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Leica M Edition 60 unboxing


IkarusJohn

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Why? Strap, no strap. Who cares how it is attached?

 

I wrote case and a strap.

 

I personally don't care, but it would be ironic if you chose an alternative M primarily because it's unencumbered with screen, strap/lugs and anything that 'gets in the way' of shooting...and presumably because of its sleek appearance... then put a thick covering over it with a strap. Any M user could do that and the screen could easily be hidden.

 

Even if that's not the case (so to speak), I already noted the irony given that you actually find yourself shooting less now. You seem to think more about its lack of features, its looks and its potential for damage, than I do about just using my simple M, without thinking much about it at all. I don't even remember unboxing my camera….who cares?

 

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Way too many presumptions there, Steve.

 

I do agree with your last statement, though. Who indeed cares?

 

The name is Jeff. And you already agreed earlier with the biggest irony.

 

Who cares about unboxing? You do...enough to start a thread about it. :rolleyes:

 

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I didn't get that at all.

 

Well, I like the user interface, the simplicity of operation and the reduction of electronic stuff to the bare minimum. So far, the familiarity to the film photography of my past is the main attraction. I'm not bothered by the size, weight, thickness and I really don't give a toss about strap lugs. It's nice without the half case, and nice with it.

 

Oddly, I do find it complements the Monochrom well, just providing raw files.

 

I haven't come to grips with the files yet - I've just been too busy at work. Also, I've realised my post processing skills are rubbish.

 

So, bit of a challenge, but very enjoyable so far. I see no reason why the files would differ in any way to the M(240) files - I don't have an M(240), so I don't know. I do know that I'm enjoying using it for all the reasons it appears you wouldn't, and for all the reasons I don't want an M(240). As I've said before, the only thing I might have preferred is a threaded release button. I can check the battery level and SD card info at the press of a button, and yes I like the brief indication of the remaining images available after I've taken an image.

 

Main appeal, no movies, no JPGs, no menus, no LCD. Doesn't work for you? Cool - why should I worry.

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