Keith (M) Posted December 7, 2013 Share #1 Posted December 7, 2013 Advertisement (gone after registration) Second outing with the camera yesterday afternoon, to Swindon's Steam Museum, along with other camera club members. Did not want to be encumbered by a tripod so relied on the M's new-found high ISO capability. Using a ZM Biogon 21mm and VF-2 I was delighted to be able to capture images at ISO 6400 and 1/15th second. Quite amazed at the apparent lack of noise etc after just a few tweaks in LR5. This one is a close-up of the 'Caerphilly Castle' 4-6-0 locomotive, one of the Castle Class. Many more images yet to be processed. Seems to me that the M240 + VF-2 provides an ideal photographic package, combining the best of DSLR & rangefinder attributes. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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tundraline Posted December 7, 2013 Share #2 Posted December 7, 2013 My new M240 will be arriving next week, and I can't wait to use it! Thanks very much for your report on high ISO characteristics, which look very impressive. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
01af Posted December 7, 2013 Share #3 Posted December 7, 2013 Welcome to the club! As much as I appreciate the Universal-Weitwinkelsucher-M (a.k.a. 'Frankenfinder')—the EVF 2 (or Olympus VF-2) on the M (Typ 240) is just marvellous for super-wide-angle work. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith (M) Posted December 7, 2013 Author Share #4 Posted December 7, 2013 Could not have captured this with my M9. Having previously owned a 5D MkII, I know I would have needed a tripod and to have gone through the 'mirror lock-up' procedure. M240 + VF-2? No problem at ISO 5000 & 1/15th sec hand-held with a very pleasingly noise-free result. Best choice on the market (for my usage, anyway!). Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/218009-my-new-m240-impressed-by-useability/?do=findComment&comment=2482425'>More sharing options...
Guest borge Posted December 7, 2013 Share #5 Posted December 7, 2013 The VF-2 is brilliant for low-light work isn't it It makes it a breeze to focus at 0.95 in very dark environments even. The rangefinder/OVF can't touch the VF-2 for low-light work. Anyone that thinks that they don't need the EVF should wake up. Especially if they shoot in very dim light at fast apertures. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
01af Posted December 8, 2013 Share #6 Posted December 8, 2013 The VF-2 is brilliant for low-light work, isn't it? It makes it a breeze to focus at f/0.95 in very dark environments even. The rangefinder/OVF can't touch the VF-2 for low-light work. Anyone that thinks that they don't need the EVF should wake up. Especially if they shoot in very dim light at fast apertures. That's what I keep saying. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfloid Posted December 11, 2013 Share #7 Posted December 11, 2013 Advertisement (gone after registration) Having previously owned a 5D MkII, I know I would have needed a tripod and to have gone through the 'mirror lock-up' procedure. Hmm. Not my experience at all. 1/15th sec is not at all difficult on the Canon. with a 21mm lens it's easy. Remember that Canon also has 24, 28 and 35mm lenses now with IS, which will make it even more reliable. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tundraline Posted December 15, 2013 Share #8 Posted December 15, 2013 Pastor Hultquist at Ryssby Church near Longmont Colorado last night. Not a great picture (I know), but it is the season! Lecia M240 handheld at ISO 4000, Summilux FLE at 1.4, 1/90 sec. M240 seems to handle high ISOs just fine. Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/218009-my-new-m240-impressed-by-useability/?do=findComment&comment=2487604'>More sharing options...
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