kenneth Posted October 21, 2013 Share #1 Posted October 21, 2013 Advertisement (gone after registration) As a long committed Leica M analogue user I think I am finally swayed and extremely tempted to go down the digital path. I would be able to use my M lenses, I presume? I would part with one of my M6 bodies so as I can continue to take 35mm film and home process. I would also hang onto my Rolleiflex 3.5f for medium format use. My only slight concern is that at £5,100 it is a major investment. I am just hoping that once purchased it would last me a long time which obviously Leica film cameras are famous for longevity. Also our daughter is to marry next year and we would expect the patter of tiny feet fairly soon so I need to be less focused on my own needs and consider having suitable equipment to record my families future Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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JimKasson Posted October 22, 2013 Share #2 Posted October 22, 2013 As a long committed Leica M analogue user I think I am finally swayed and extremely tempted to go down the digital path. I would be able to use my M lenses, I presume? I would part with one of my M6 bodies so as I can continue to take 35mm film and home process. I would also hang onto my Rolleiflex 3.5f for medium format use. My only slight concern is that at £5,100 it is a major investment. I am just hoping that once purchased it would last me a long time which obviously Leica film cameras are famous for longevity. I think the camera will last a long time. Whether if will have software support for then-current computers is another question. Whether repair parts will be available is another. My experiences with Imacon/Hasselblad have given me cause for worry in that regard. I think you should look at a digital camera body as a consumable, like film. To see if it's a good deal, estimate how many exposures you'll make, and multiply by the cost of a film exposure (say, $.80 for color negative and contact sheet). If the film and processing adds up to more than the body, it's a good deal. Or work the problem backwards and say, if I buy that M240, will I make 10,000 exposures with it? The above assumes you already have all the computer equipment, which may or may not be a good assumption in your case. Jim Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
marknorton Posted October 23, 2013 Share #3 Posted October 23, 2013 Good point about computer equipment. I do wonder how many digital photographers have really grasped the need to back up their images and do so effectively so that when the inevitable (it's only a matter of when, not if) hard drive failure occurs, they do not loose years and soon decades of images. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimKasson Posted October 23, 2013 Share #4 Posted October 23, 2013 Good point about computer equipment. I do wonder how many digital photographers have really grasped the need to back up their images and do so effectively so that when the inevitable (it's only a matter of when, not if) hard drive failure occurs, they do not loose years and soon decades of images. If I may blow my own horn... Backing up photographic images | The Last Word Jim Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dikaiosune01 Posted October 23, 2013 Share #5 Posted October 23, 2013 I come from a similar place where I started with analogue film cameras. (Joined the leica race about 4 years ago). Never touched the M8 or the M9. But I was also watching it from the shadows. When I think about longevity, i think it is a very valid concern. Digital Cameras are often disposable and are quickly replaced by the new shiny version that is 10% thinner (RE: ipad air). When i decided to pull the trigger on the M240, I carefully looked at the M9 and M8. (1) Leica still supports it. By the same token, will Nikon have the same level of support for your Nikon D200? (2) people are still using it. As of writing 47 people are viewing the M8 treads; and 19 are viewing the m9 threads. (3) people are still buying and selling Leica M8 and M9. Percentage-wise the price doesn't depreciate much; but the actual tangible value of depreciation is about the same. (4) MOST IMPORTANTLY, the images still look great coming out of the M8 and M9. All these points lead me to belive that that 240 will have great longevity too. Definitely not to the same extent at my M3. But I would much rather use my M9 (for size and lens options) for the next 10 years, rather than the next dozen generations of EVIL cameras over the same period of time. Or the next couple of DSLR generations. Ive only got my 240 a few weeks ago. and I see myself using it for many many years to come to compliment my M3. The reason is simply because of the familarity. I never needed to upgrade my M3 in the past 4 years I've used it. And it works swimmingly next to the 240. One can easily and intuitively switch from one to the other as easily and simply as sipping a cup of tea with their left or right hand. And with large family gatherings coming up (recently engaged to the best woman on the planet) I see the 240 as the perfect camera to add to my kit. I am not disappointed. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
250swb Posted October 23, 2013 Share #6 Posted October 23, 2013 Good point about computer equipment. I do wonder how many digital photographers have really grasped the need to back up their images and do so effectively so that when the inevitable (it's only a matter of when, not if) hard drive failure occurs, they do not loose years and soon decades of images. An extra hard drive is always a good idea, but if starting out in digital photography right now 'The Cloud' is an option for the backup itself, and also sites like Flickr are starting to offer terabytes of uploads. It is only going to become more common and more available. Steve Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
leica lux Posted October 23, 2013 Share #7 Posted October 23, 2013 Advertisement (gone after registration) Good point about computer equipment. I do wonder how many digital photographers have really grasped the need to back up their images and do so effectively so that when the inevitable (it's only a matter of when, not if) hard drive failure occurs, they do not loose years and soon decades of images. As of now I have a NAS, Raid5 configured with hot-spare disc. And last but not least attached to an UPS. I've learned my lesson from previous scenarios . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wattsy Posted October 23, 2013 Share #8 Posted October 23, 2013 'The Cloud' is an option for the backup itself, and also sites like Flickr are starting to offer terabytes of uploads. It is only going to become more common and more available. Yes, good advice. I've also been thinking of using a 'second' Flickr account just for cloud "ultimate" backup purposes. Am I right in thinking that, even with full resolution highest quality originals, Flickr will still process the files using its own JPEG 'compressor'? Even if so, still better knowing there is a decent file of some sorts to fall back on in the event of total hard drive calamity. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustafasoleiman Posted October 23, 2013 Share #9 Posted October 23, 2013 I And with large family gatherings coming up (recently engaged to the best woman on the planet) I see the 240 as the perfect camera to add to my kit. I am not disappointed. I thought I had the best woman on the planet!!!... Maybe you just have a different model... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theodor Heinrichsohn Posted October 23, 2013 Share #10 Posted October 23, 2013 Good point about computer equipment. I do wonder how many digital photographers have really grasped the need to back up their images and do so effectively so that when the inevitable (it's only a matter of when, not if) hard drive failure occurs, they do not loose years and soon decades of images. Agree completely. I have a double back up on separate hard discs + most of the SD cards with important photographs. I am angered because Aperture (old) does not let me see my OLD pictures with my newer Apple OS. My saved SD cards came in handy. I have kept several film Leicas (IIIg, M3-M7) and the M8.2 and the M9 in spite of now using and liking the M240 with various adapters, L,M, R and Nikon lenses. In other words, having fun with photography and trying to maintain flexibility.I take the M9 as a backup. Teddy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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