flyalf Posted March 11, 2016 Share #1 Posted March 11, 2016 Advertisement (gone after registration) Because they lack the self timer setting. So each time you use them on a tripod you have to access a menu. Leica,: why, why?So there you go, don't waste your money Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Trivette Posted March 11, 2016 Share #2 Posted March 11, 2016 It's not just a digital annoyance. You also had to activate the self-timer each time you took a shot with the venerable M3 (but at least you did have the option of a shutter release cable). The X2 has a shortcut button for this (and I assume the other digital Leicas have this also). However, it would be so simple to implement an automatic timer setting that one wonders why it hasn't been done. This may be testimony to the fact that tripod use is declining. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
talt03 Posted March 23, 2016 Share #3 Posted March 23, 2016 What exactly is the problem with the self-timer? On my SL and Nikon, I have to get to the menu also. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
250swb Posted March 24, 2016 Share #4 Posted March 24, 2016 Because they lack the self timer setting. So each time you use them on a tripod you have to access a menu. Leica,: why, why? So there you go, don't waste your money Because not many Leica users know what a tripod socket is for, hence for many users it would be a redundant and anachronistic feature. No joke. Steve Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pop Posted March 25, 2016 Share #5 Posted March 25, 2016 Gentlemen, please! Take your fights elsewhere. I have removed three (3) posts. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pop Posted March 25, 2016 Share #6 Posted March 25, 2016 And I agree that it's very annoying that I have to activate the self timer for every single frame. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lucerne Posted March 25, 2016 Share #7 Posted March 25, 2016 Advertisement (gone after registration) I'm lost on the technical problems implied by this topic. Is some supporting information missing? What's the relationship between self-timer and tripod? My tripod doesn't interfere with access to my menu or camera settings. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pop Posted March 25, 2016 Share #8 Posted March 25, 2016 When the camera is mounted on a tripod or copy stand, the screen might be in a position where you can not see it easily or at all. Using menus in this situation is cumbersome. I have started using the C in some of those situations which can easily be controlled with a mobile phone. However, I would prefer using the XV with its very nice lens. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mija1789 Posted March 25, 2016 Share #9 Posted March 25, 2016 The lack of shutter release cable capability on the XV is even more frustrating. The irony is that it is available on the D2. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyalf Posted March 27, 2016 Author Share #10 Posted March 27, 2016 I'm lost on the technical problems implied by this topic. Is some supporting information missing? What's the relationship between self-timer and tripod? My tripod doesn't interfere with access to my menu or camera settings. Wiht timer: For 5 photos (for merging) you press shutter 5 times. Without self-timer: First frame you have to to go to menu, find timer, set timer, and press shutter. Second frame you have to to go to menu, find timer, set timer, and press shutter. Third frame you have to to go to menu, find timer, set timer, and press shutter. Fourth frame you have to to go to menu, find timer, set timer, and press shutter. Fifth frame you have to to go to menu, find timer, set timer, and press shutter. I really don't mean to be condescending, but you should really try before asking if you have any of these cameras Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyalf Posted April 3, 2016 Author Share #11 Posted April 3, 2016 BTW, here is a shameless boasting selfie from last year. The size of fish and smug grin is not the point. Try taking such as selfie by accessing a menu with wet and slimy hands from contact with fish. The M240 is mounted on a mini tripod and timer option used. The fish is kept in a net until photo is taken. With X2 I wouldn't even try. With M240 its doable.2015-Kola_DreamK-17 by Alf Sollund, on Flickr Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
euston Posted April 3, 2016 Share #12 Posted April 3, 2016 I can't say I've had much of a problem with the timer on my X Vario but that's a great catch and very good picture! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanJW Posted April 3, 2016 Share #13 Posted April 3, 2016 Wiht timer: For 5 photos (for merging) you press shutter 5 times. Without self-timer: First frame you have to to go to menu, find timer, set timer, and press shutter. Second frame you have to to go to menu, find timer, set timer, and press shutter. Third frame you have to to go to menu, find timer, set timer, and press shutter. Fourth frame you have to to go to menu, find timer, set timer, and press shutter. Fifth frame you have to to go to menu, find timer, set timer, and press shutter. I really don't mean to be condescending, but you should really try before asking if you have any of these cameras First of all, that is a beautiful fish. Congratulations. Second, while you are right about how the Q works you are incorrect about the SL, which allows you to select a 2 or 10 second self timer and have that setting remain for as many frames as you like. One shutter push for each just like the M. I do not have any of the other cameras, so cannot comment on those. For merging photos, wouldn't it also be possible to have a burst of 5 shots, setting the shutter on continuous, or a bracketed set of 5 shots? In that instance the M would also be simpler because it allows both self timer and bracketing at the same time, but the SL could still work if you used the remote release or the remote control on the phone app. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyalf Posted April 13, 2016 Author Share #14 Posted April 13, 2016 First of all, that is a beautiful fish. Congratulations. Second, while you are right about how the Q works you are incorrect about the SL, which allows you to select a 2 or 10 second self timer and have that setting remain for as many frames as you like. One shutter push for each just like the M. I do not have any of the other cameras, so cannot comment on those. For merging photos, wouldn't it also be possible to have a burst of 5 shots, setting the shutter on continuous, or a bracketed set of 5 shots? In that instance the M would also be simpler because it allows both self timer and bracketing at the same time, but the SL could still work if you used the remote release or the remote control on the phone app. Thanks! The SL is different from X2 then. Sorry, I was unclear about merging. I don't mean HDR, but stitching (merging in LR). I haven't tried phone apps on Leica, but om other cameras I have tried they are IMO to much hassle. Imagine the selfie setup above with cellphone in addition and trying to operate both camera and cellphone. No offense to those that find the apps useful. I do however use the cellphone for GPS tagging, but then I only start up app at beginning of travel and stop at end. So for me the ultra-simple solution with dedicated HW mechanical switch simply cannot be bested. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tobey bilek Posted April 20, 2016 Share #15 Posted April 20, 2016 What exactly is the problem with the self-timer? On my SL and Nikon, I have to get to the menu also. My Nikons have the setting on a ring top left as seen from rear. To do a photo shoot, I set my lights & do a selfie so I know everything is right before customer shows. Menu is only for setting the duration of self timer. I think my M8 & M9 are exactly the same, but I never used ST on Leica Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mija1789 Posted April 20, 2016 Share #16 Posted April 20, 2016 My Nikons have the setting on a ring top left as seen from rear. To do a photo shoot, I set my lights & do a selfie so I know everything is right before customer shows. Menu is only for setting the duration of self timer. I think my M8 & M9 are exactly the same, but I never used ST on Leica On my Nikon as well. Very convenient as it stays on as long as the switch is not moved. And very useful when doing focus stacking. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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