Ralvari Posted August 18, 2016 Share #1 Posted August 18, 2016 Advertisement (gone after registration) Hello to all, I'm planning a 10 days trip with my HD VRSCA and I was wondering if the camera MP 240 and if all lenses (summilux 50, 35; telyt 135; elmarit 28, 90; noctilux 0.95; summicron 35, 50) are able to resit without problems a normal trip in a backpack and with a leather/cloth pakage When I ride with my fitbit in my wrist I finish the day with ten of thousands of steps due to the vibrations..., so could lenses and camera resist this kind of stress? Thanks for your comments Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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medusa Posted August 18, 2016 Share #2 Posted August 18, 2016 Take just one lens, then everything is fine! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
edwardkaraa Posted August 18, 2016 Share #3 Posted August 18, 2016 As long as you don't take a fall everything should be alright Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaapv Posted August 18, 2016 Share #4 Posted August 18, 2016 Easily. The M9 might struggle with vertical RF adjustment, but the M240 will take this in its stride. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CYBORA Posted August 18, 2016 Share #5 Posted August 18, 2016 Chuck Norris can capture perfectly focused photos via Noctilux wide open while he is riding his motorbike 250 kmph. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralvari Posted August 18, 2016 Author Share #6 Posted August 18, 2016 Thanks for your answers:-) Easily. The M9 might struggle with vertical RF adjustment, but the M240 will take this in its stride. Sorry, but what is RF? Thanks Enviado desde mi iPad con Tapatalk Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
edwardkaraa Posted August 18, 2016 Share #7 Posted August 18, 2016 Advertisement (gone after registration) Our fellow member uhoh7 does a lot of mountain biking with his M9 by the way. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
fotomas Posted August 18, 2016 Share #8 Posted August 18, 2016 Sorry, but what is RF? RangeFinder Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Her Berger Posted August 18, 2016 Share #9 Posted August 18, 2016 Chuck Norris can capture perfectly focused photos via Noctilux wide open while he is riding his motorbike 250 kmph. I'm not sure if the HD VRSCA runs 250 kmph. @ TO: One (lens) - two (cyl), three, and on with the show. (especially on a HD VRSCA) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pico Posted August 18, 2016 Share #10 Posted August 18, 2016 Too many lenses! You will likely put most them in the bottom of the pack and wish they were not even there. Are you really putting them in a backpack - on your back, or behind the rider's seat? For security purposes, you might appreciate detachable saddle bags like Harley's Sport bags. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
marchyman Posted August 18, 2016 Share #11 Posted August 18, 2016 My cameras often live in a tail pack on my bike, currently a '13 BMW GS. Instead of swapping lenses I use two (or more) cameras. I found that I rarely swapped lens in the field. The (or more) part is a cheap P&S hooked to my jacket with a retractor cable for on the go shots. These days I take my Q and an M 262 w/75mm lens. I might swap out the M for my Canon 7D with a zoom lens, typically the 70-200 although my next ride I'll be taking the Canon with 24/70 and a flash unit as it will be needed when I get to my destination. I've been carrying cameras this way for well over a decade and have never had an issue. That includes treating the bike like this: Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/263608-motorbike-trip-and-m-lenses-camera/?do=findComment&comment=3098405'>More sharing options...
Ralvari Posted August 18, 2016 Author Share #12 Posted August 18, 2016 Thanks to everyone for your answers. Some additional explanations: - I will not carry all that lens. I only comment just in case some of them are more resistant to vibrations. - HD VRSCA rides at 190/200 Kmph, but probably your head will be blow off in less than 1 minute XDXD... But Chuck Norris can make the bike riding at near 300 kpmh only propelling with the feet XDXDXD -Marchyman, your photo has made my doubts went off. :-) Thnaks again to all (including Chuck Norris) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaapv Posted August 18, 2016 Share #13 Posted August 18, 2016 Don't worry about the lenses. Leica lenses are pretty much bomb-proof. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pico Posted August 18, 2016 Share #14 Posted August 18, 2016 Love the picture of the GS on its side. No harm, I'm sure! I was so tempted to buy one but due to leg injuries could not abide by the footpegs' position. Good luck to you. I'm envious. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubaga Posted August 18, 2016 Share #15 Posted August 18, 2016 Did a trip with SL and Q for ten days in HD SG. Took with me Noctilux. Carried it all in a photo bag from Thinktank. No issues. Made shorter trips on BMW GS with various M cameras and various lenses. Also no issues. Finally made a two week trip on helicopter with both M and SL and lenses. Vibration is also present in helicopter. Again all is good. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lm_user Posted August 19, 2016 Share #16 Posted August 19, 2016 Rangefinders are sensitive to high frequency vibrations found on airplanes based on my experience with an M3 I always wear my camera on the plane. Sometimes with only s body cap - no lens. Lenses Zi do not worry about I never worry in a car. Sorry - no experience with a motorbike,,,, Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaapv Posted August 19, 2016 Share #17 Posted August 19, 2016 Rangefinders are sensitive to high frequency vibrations found on airplanes based on my experience with an M3 I always wear my camera on the plane. Sometimes with only s body cap - no lens. Lenses Zi do not worry about I never worry in a car. Sorry - no experience with a motorbike,,,, which is exactly the reason that Leica changed the design to be more vibration proof on the M240 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lm_user Posted August 19, 2016 Share #18 Posted August 19, 2016 which is exactly the reason that Leica changed the design to be more vibration proof on the M240 A worthwhile improvement in my opinion Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gfspencer Posted August 23, 2016 Share #19 Posted August 23, 2016 My cameras often live in a tail pack on my bike, currently a '13 BMW GS. Instead of swapping lenses I use two (or more) cameras. I found that I rarely swapped lens in the field. The (or more) part is a cheap P&S hooked to my jacket with a retractor cable for on the go shots. These days I take my Q and an M 262 w/75mm lens. I might swap out the M for my Canon 7D with a zoom lens, typically the 70-200 although my next ride I'll be taking the Canon with 24/70 and a flash unit as it will be needed when I get to my destination. I've been carrying cameras this way for well over a decade and have never had an issue. That includes treating the bike like this: p-112181201-3002.jpg I had to give up my GS for an R nineT. At 70 the GS was just too tall for me to get a leg over the saddle. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramarren Posted August 23, 2016 Share #20 Posted August 23, 2016 It's been many years since, but I have traveled thousands of miles on Ducati, Moto Guzzi, Laverda, and Benelli motorcycles with a three-lens Leica camera kit stuffed into a Domke F5XB which was then stuffed into a tail bag fitted to the passenger seat. Never had a single problem with the cameras or lenses. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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