DigitalHeMan Posted November 18, 2014 Share #21 Posted November 18, 2014 Advertisement (gone after registration) First thing to check would be the rangefinder accuracy - a bump like that could have put it out of alignment. Of course, maybe it has already been repaired post bump.... 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted November 18, 2014 Posted November 18, 2014 Hi DigitalHeMan, Take a look here I think I want to try shoot film.... I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
jonnyboy Posted November 23, 2014 Author Share #22 Posted November 23, 2014 So I went to the shop yesterday to check what's available for sale...I have a bit of tight budget so I thought I will stick to an M4, I would actually love an M4-P but just for an aesthetic point of view to be honest, I just think it looks really nice! Well there wasnt any M4-P but there was an M4-2 in really good conditions! It really was minty! Price was good too, 500£ with 6 months warranty - and I believe I can snap it for 450£. So at this point I dont know if gamble on eBay for an M4-P (which will cost me at lest 600£) or just grab this M4-2:confused: I saw the M5 too....but it kinds feels bigger than the M4...so I dont know I wasnt too keen ... Advice? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stealth3kpl Posted November 23, 2014 Share #23 Posted November 23, 2014 Get this M2. It also has 6 month's warrantee. Leica M2 Body - Red Dot Cameras They have an M3 too (ignore the M7 photo that's crept in there). Leica M3 Body Double Stroke - Red Dot Cameras Pete Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnBragg1 Posted November 23, 2014 Share #24 Posted November 23, 2014 Good luck finding your film M. Welcome to the dark side ! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
250swb Posted November 23, 2014 Share #25 Posted November 23, 2014 So at this point I dont know if gamble on eBay for an M4-P (which will cost me at lest 600£) or just grab this M4-2:confused: You should shop around more, £600 is a lot for a good M4-P, I think R G Lewis have one in at £499 at the moment. Red Dot are expensive and all proper Leica dealers should give a 6 month warranty anyway, so keep looking. Steve 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonnyboy Posted November 23, 2014 Author Share #26 Posted November 23, 2014 Saw the one in R G Lewis, apparently is sold.....gutted! I find Red Dot a bit over priced to me...I will keep looking though, not in any particular rush but I would love to get it before December. Let's see... 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
philipus Posted November 26, 2014 Share #27 Posted November 26, 2014 Advertisement (gone after registration) You might want to check out Aperture at 27 Rathbone Pl. They often have a good selection of film Ms and often to reasonable prices too. They sell all film Ms and Leica lenses with 12 month warranty. Leica Cameras, Leica Lenses - Aperture uk - RATHBONE PLACE, LONDON, W1T 1JE | Tel. 020 7436 1015 You can also buy with confidence from Ffordes in Inverness. They have a very good selection of film Ms at the moment. M Cameras Leica Range - Ffordes Photographic Then there are the many continental dealers, who offer warranties and a right to return, such as Leicashop, Meister Camera, Photohaus, Newoldcamera etc. Personally, I would avoid eBay because there's so much choice out there from reputable dealers. Good luck Philip Ps. The M4 is a fantastic camera. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
otto.f Posted November 26, 2014 Share #28 Posted November 26, 2014 If you want to start with film I would recommennd you to start at the end of the pipeline: find a good baryta paper, what does it cost, how do I develop that, where can I buy developers, where can I find an enlarger, what's the price, how do I build my darkroom, etc. This is because I think it's non-sense to use film and than halfway step over to scanning and printing digital. The whole idea of film is only interesting because of the final result: a wet print from the darkroom, that is my humble opinion 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
plasticman Posted November 26, 2014 Share #29 Posted November 26, 2014 If you want to start with film I would recommennd you to start at the end of the pipeline: find a good baryta paper, what does it cost, how do I develop that, where can I buy developers, where can I find an enlarger, what's the price, how do I build my darkroom, etc.This is because I think it's non-sense to use film and than halfway step over to scanning and printing digital. The whole idea of film is only interesting because of the final result: a wet print from the darkroom, that is my humble opinion My humble opinion is that your humble opinion is wrong. 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
