, 2013 Posted July 3, 2013 Hi plasticman, Take a look here Leica M Typ 240: Unreliable or Reliable - Survey. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
Rick Posted July 3, 2013 Author Share #122 Posted July 3, 2013 Rick-Due to no reply on my question under post #110 above: Second body=yes. Sorry, I didn't get back to you. I didn't see your post in all of the relies. Please, guys only actual owners. 30 YES 3 No Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArwedF Posted July 4, 2013 Share #123 Posted July 4, 2013 YES (31) since April 2nd Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
algrove Posted July 4, 2013 Share #124 Posted July 4, 2013 Third body=yes Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike-K Posted July 4, 2013 Share #125 Posted July 4, 2013 No compared to other high end digital cameras I owned, Leica is least reliable in operation, but... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pgk Posted July 4, 2013 Share #126 Posted July 4, 2013 I always send PM-sThis time I was called away before I could send a PM to the "collateral damage" Sorry, but a bit of leeway helps in this job. Whole chunks = three posts. Statistically speaking that's 2.5% of the thread:D! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CheshireCat Posted July 5, 2013 Share #127 Posted July 5, 2013 Advertisement (gone after registration) I am finally ready to vote with a crystal clear NO The poor thing locked up this hot afternoon 10 times in 10 minutes. I was using the camera in the sun (it was 90F/32C today) with the Oly VF-2. Have a black one and the camera was hot. I am not in the mood of testing the issue further because out of frustration I would probably end up trying to "fix it" with a hammer. My only explanation for this is: an immensely crappy firmware, especially regarding the EVF interface. I really do not deserve this crap, and my money was perfectly working. Thanks for letting me vent. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
beemer Posted July 5, 2013 Share #128 Posted July 5, 2013 NO. Had the camera since April. Lost a month of shooting as I sent it back to Solms to sort out the lug issue. The camera lockup when using spot metering. Also, images imported into Lightroom showed the wrong aperture size, especially for continuous shots. Hate the color especially when indoors under tungsten lighting. Never had such issues with my other cameras. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
erl Posted July 5, 2013 Share #129 Posted July 5, 2013 So, do you want to sell it? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff S Posted July 5, 2013 Share #130 Posted July 5, 2013 Lost a month of shooting as I sent it back to Solms to sort out the lug issue. The camera lockup when using spot metering. Also, images imported into Lightroom showed the wrong aperture size, especially for continuous shots. Hate the color especially when indoors under tungsten lighting. First two issues unfortunate. Last two issues require you to learn basics about the camera as well as processing techniques. Both issues discussed frequently. Perhaps start with this FAQ regarding apertures in LR. Jeff Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CheshireCat Posted July 5, 2013 Share #131 Posted July 5, 2013 So, do you want to sell it? I need a FF body for my M lenses, and unfortunately there is no alternative yet. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cirke Posted July 5, 2013 Share #132 Posted July 5, 2013 yes and no Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
algrove Posted July 5, 2013 Share #133 Posted July 5, 2013 erick-Does that mean you now have 2 bodies? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cirke Posted July 5, 2013 Share #134 Posted July 5, 2013 erick-Does that mean you now have 2 bodies? generally it works , but I have issues time to time with the EVF , it becomes very clear (milky) without contrast, and sometime I cannot shoot or even change the exposure time , I have to shut and re-open the body but I have heard about a new firmware in July Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lct Posted July 5, 2013 Share #135 Posted July 5, 2013 Would be interesting to know if the EVF issues are the same with Oly and Leica samples. I have zero problem with my Oly but i don't use it often enough to be sure. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cirke Posted July 5, 2013 Share #136 Posted July 5, 2013 I use it 100% of the time and I have often issues with it Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lct Posted July 5, 2013 Share #137 Posted July 5, 2013 Oly? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cirke Posted July 5, 2013 Share #138 Posted July 5, 2013 mine ? yes Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stef63 Posted July 5, 2013 Share #139 Posted July 5, 2013 Brand new M type 240 out of the box. Charging battery, switching Camera on... looking through the viewfinder ..... one of the LED bars of the leftmost digit does not light up Electronics can go bad, but this happened between QC and delivery, or was not noticed during QC. It's a minor issue, but for such an expensive camera it ruins the initial joy of ownership and makes you wonder what will come next. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ma9ical Posted July 5, 2013 Share #140 Posted July 5, 2013 First two issues unfortunate. Last two issues require you to learn basics about the camera as well as processing techniques. Both issues discussed frequently. Perhaps start with this FAQ regarding apertures in LR. Jeff Does that make the camera reliable because there is an FAQ answer? I have an M240 and have found the same problems. My lockups occurred within a day (and no EVF). Never had these problems with other cameras. So no, it's not reliable IMO. Great camera otherwise. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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