abrewer Posted July 30, 2006 Share #1 Posted July 30, 2006 Advertisement (gone after registration) This thread is to welcome the new users of the Leica Camera User Forum, and to encourage you lurkers out there to make yourself heard. I'm going to ask only those Forum members with TEN POSTS or LESS to post here. And I promise to delete any comments from the rest of us so you guys and gals (and I know you're out there) get a chance to meet each other without feeling embarrassed or intimidated by the more senior of us here. So, get with it!!! Thanks. Allan Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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back alley Posted July 30, 2006 Share #2 Posted July 30, 2006 what would you like us to say joe Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ian Posted July 30, 2006 Share #3 Posted July 30, 2006 Thanks Allan, I have been a Leicaphile for many years, and spent 11 magic years working in Berlin as a Photo journalist - amazing as I was there up to and including the "Fall of the Wall", a true photographers paradise, and still is with it's incredible buildings and mixed and diverse cultures. I sold my M6 about two years ago, missed it so much that I searched for a replacement and managed to buy an M6TTL .85 in black with top cover engraving, beautiful camera and with the 28/50 & 90 lenses, I am once more a happy camper. I must admit that since getting another M6, I am tending to shoot as much analogue film as digital images ( I have missed that magical Leica quality). It is great to be back, and thank you for providing a source of inspiration, information and communication on all things leica. Not sure if I want to enter into the M8? debate, digital has it's place as does analogue so must wait and see, I would have to wait a loooooooong time before I could afford one anyway! Regards Ian (Cirencester, England) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwilliamsphotography Posted July 30, 2006 Share #4 Posted July 30, 2006 I just made my 10th post this AM. Frankly I forgot about this forum, but have returned recently to my absolute delight. The level of much work posted here is quite inspiring, and for me that's reason enough to return on a more regular basis. I primarily do wedding work and personal street photography, partly with Leicas. Have a Black M7 I use at weddings and a chrome MP3 for my personal "manual" camera ... with lenses from 28/2 to 135/3.5. I also use a R/9 DMR with an array of R glass. My wedding web site is: http://www.fotografz.com for anyone wishing to check it out. Great forum IMO. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimothy Posted July 31, 2006 Share #5 Posted July 31, 2006 Well thanks for the welcome. I have just obtained my first ever Leica - an M6 with a 50mm Summicron. I am enjoying using a rangefinder after years of only using SLRs in different formats. I simply cannot believe what I have been missing for all these years! This forum is steadily growing on me as I browse more and more - thanks for being here . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
oculus_ny Posted August 1, 2006 Share #6 Posted August 1, 2006 Well, <10 posts in this iteration. It seems that this is getting off to a slower start than the old forum; but that's not a problem. I was getting tired of the repetitive thoughts there. I gather we can't post pictoral responses in this room, so naturally it will be duller. So for those of you with a voyeur mien, here's a chance: Photos by OCULUS NEW YORK Not many Leica shots compared to other pieces of equipment; see if you can pick them out. Your thoughts are welcomed. Cheers, Ray Hull, reborn Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
abrewer Posted August 1, 2006 Author Share #7 Posted August 1, 2006 Advertisement (gone after registration) Well, <10 posts in this iteration. It seems that this is getting off to a slower start than the old forum; but that's not a problem. I was getting tired of the repetitive thoughts there. I gather we can't post pictoral responses in this room, so naturally it will be duller. So for those of you with a voyeur mien, here's a chance: Photos by OCULUS NEW YORK Not many Leica shots compared to other pieces of equipment; see if you can pick them out. Your thoughts are welcomed. Cheers, Ray Hull, reborn LOL! Well, you were not exactly who I was thinking of when I posted this Ray...but I suppose you are allowed on the technicality of post number. Marvelous, wonderful, photos in your gallery...Leica or not. They inspire me to get out with my camera tomorrow and get back to work. Allan Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andybarton Posted August 1, 2006 Share #8 Posted August 1, 2006 I gather we can't post pictoral responses in this room, so naturally it will be duller. What do you mean, Ray? Of course you can post images, provided they're within the rules. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dsnyc Posted August 1, 2006 Share #9 Posted August 1, 2006 Thanks for the invite Allan. I've been away from the Forum for a number of months, during which I took a couple of classes at ICP and worked on a new website. I recently posted a link to a documentary project I've been working on. Here's a link to my website for anyone interested; click on "Richard Stack" to view the documentary slideshow (broadband connection recommended): David Sellers, Photography Allan, I remember viewing your many beautiful architecture shots & look forward to seeing more! David Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
