flyalf Posted August 11, 2013 Share #1 Posted August 11, 2013 Advertisement (gone after registration) Yes, Im afraid so. Please feel free to protest and ridicule . To conclude Im happy to say that the limiting factor still remains myself! These are my subjective considerations where I might disagre with previous observations: 1) M is considerable easier to focus than M9? No, Imo no difference with any of my lenses from 16 to 135mm. Just as easy and the best MF awailable. 2) Mechanics of switches. The power on button is far to loose. During first week I drained the battery twice from accidentally turning on M. The A/shutter speed dial switch also have to little fricton. 3) Reability. Well, so far so good, no hangups. But the auto power- off is not working ? If I l:confused:eave it on "S", the battery is drained overnight (no EVF, no LV, auto power-off at max time 10min) 4) Adjustment of A compensation? I really wish for a firmware where the "m" button can be programmable Even after weeks I struggle with finding the front button for A compensation. Btw; havent found any practical use of the "m" button. Must be something without use for photography ;-) 5) Order RRS tripod mount base? Difficult one. I will continue to use in SA mount without quick release sice the dimmensions of the bottom of M (as the M9) fits, but witout the grooves securing it. 6) Colours and IQ (versus M9)? A bit work to adapt to the M in workflow, and Im not yet satisfied with my treatment in LR. Somehow I cant seem to get the "glow" and "crispness" of the M9. The dynamics are better, so burnout from the low Nordic sun (cyan sky and so on) is less of a problem. Resolution seems in practical terms similar, but I havent made any large prints. 7) Other handling.? Surprisingly easy to work with M and M9 side by side. But the M feels much heavier and slippery in hand than the M9 with Thumbie. I started with the M on a one week fishing trip on the Kola tundra. Quite tough conditions, but the M didnt complain. Some photos edited on the road can be found at: 2013_Kola - a set on Flickr Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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algrove Posted August 11, 2013 Share #2 Posted August 11, 2013 As far as Auto Off I sent mine to 2 min and works OK. Maybe try different auto off times. You did not mention if using EVF or not. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwbell Posted August 11, 2013 Share #3 Posted August 11, 2013 Nice set, some lovely images there. Ironically some of he most M9-like M240 images I've come across to date! And, dude, you chopper in to your fishing expeditions? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hookeye Posted August 11, 2013 Share #4 Posted August 11, 2013 May we conclude the M240 is mosquito proof? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
farnz Posted August 11, 2013 Share #5 Posted August 11, 2013 I put a small strip of self-adhesive, anti-slip stair tape on the rear of the thumb-wheel housing and the handling is about the same as my M9-P with a Thumbie. I also added a small, clear self-adhesive, plastic button to the focus button on the front of the M and invoking magnification and focus peeking is simple now. Pete. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrozenInTime Posted August 12, 2013 Share #6 Posted August 12, 2013 I started with the M on a one week fishing trip on the Kola tundra. Quite tough conditions, but the M didnt complain. Some photos edited on the road can be found at: 2013_Kola - a set on Flickr Those are great - recording such times, away relaxing with friends, is what got me into photography. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyalf Posted August 12, 2013 Author Share #7 Posted August 12, 2013 Advertisement (gone after registration) Nice set, some lovely images there. Ironically some of he most M9-like M240 images I've come across to date! And, dude, you chopper in to your fishing expeditions? Thanks, Yeah, there is no other practical (or legal) way to do this in this part of Kola. Russia is huge, and the roads nearest to or target area are some days walk away BTW; I'm not the most modest, so the most photographed person in the set is myself. . To make meaningful self-portraits with fish is an ... interesting exercise. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyalf Posted August 12, 2013 Author Share #8 Posted August 12, 2013 May we conclude the M240 is mosquito proof? Yes . Actually the mosquitos and even worse, the tiny blackflies are a real problem when changing lenses. They get in everywhere (not to speak of taking the shit). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill W Posted August 13, 2013 Share #9 Posted August 13, 2013 I am a little suspect here, I think you guys passed around the same fish to photograph.. Nice work. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyalf Posted August 13, 2013 Author Share #10 Posted August 13, 2013 I am a little suspect here, I think you guys passed around the same fish to photograph..Nice work. Thnx, You got me. Actually its the standard paperboard fish that we carry with us on each trip. He (Troutbert) has different outlines on each side, and the size is adjusted by placing closer to camera . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill W Posted August 13, 2013 Share #11 Posted August 13, 2013 Troutbert....Funny.....but some great looking fish. A lot bigger than anything we see over here. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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