frogfish Posted December 30, 2015 Share #1 Posted December 30, 2015 Advertisement (gone after registration) Hello, boring question: How many shots can you do on your M 240 in a row? Different at different ISOs? How fast clears the buffer with good card? (Sandisk extreme) I tried google without much luck. I want to upgrade my M9 - again, sold my M240 two years ago, big mistake (0: (can´t remember about the buffer correctly) Wonder if I need to get the M-P... On my M9 I get 7 shots at base ISO, but only 4 at ISO 1600 (RAW) thank you, heiko Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted December 30, 2015 Posted December 30, 2015 Hi frogfish, Take a look here buffer question 240 M vs M-P. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
Mornnb Posted December 30, 2015 Share #2 Posted December 30, 2015 The buffer on the M240 is plenty ample. It is not a high frame rate camera. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
frogfish Posted December 30, 2015 Author Share #3 Posted December 30, 2015 that is not a very precise answer. (0: Am a wedding photog and want to know the exact number to better decide if I need the M-P. heiko Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pop Posted December 30, 2015 Share #4 Posted December 30, 2015 The answer to your question might depend on how - exactly - you expect you'll be shooting: take serial exposures with a heavy forefinger or rapidly fire single shots. Simple answer: when doing event photography and when the question arises at all, the M-P might be the safer choice. You might risk overrunning even that one. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
frogfish Posted December 30, 2015 Author Share #5 Posted December 30, 2015 normally I don´t shoot rapid fire there are occasions, where many things happen shortly after each other, like ring, kiss, etc where I need some space... Probably the M-P is the right choice heiko Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pop Posted December 30, 2015 Share #6 Posted December 30, 2015 Your topic is being mentioned in this thread: www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/241047-best-sdxx-cards-for-m-240/ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaapv Posted December 30, 2015 Share #7 Posted December 30, 2015 Advertisement (gone after registration) Eight shots at high speed, after that about 1 to2 fps indefinitely. (ISO 200, 160th) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
frogfish Posted December 30, 2015 Author Share #8 Posted December 30, 2015 Eight shots at high speed, after that about 1 to2 fps indefinitely. (ISO 200, 160th) that sounds solid. Don´t think I need more. (o: Happy camper, going to save 1500 bucks. What is with higher ISO, like 6400? Same? Worse? thank you, heiko Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaapv Posted December 30, 2015 Share #9 Posted December 30, 2015 A bit slower, 5 in the buffer. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Ricard Posted December 30, 2015 Share #10 Posted December 30, 2015 that is not a very precise answer. (0: Am a wedding photog and want to know the exact number to better decide if I need the M-P. heiko If you have any pre-concerns about the buffer, you need the M-P. The M240 will only shoot 7 frames in a row before you hit the buffer. It is best to shoot in continuous mode and shoot those images back to back, even if they are not the exact moments you want. The buffer is slower in S mode than in M mode. With the M240 you'll sometimes hit the buffer while shooting people talking if you're trying to make sure their faces look right. You simply don't have enough frames to do it. It's not uncommon with the the M240 for you to push the shutter button, and nothing happens. The situation is better than with the M9, but the small buffer is still the biggest problem with the digital M cameras. New M262 really should have had the M-P buffer. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaapv Posted December 30, 2015 Share #11 Posted December 30, 2015 Yes, the M-P has double the buffer, giving more breathing space . As for shooting when the buffer is full, the camera will remain operational - only it needs to write one file from the buffer to the card to clear space for the next shot - which means you need to keep the shutter depressed in case that the camera does not seem to react. The shot will come in 0.5 - 1 second. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Ricard Posted December 30, 2015 Share #12 Posted December 30, 2015 I forgot to mention something really important in this discussion. Your ISO setting has an impact on the buffer. And that maybe why certain shooters are not having issues with the buffer of the camera. At ISO 200 the camera can seem pretty responsive and might shoot enough images for you in various situations. If however, you are like me, and you tend to shoot a lot at ISO 1600, you may find that you hit the buffer very quickly. I am not aware of any other camera where the buffer is affected by ISO setting, but this is certainly the case with the Leica M240. My $400 Sny a6000 can shoot seemingly endless frames at 11fps, no matter what ISO I use. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaapv Posted December 30, 2015 Share #13 Posted December 30, 2015 Posts 7,8 and 9 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wda Posted December 30, 2015 Share #14 Posted December 30, 2015 The M-P has twice the size buffer cf with the M240. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Ricard Posted December 30, 2015 Share #15 Posted December 30, 2015 Really a shame the M262 doesn't have the increased buffer size. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
frogfish Posted December 30, 2015 Author Share #16 Posted December 30, 2015 OK, thank you guys for the infos. With 8 shots in a row plus buffer clearing in 0.5 - 1 sec. I would be fine I guess... But, I shoot a lot at high ISO, churches, receptions etc, so here comes the problem when the M slows down. 5 in a row is barely better then my M9, which is awful in that respect. OK, then the M-P it will be, sniff. Quite bad to pay 1500 extra just to get a camera with a buffer that actually works, at least a bit. But, the M has it´s issues, we all know that - still, we are all here, right? (0: heiko Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaapv Posted December 30, 2015 Share #17 Posted December 30, 2015 Seems a wise plan to me. Just consider - what is 1500$ against getting the shots that you need? My mother taught me: I'm too poor to be able to afford cheap stuff... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wda Posted December 30, 2015 Share #18 Posted December 30, 2015 You do get rather more than just buffer increase. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Ricoh Posted December 30, 2015 Share #19 Posted December 30, 2015 I forgot to mention something really important in this discussion. Your ISO setting has an impact on the buffer. And that maybe why certain shooters are not having issues with the buffer of the camera. At ISO 200 the camera can seem pretty responsive and might shoot enough images for you in various situations. If however, you are like me, and you tend to shoot a lot at ISO 1600, you may find that you hit the buffer very quickly. I am not aware of any other camera where the buffer is affected by ISO setting, but this is certainly the case with the Leica M240. My $400 Sny a6000 can shoot seemingly endless frames at 11fps, no matter what ISO I use. Why does ISO impact on buffer? It's still a 24MP file, isn't it? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pico Posted December 30, 2015 Share #20 Posted December 30, 2015 Why does ISO impact on buffer? It's still a 24MP file, isn't it? Yes. I want an informed response to that, too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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