oculus_ny Posted August 3, 2006 Share #10 Posted August 3, 2006 Thank you David. I didn't even have to "mouse over" the details to know what was going on in your study.I lost a family friend/tenant this way a year ago.It's savage. Thank you, Ray Hull Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtsusean Posted August 5, 2006 Share #11 Posted August 5, 2006 I will. I bought an M6 TTL with a 35mm F2.0 a couple of weeks ago, loaded it up with HP5 and Efke 25 and took it along with me to Ireland. I'm still waiting to order some developer and do the development but I'm looking forward to it and seeing the results. The camera is an absolute delight to use and I'm glad to have finally been able to join in the Leica community. BTW, I also use a Nikon F6 and aMamiya 645 Pro TL. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
leicabug Posted August 5, 2006 Share #12 Posted August 5, 2006 I have a newbie question: How to post the photo underneath the user name on the left column? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
back alley Posted August 5, 2006 Share #13 Posted August 5, 2006 go to user cp (control panel) at the top of the page. then click on edit avatar. you can upload from your computer or put in a url of a photo posted elsewhere. there is a size limitation, probably 125 on the long side. joe Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
leicabug Posted August 5, 2006 Share #14 Posted August 5, 2006 Thanks, Joe. It works! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
R9user Posted August 5, 2006 Share #15 Posted August 5, 2006 Hi I'm a newbie and finding my feet on using the forum and using Leica. My grandfather believed in Leica and I took the big step to follow his beliefs and got a R9 with DMR. I am now experimenting and can not seem to get the B setting to work for time exposures, I can not find anything on this in the manual or on the internet. Could someone please help a very stupid user? Is it possible to do time exposures with the DMR? If so how? If not why not? Please help Thanks Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stunsworth Posted August 5, 2006 Share #16 Posted August 5, 2006 Hi Arthur - welcome to the forum! I hope I'm not saying anything too obvious that you've already tried, but when you select 'B' the shutter will only stay open while the shutter button is pressed. Release the pressure and the shutter will close. You can use a cable release to make sure the camera remains stable while the shutter is active. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
R9user Posted August 5, 2006 Share #17 Posted August 5, 2006 Hi Steve thank you. Initially I thought that was my problem but no I do not get any response whatsoever! i.e there is no shutter movement at all, no mirror movement, I even tried the cable and thought that it could be programmed to only respond to pressure from a cable release. If I released the shutter release to soon I would at least have heard a click but the shutter release buttons (all three) only depress with no response whatsoever:confused: I hope someone has had simmilar problems or could tell me where I am going wrong Regards Arthur Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjans Posted August 8, 2006 Share #18 Posted August 8, 2006 Hi, Recently I upgraded from a Minilux to a CM. I did not yet had very much time to try out the different flash settings. Already have set the CM with flash disabled as default. Is there someone who can explain the difference in result when using shutter speeds slow and 2nd slow? I have also the possibility of using the SF24D external flash. Many thanks Roger Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivanhou Posted August 9, 2006 Share #19 Posted August 9, 2006 Hi! I am a newbie also. I just bought a 50mm f2.8 Elmar-M (current version) and am going to buy a vintage M. I mostly will choose M4 because it is the latest mechanical M produced in Wetzlar. And its 072X viewfinder is important to me because I am a glasses wearer. However, if the price is too high, I may choose a M2 instead. Any comments? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
abrewer Posted August 10, 2006 Author Share #20 Posted August 10, 2006 Wow! I'm encouraged that you guys (and girls out there just waiting to join in!) have been using this thread to hop on board. Just one note, that I made explicit notation that this thread is only for you; so your more technical questions probably deserve a post on the main Forum where everyone can take a shot at answering them. Take the plunge and jump on in! The water's fine! Keep it up rookies!!! Thanks. Allan Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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