otto.f Posted November 26, 2014 Share #30 Posted November 26, 2014 An opinion can't be wrong 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
250swb Posted November 26, 2014 Share #31 Posted November 26, 2014 An opinion can't be wrong You mean like a statistic cant be wrong? Steve 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brenton C Posted November 27, 2014 Share #32 Posted November 27, 2014 (edited) Edit: Thought better of it. Do carry in, though. I'm enjoying this. Edited November 27, 2014 by Brenton C Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonnyboy Posted November 28, 2014 Author Share #33 Posted November 28, 2014 You might want to check out Aperture at 27 Rathbone Pl. They often have a good selection of film Ms and often to reasonable prices too. They sell all film Ms and Leica lenses with 12 month warranty. Leica Cameras, Leica Lenses - Aperture uk - RATHBONE PLACE, LONDON, W1T 1JE | Tel. 020 7436 1015 You can also buy with confidence from Ffordes in Inverness. They have a very good selection of film Ms at the moment. M Cameras Leica Range - Ffordes Photographic Then there are the many continental dealers, who offer warranties and a right to return, such as Leicashop, Meister Camera, Photohaus, Newoldcamera etc. Personally, I would avoid eBay because there's so much choice out there from reputable dealers. Good luck Philip Ps. The M4 is a fantastic camera. Thanks for this! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonnyboy Posted December 1, 2014 Author Share #34 Posted December 1, 2014 So I went to R G Lewis on Saturday and I bought the M4-2 it was there. When the guy took it off the shelf and gave to me I just couldnt help but buy it it's in mint condition, all beautiful and clean...and it feels really good in hands. Couldnt drop a penny on the price but I got 3 rolls of film for free....and a 15min in-depth explanation on how to load the films etc etc Went to Italy for the weekend I really hope the shots I got are well exposed, at the moment I'm without meter so finger crossed! I'm not sure I remember how to unload the film when is full but I guess there will be some tutorial on Youtube... 5 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
}{B Posted December 1, 2014 Share #35 Posted December 1, 2014 To rewind the film you need to move the lever on the front left of the camera ( as you look at it from the front) and then rotate the rewind crank. As you reach the end of the film you will feel the tension increase and it will be slightly harder to rewind. At that point if you want to leave the leader out of the cassette you have to listen and feel for the end of the film leaving the take up spool. If you wish to fully rewind the film just keep turning until the crank turns freely. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonnyboy Posted December 2, 2014 Author Share #36 Posted December 2, 2014 Thanks for this! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith (M) Posted December 2, 2014 Share #37 Posted December 2, 2014 ...At that point if you want to leave the leader out of the cassette you have to listen and feel for the end of the film leaving the take up spool. It is best to make sure the whole of the leader protrudes as there is a (probably very slight) risk of a light-leak if the leader is half in / half out of the cassette. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonnyboy Posted December 2, 2014 Author Share #38 Posted December 2, 2014 I still got the first roll inside, I got few shots left...but to be honest with you I have the feeling I will mess it up when I will have to remove the film...therefore I think I will go back to the shop this saturday just to see how to do it properly. strange feeling to snap pictures and not know if i got the shot...i feel i may be under exposing maybe, hard to get used to the same iso to all shots, we shall see! Anyone can advice me a lightweight and pocket light meter? something i can have in my bag at least for the first weeks. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
plasticman Posted December 2, 2014 Share #39 Posted December 2, 2014 This is a popular compact choice. Sekonic Light Meter: L-308S Flashmate Exposure Meter - Overview I have one, and use it all the time. Sometimes tempted to trade it up for a meter with aperture priority settings (if that's the correct term), but otherwise a great meter. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
otto.f Posted December 2, 2014 Share #40 Posted December 2, 2014 This probably the lowest weight and the smallest http://www.gossen-photo.de/pdf/ba_digisix_gb.pdf Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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