wlaidlaw Posted January 30, 2015 Share #21 Posted January 30, 2015 Advertisement (gone after registration) I take either an M4, an M9 or an Olympus EP-5 with a Leica M to micro 4/3rds Metabones adapter. Any of these work well as a back up for an M240. Wilson Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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BKimelb1 Posted February 1, 2015 Author Share #22 Posted February 1, 2015 How about an M6? Thank you. Your excellent suggestions took me down a different path. Forgive me for posting this in the M240 section. My choices now to minimize lens choices and shoot film plus digital (new thought) with same lenses are: 1. M6 TTL 0.72 used excellent condition (box, papers, half case, strap=1800 US dollars) 2. MP film 0.72 demo =4200 US dollars or 3. M7 price? . M6 and MP lack aperture priority. I haven't shopped an M7 since MP is the new model. Thoughts on M6TTL vs MP film vs M7? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Berlinman Posted February 1, 2015 Share #23 Posted February 1, 2015 I had an M6 TTL for mor than ten years and selling it was one off my biggest mistskes. I think it is perfect for that job. If You realy need/like Aperture priority than M7 is needed - cost normally around one third more than M6. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mca Posted February 10, 2015 Share #24 Posted February 10, 2015 I think a Fuji X100/X100s/X100T is more than enough as a backup camera, even with a 35mm equivalent fixed lens. As an alternative I would consider an M8 (crop factor and more expensive than a X100) or at the most a Sony A7 first version, which should be cheaper now to buy used since new models have come out. But for simplicity and low cost I'd choose a X100 (any model) anytime And yes the X100 has an optical viewfinder much like an M, and if you get the new X100T you even get a rangefinder like manual focusing (this one on EVF only but it works!). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
schmolinski Posted February 10, 2015 Share #25 Posted February 10, 2015 If you are considering an X100T I recommend you my personal review on the latest X100 to have an impression if it's worth the money. Honestly I love my Leica cameras but the latest Fuji is a real bargain...! My personal Fuji X100T - Review (EN) - Dario Arndt | Photography | Meine Sicht der Dinge Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SJP Posted February 11, 2015 Share #26 Posted February 11, 2015 M8 obviously + it only uses the best part of the lens:D Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carduelis Posted February 15, 2015 Share #27 Posted February 15, 2015 Advertisement (gone after registration) I have a Sony A7s as a backup to my M240 particularly for long haul holidays of a lifetime. I can use my Leica M/Zeiss ZM lenses from 24 mm upwards with the provision of keeping to about f11 with the 24 mm Elmar. The Sony A7s offers very good low light performance particularly for photographing interiors of buildings and I can use the 24-70 AF f4 lens when restricted to point and shoot situations. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herr Barnack Posted February 16, 2015 Share #28 Posted February 16, 2015 If your talking about having a spare for travelling, or for work, then having a second M240 or a M-P240 would make sense Common batteries, common accessories (baseplate, charger etc) identical button placement and menus. If its just as a second camera that sits at home, to be used only when your main M240 is t working properly, then anything would work - M8, M9 or even a mirrorless like an X100, XT1 or OMD If it is not cost prohibitive, I would get an M-P240 and use the M240 as a back up for it. There is something to be said for having two bodies that will interchange batteries, grips, chargers, etc. My dream kit would be my M lenses and an M-P, with my M240 as a backup body. At present, that setup is not feasible so my M4-P and a brick of film serves as the backup for my M240 when traveling. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiOnara Posted February 17, 2015 Share #29 Posted February 17, 2015 Sony A7s is a great backup. Works well with pretty much all Leica lenses but also gives you an alternative to low light photography if you need to shoot in near darkness or at f5.6 / f8 etc. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adonnan Posted February 17, 2015 Share #30 Posted February 17, 2015 The speed of having two identical Leicas is wonderful when covering something important. I need to sell my m9s now that I've gotten the m-p 240. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
artur5 Posted February 17, 2015 Share #31 Posted February 17, 2015 Of course the best backup for a Leica M, is another M (same or different model) but, out of Leica, none comes close to a Ricoh GXR-M-with the A12 mount module : Native M mount; no smearing with Leica wides; small and well built body; reliable electronics free of quirks and issues (unlike many Leicas) plus rational menus and ergonomics ( unlike Sony's ). Last but non least, very affordable. The problem is to find one, because there aren't many for sale. People which owns one of these seems very reluctant to replace it with a a 'modern' camera. Another option might be a Epson RD1- the sensor is a bit dated and only 6mp, but if you need a rangefinder then there's nothing else nowadays when you step out of the Leica world Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carduelis Posted February 17, 2015 Share #32 Posted February 17, 2015 Of course the best backup for a Leica M, is another M (same or different model) but, out of Leica, none comes close to a Ricoh GXR-M-with the A12 mount module : Native M mount; no smearing with Leica wides; small and well built body; reliable electronics free of quirks and issues (unlike many Leicas) plus rational menus and ergonomics ( unlike Sony's ). Last but non least, very affordable. The problem is to find one, because there aren't many for sale. I am in full agreement with your description of the Ricoh GXR-M. I also use it as backup making use of the 1.5x cropped sensor for extended telephoto range. Just wish they could have kept the concept going and brought out updated Leica M mounts. Think there are only really used ones for sale. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ayewing Posted February 17, 2015 Share #33 Posted February 17, 2015 I agree with the comments about the Ricoh GXR with M mount. It is quite small and light but very well built and produces excellent images despite having "only" 12 Mpx. As I am not a professional photographer I would not be keen on carrying a second Leica M body "just in case" on my trips as I value lightness and easy portability. Incidentally, Sean Reid in his (paid for) reviews recently compared images from the Leica T and the Ricoh GXR and preferred those from the GXR!. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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