hoppyman Posted February 16, 2016 Share #41 Posted February 16, 2016 Advertisement (gone after registration) Not on purpose and not since the menu option to disable it was added. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted February 16, 2016 Posted February 16, 2016 Hi hoppyman, Take a look here Have you ever used video on the M240?. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
Echo63 Posted February 16, 2016 Share #42 Posted February 16, 2016 Yes. A couple of short clips of a runner, while a colleague shot a different angle on his nikon. Aside from that, yes as a test, and by accident. I normally keep it turned off Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schrödinger's cat Posted February 16, 2016 Share #43 Posted February 16, 2016 It has video? Why? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest roey Posted February 17, 2016 Share #44 Posted February 17, 2016 No. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Ricard Posted February 17, 2016 Share #45 Posted February 17, 2016 I use it often. It isn't perfect. It has a sort of smushy, smeared look to it compared to most other cameras. However, the video is much better than people give it credit for being. I'm glad its there. All of this video was filmed with the M240 Much of this was done with the M240 Much of this video as well: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cbretteville Posted February 18, 2016 Share #46 Posted February 18, 2016 Just a couple of tests at Duxford flying legends last year. Cheers, Carl Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giulio Zanni Posted February 18, 2016 Share #47 Posted February 18, 2016 Advertisement (gone after registration) I don't have a 240 but two 246 and never used video Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter H Posted February 18, 2016 Share #48 Posted February 18, 2016 This is proving to be an interesting thread... with pro photographers using the video capability of the M and praising its inclusion widely... and the amateur photographers and hobbyists, in the main anyway, saying no... As I said... interesting... There's an undercurrent (and not very "under" sometimes) of hostility towards the video function from some quarters. Is it a symptom of nostalgia being a stronger motivation for M ownership than the photographic capabilities of the camera? And before anyone uses the horrible word "purist", I reject the very notion! . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ECohen Posted February 18, 2016 Share #49 Posted February 18, 2016 There's an undercurrent (and not very "under" sometimes) of hostility towards the video function from some quarters. Is it a symptom of nostalgia being a stronger motivation for M ownership than the photographic capabilities of the camera? And before anyone uses the horrible word "purist", I reject the very notion! . I guess your right...For me I bought the M for its simplicity and less features. But I'm OK with ignoring the button Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pgk Posted February 18, 2016 Share #50 Posted February 18, 2016 There's an undercurrent (and not very "under" sometimes) of hostility towards the video function from some quarters. In my case its about usability. IMHO All these small cameras (P&S, Leica M series, and the rest, and some dSLRs) are simply not all that easy to shoot video with - their ergonomics/usability are compromised for video and whilst shooting video, and even 'good' video, is possible, the feature is an 'add on'; there because it can be rather than because the video facility is an inherent 'good' and well thought out design feature. I have Canon 5D2s which I've used for tv work - specialist application - which was ok and because of the specific situation in which we used them, actually very useful (but it was specialist). I wouldn't choose to shoot anything on even the 5D2s if I didn't have to - too many compromises. And today there are much better options if you want to shoot video seriously. The trouble with putting video in an M style body is that it simply isn't a 'serious' video camera - video is possible and as I said, can be shot well, but isn't the easiest of options. Not nostalgia, just reasoning. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaapv Posted February 18, 2016 Share #51 Posted February 18, 2016 That presupposes that the video in the M (and similar cases) is there as a full-fledged option.However, it is there as an adjunct for occasional occasions. For that purpose it is quite adequate. It costs nothing extra, there are no ergonomic drawbacks (any more), so why not? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pgk Posted February 18, 2016 Share #52 Posted February 18, 2016 ..... so why not? In a supposedly 'professional' tool or 'enthusiasts' tool it smacks of pandering to specifications and as such IMO diminishes the validity of the camera's claim to be taken as seriously as it might be - after all most P&S cameras (and phones) feature video with zoom lenses and so on, so is it really needed on a 'serious' camera where it is far more cumbersome to use and lacks versatility? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaapv Posted February 18, 2016 Share #53 Posted February 18, 2016 But it is exactly a group of professionals that will use the video facility to intergrate occasional footage in their workflow (see for instance Chris Tribble's post.) Full professional video will obviously call for different tools. A rangefinder camera can never compete. As I pointed out, using the camera as a travel camera will enable the useer to supplement portable video equipment with long lens and macro shots as well. No need to go videoing with - again- another camera sytem. Just a useful feature in some cases - nothing more. Nevertheless , we have seen some impressive footage shot with the M. remember that video film about the old railway, about three years ago? And I repeat: why not? The only offense is against the "Leica Philosophy" Which is empty marketing-speak anyway. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmahto Posted February 18, 2016 Share #54 Posted February 18, 2016 In a supposedly 'professional' tool or 'enthusiasts' tool it smacks of pandering to specifications and as such IMO diminishes the validity of the camera's claim to be taken as seriously as it might be - after all most P&S cameras (and phones) feature video with zoom lenses and so on, so is it really needed on a 'serious' camera where it is far more cumbersome to use and lacks versatility? Highlight mine. If the video feature does not interfere with the core feature in any capacity (functionality, cosmetics) then I don't see the validity of objection from serious users. After one deactivates the M button, the only cosmetic objection is a small silver circle without any function. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmahto Posted February 18, 2016 Share #55 Posted February 18, 2016 I use it often. It isn't perfect. It has a sort of smushy, smeared look to it compared to most other cameras. However, the video is much better than people give it credit for being. I'm glad its there. All of this video was filmed with the M240 Much of this was done with the M240 Much of this video as well: I like grappling.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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