L1913 Posted July 2, 2013 Author Share #41 Posted July 2, 2013 Advertisement (gone after registration) Would you mind sharing which color you chose and why? And also which Leica lenses you own? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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L1913 Posted July 2, 2013 Author Share #42 Posted July 2, 2013 I am also almost afraid to ask this, but can anyone comment on the video mode? What is the point of video mode if you don't have autofocus and your not using a tripod? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul J Posted July 2, 2013 Share #43 Posted July 2, 2013 I jumped ship from Canon dSLR's to Leica. I had some of the same concerns as you, plus some others. A year and half later all those concerns are distant memories now and I couldn't go back to those cameras again. I am totally taken by the Leica M. To decide on lenses, what I found helpful is looking through my archive. I found that most of my shots seemed to be around 45-50mm on my 24-70 lens. So if I was to buy one lens I would have gone with the 50mm. I did buy a 35 and 75 as well though. I wouldn't hesitate recommending the system in place of a dSLR for the reasons you have stated in your original post. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke_Miller Posted July 2, 2013 Share #44 Posted July 2, 2013 I am also almost afraid to ask this, but can anyone comment on the video mode? What is the point of video mode if you don't have autofocus and your not using a tripod? Can't speak to the M-240 since I don't have one. I do a bit of video with a dedicated video camera and my Nikon D4. Most professional video is manually focused. There is a huge cottage industry in follow-focus products for DSLRs. I suspect the Leica split image rangefinder system will work well for video just as it does for stills. How to get video that is not shaky is a challenge. A handheld held camera that lacks any form of stabilization is going to be a challenge. A tripod or some form of support system would seem to me to be a necessity in order to get usable video. I use stabilized lenses and then post process using Mercalli or Warp Stablizer for my hand held video. But back to your original question. I have no experience with Zeiss or other non-Leica lenses, but my Summicrons and Elmarits produce a look I can't achieve with my Nikon pro glass. Most of my event work is with my Nikon 24-70 f2.8 and 70-200 f2.8. Both produce excellent images, but I much prefer the look from my Leica primes. Those are the lenses I use when shooting for the enjoyment of it and not for a client. While I depend on autofocus for most event and action shooting, I prefer using the Leica rangefinder and manual focus for the situations where that approach is feasible. I've used a digital M (M8.2 & M9) for a couple of non-critical events and have been pleased with the results. With experience I find I can focus fast enough and I enjoy having control over the focus process. I am slowly gaining confidence in my ability with the Leica and will use it for more event work. For client work the D4 and 70-200 are usually in my hand. I am always happy with the outcome, but I would enjoy it more if it had the size and weight of my M9 (and the Leica glass). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
L1913 Posted July 3, 2013 Author Share #45 Posted July 3, 2013 What do you all do with your Leica photos? Do the majority of your photos ever leave a computer screen? What size are you viewing at? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
L1913 Posted July 3, 2013 Author Share #46 Posted July 3, 2013 Can anyone comment how adventurous they are with their Leica? I like to take my camera with me when I go skiing. Would anyone caution against this with a Leica? Would I be incorrect to assume that the Leica would be a lot more delicate than my current D800? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaapv Posted July 3, 2013 Share #47 Posted July 3, 2013 Advertisement (gone after registration) Print. Usually A3 or A3+, lesser images A4 and domestic shots 10x15. I take them skiing -into the African bush, sailing, you name it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
luigi bertolotti Posted July 3, 2013 Share #48 Posted July 3, 2013 Can anyone comment how adventurous they are with their Leica? I like to take my camera with me when I go skiing. Would anyone caution against this with a Leica? Would I be incorrect to assume that the Leica would be a lot more delicate than my current D800? I made this for decades... ... with IIIc, then M2/M4/M8... no problem at all : only in serious mountaineering I used sometimes the Rollei 35... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
