xplorer2 Posted January 4, 2014 Share #1 Posted January 4, 2014 Advertisement (gone after registration) Santa came early just before Christmas and delivered a brand new M240 just a couple of days before I went on a week vacation to Nepal. Was considering what was the going to be the setup that I wanted to lug along and finally decided on MM+35 FLE, M240+21SEM and 75APO cron. This was at least to me something that was relatively easy to put into a day pack and trek around as well as afford me a spread of lenses coverage from 21mm to 75mm. The M240 was really quite nice to use and the colors was quite pleasing to me (on the latest firmware) and the shutter can really be addictive (compared to the MM and my previous M9) but all in all I think I was very pleased with the M240. Sad to say that the M240 is on the way back to Solms due to the shutter speed not displaying correctly in live view and the EVF. Hopefully, its a simple fix and I will get back the M240 soon. Though am bummed this should happen to a brand new camera. But I got to say that its the MM still continues to amaze me with the clarity and the ability to pull in details. On our way to Pokhara, I was really hoping to see the snow peak mountains but unfortunately the weather was not good and it was really cloudy that covers the peaks. Nevertheless, despite the weather conditions - I took a couple of shots of the mountain range with the MM+35FLE and this was the picture straight off from the camera. I decided to see if I can salvage it with Silver Efex Pro to pull out some details and the second and third images are the result. The third picture is a 100percent crop of what the details that the MM is able to resolve despite the poor weather. You can actually make out the houses in the foreground of the snow peak Fish Tail mountain peak. Like I say, the MM continues to amaze…. Picture 1 - original image Picture 2 - Cropped image and Silver Efex 2 processed Picture 3 - 100% Crop of just Mountain Peak Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted January 4, 2014 Posted January 4, 2014 Hi xplorer2, Take a look here A week in Nepal with the Monochrom and M240. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
250swb Posted January 4, 2014 Share #2 Posted January 4, 2014 On my screen the last image is lacking in blacks, it's all a bit grey and not enough micro contrast (or needs more Structure in Silver Efex), but I can't see why it shouldn't be easily as good as a really good 35mm image despite the heavy atmospheric haze and clouds! The digital 'noise' at this size still looks like nice film grain! A remarkable example of what the MM can resolve from a tiny crop. Steve Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lafuechs Posted January 5, 2014 Share #3 Posted January 5, 2014 I prefer the first pic No need for me to work so intense on it with the Nik filter.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
otto.f Posted January 5, 2014 Share #4 Posted January 5, 2014 Nice demomstration of the MM and I fully agree with you on the MM's surprises. You must always keep your head in working with this camera because it does so much more than you imagine in difficult light situations Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
benedict297 Posted January 5, 2014 Share #5 Posted January 5, 2014 Congrats on the cameras. Would love to see your pics from the trip soon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkP Posted January 5, 2014 Share #6 Posted January 5, 2014 I agree that the Monochrom never ceases to to amaze me with its resolution, dynamic range and tonality from such a small package. I'm going on holidays with the family tomorrow and packed the M240 with the 28-90 Vario-Elmarit-R as I've not had a chance to spend much time with this combination. I added the 1.4/35 Summilux ASPH and 4.0/90 Macro-Elmar for landscape when I get fed up with using the Zoom - how could I possibly travel with out at least two M-lenses:rolleyes:? I thought I'd challenge myself and try this combination of focal lengths as I tend to use 21/28/50. Furthermore, as the weather may be quite bad on some days and I want to take some photos of the storms along the coastline I'm taking the old M9 with a few Zeiss lenses (2.8/25, 1.5/50 and 4.0/85). So I thought that I was all organised for the trip . Then I saw your post and thought how could I possibly leave the Monochrom behind ? Needless to say it's now packed........ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff S Posted January 5, 2014 Share #7 Posted January 5, 2014 Advertisement (gone after registration) Furthermore, as the weather may be quite bad on some days and I want to take some photos of the storms along the coastline I'm taking the old M9 with a few Zeiss lenses (2.8/25, 1.5/50 and 4.0/85). The weather enhanced M and Leica lenses can't photograph storms? Live and learn. Jeff Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkP Posted January 5, 2014 Share #8 Posted January 5, 2014 The weather enhanced M and Leica lenses can't photograph storms? Live and learn. Jeff Yes of course they can Jeff. It's not rain but salt spray that is the issue - I didn't mention that in the post above. I lived and learned: last year when I went out to photograph the storms in the national park in the same area. It was not the rain that was a problem but the huge South-Easterly with big seas and salt spray being blown almost horizontally - very difficult to protect the gear and get photographs. I must say though that using the Tri-Elmar and not having to change lenses made things much easier. Fresh water doesn't bother me but the salt does. Despite the plastic bag I spent hours cleaning down my gear afterwards. I have kept the M9 and a few ZM lenses for high risk situations: rough hiking, bad areas where I can't ensure the security of my gear, my son using my camera, and of course possible salt exposure (possibly with a plastic bag with elastic band - dare I say, the black 'Scrunchie' - around the lens).I still look after the gear but just don't worry about it. I have considered an Olympus E-M5 with Zoom but I really don't want a second incompatible system. Regards, Mark Monochrom, 28-50 Tri-Elmar 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/219591-a-week-in-nepal-with-the-monochrom-and-m240/?do=findComment&comment=2502457'>More sharing options...