StephenPatterson Posted July 3, 2013 Share #49 Posted July 3, 2013 Can anyone comment how adventurous they are with their Leica? I like to take my camera with me when I go skiing. Would anyone caution against this with a Leica? Would I be incorrect to assume that the Leica would be a lot more delicate than my current D800? Not a lot more delicate, but with a mechanical rangefinder I always protect against bumps whenever possible. The M240 is weather sealed, which should help greatly. A friend of mine just wrote off a Monochrom in Cambodia that got wet, so when bad news comes it tends to hit hard. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoppyman Posted July 3, 2013 Share #50 Posted July 3, 2013 1) 90% of the photography I do is traveling photography of landscapes and cityscapes. The ability to take very good crisp night shots is very important to me as I enjoy taking night shots of lit up skylines. .... 35mm/1.4? ......................................................... My M (Typ 240) is too new to show anything. These from M9 may help. Paris on a grey day photo - Geoff Hopkinson photos at pbase.com Surfers day Pano photo - Geoff Hopkinson photos at pbase.com Surfers night Pano photo - Geoff Hopkinson photos at pbase.com Self portrait 'in the moment' photo - Geoff Hopkinson photos at pbase.com LARGE FILE photo - Geoff Hopkinson photos at pbase.com Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaapv Posted July 3, 2013 Share #51 Posted July 3, 2013 I made this for decades... ... with IIIc, then M2/M4/M8... no problem at all : only in serious mountaineering I used sometimes the Rollei 35... Well, yes, nor do I take my Leicas diving or whitewater rafting Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
L1913 Posted July 3, 2013 Author Share #52 Posted July 3, 2013 Not a lot more delicate, but with a mechanical rangefinder I always protect against bumps whenever possible. The M240 is weather sealed, which should help greatly. A friend of mine just wrote off a Monochrom in Cambodia that got wet, so when bad news comes it tends to hit hard. Is the Monochrom not weather sealed? Just out of curiosity, when you say got wet what do you mean? Got rained on/splashed with water or fell into the water? How sensitive are these things? I have gotten quite a bit of water (indirect rain, condesation, or spash) on my D800 and haven't had trouble yet. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
L1913 Posted July 3, 2013 Author Share #53 Posted July 3, 2013 1) 90% of the photography I do is traveling photography of landscapes and cityscapes. The ability to take very good crisp night shots is very important to me as I enjoy taking night shots of lit up skylines. .... 35mm/1.4? I will most likely go with the 35/1.4 for one of my lenses, but what are thoughts on the 21/1.4 and 24/1.4? Why do they even make two lenses that are so close? Would there be any reason to have one of these in addition to the 35? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaapv Posted July 3, 2013 Share #54 Posted July 3, 2013 Neither the M9 nor the MM is weathersealed. Having said that, although there are no guarantees, it is not half bad in this respect. Plenty of cameras have gotten wet all over, some even have been dunked without ill effects. But care is always better. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest borge Posted July 3, 2013 Share #55 Posted July 3, 2013 Nor the M9 nor the MM is weathersealed. Having said that, although there are no guarantees, it is not half bad in this respect. Plenty of cameras have gotten wet all over, some even have been dunked without ill effects. But care is always better. I like packing lightly, so often I go out with the MM over my shoulder with one lens attached.. No camera bag even. But I've learned one thing: Always pack a plastic bag in case it starts raining badly. Put the camera in it and there's no risk A very cheap insurance that has saved my cameras many times as it tends to suddenly start raining here (unpredictable climate). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
earleygallery Posted July 3, 2013 Share #56 Posted July 3, 2013 Am I the only one here who is smelling a whiff of Troll? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
StephenPatterson Posted July 3, 2013 Share #57 Posted July 3, 2013 Is the Monochrom not weather sealed? Just out of curiosity, when you say got wet what do you mean? Got rained on/splashed with water or fell into the water? How sensitive are these things? I have gotten quite a bit of water (indirect rain, condesation, or spash) on my D800 and haven't had trouble yet. Monochrom is not weather sealed, but remember none of the lenses are either. I believe the M240 offers much, much better protection from water, but you still must be careful. My friend in Cambodia accidentally dropped his Monochrom while in a small boat/canoe that had water sloshing about in the v channel hull under the seats. It was also powered on, so worst possible scenario. Retrieved after a couple of seconds, dried completely and sent to Leica, but nothing to be done. DOA. A complete write off. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torquinian Posted July 3, 2013 Share #58 Posted July 3, 2013 I am ready to jump ship from Nikon to Leica and would appreciate advice There is a review of the M240 in Amateur Photographer dated 6th July 2013. It could be worth your while to read it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaapv Posted July 3, 2013 Share #59 Posted July 3, 2013 Monochrom is not weather sealed, but remember none of the lenses are either. I believe the M240 offers much, much better protection from water, but you still must be careful. The story about the lenses is more convoluted. According to Leica the narrow tolerances and lubricants will suffice to protect the electronics. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ted Lemon Posted July 3, 2013 Share #60 Posted July 3, 2013 Am I the only one here who is smelling a whiff of Troll? +1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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