Jeff S Posted January 6, 2014 Share #9 Posted January 6, 2014 I have kept the M9 and a few ZM lenses for high risk situations: rough hiking, bad areas where I can't ensure the security of my gear.. You don't have to ensure, just insure. No need to use a substitute system, or worry about your gear, if you have proper insurance, (and still use common sense). Jeff Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkP Posted January 6, 2014 Share #10 Posted January 6, 2014 You don't have to ensure, just insure. No need to use a substitute system, or worry about your gear, if you have proper insurance, (and still use common sense). Jeff Hi Jeff, I am fully insured but that doesn't mean that I want to risk progressive corrosion-related damage. I've used the Monnochrom, M240 and Leica lenses in heavy rain etc but that's only water - salt spray and sand are a different matter. Mark Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff S Posted January 6, 2014 Share #11 Posted January 6, 2014 I am fully insured but that doesn't mean that I want to risk progressive corrosion-related damage. You're of course entitled to your own logic and practice; whatever suits. For me, a back-up camera is just that...it remains unused until the primary camera fails. Insurance covers the rest, regardless the cause, so at most I'll carry a second slim M digital body. Different stokes. And less back pain. Jeff Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sblitz Posted January 9, 2014 Share #12 Posted January 9, 2014 M4 with brass gears and no electronics, my bad weather Leica. Works like a charm .... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jvansmit Posted January 13, 2014 Share #13 Posted January 13, 2014 M4 with brass gears and no electronics, my bad weather Leica. Works like a charm .... My M4P had rust on the rangefinder mechanism after a couple of years living by the sea in new Zealand Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sblitz Posted January 13, 2014 Share #14 Posted January 13, 2014 brass doesn't rust -- it is it was used on boats before synthetic and other materials took old. i am sure that isn't the reason for it in the m4, and there are likely other bits that would erode in a salt air environment, but it is one tough camera. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdlaing Posted January 13, 2014 Share #15 Posted January 13, 2014 brass doesn't rust -- it is it was used on boats before synthetic and other materials took old. i am sure that isn't the reason for it in the m4, and there are likely other bits that would erode in a salt air environment, but it is one tough camera. Brass will corrode pretty good. That's why the United States Navy invented brass polish. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jvansmit Posted January 14, 2014 Share #16 Posted January 14, 2014 brass doesn't rust -- it is it was used on boats before synthetic and other materials took old. i am sure that isn't the reason for it in the m4, and there are likely other bits that would erode in a salt air environment, but it is one tough camera. what brass in the M4P? The covers are zinc, and it has many steel parts Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sblitz Posted January 17, 2014 Share #17 Posted January 17, 2014 M4 has brass, M's after that starting with M4-2 are a different animal. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sblitz Posted January 17, 2014 Share #18 Posted January 17, 2014 "Brass does not rust. It is an alloy of copper and zinc and has been used on sailing ships for centuries precisely because it does not rust or otherwise deteriorate with exposure to the elements." Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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