MikeMyers Posted March 17, 2020 Share #1 Posted March 17, 2020 Advertisement (gone after registration) Now that I've got my M10, and a better understanding of how it works, etc., with everything going on with the coronavirus it's looking like my photo taking will be limited to "out my window", or "from my balcony". Oh well. Lots more serious stuff to consider than what I will or won't photograph, but there is no place I can go to safely use it, other than in my home. :-( How are the rest of you going to deal with the inability tho go anywhere? By the time the world recovers, I hope to be an expert at using the camera. Of course this assumes that I'll still be alive. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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AeroMirage Posted March 17, 2020 Share #2 Posted March 17, 2020 My understanding is that going outside is not the danger. It's going around people. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lucerne Posted March 17, 2020 Share #3 Posted March 17, 2020 (edited) Some European countries have total lock down for residents over 70. Four months isolation in my apartment on my own. At 72, I fall into that category in the UK but I’m not quite sure what I’m allowed to do. I need daily walking Exercise to keep my body from seizing Up. I’m supposed to rely on community assistance to get food supplies. There s no community spirit in my block of flats. I understand that Norway is imposing total ban on unnecessary movement. Italy is similar. Four months!!!!!! The mind boggles. I’ve been awake with worry since 3am . It bugs me to read about forum members concerning themselves with “what bag to get” or “what lens to take”. Are they living in a bubble. Edited March 17, 2020 by lucerne 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KFo Posted March 17, 2020 Share #4 Posted March 17, 2020 No not living in a bubble here, but some distraction with trivial things takes my mind off matters. Here (Southern California) we aren’t on total lock down yet. Able to walk around the neighborhood judiciously avoiding others on the street. I feel very fortunate for the time being and I’m very sorry to hear your situation. While in social distancing mode I’ve been doing some editing and setting up a new wordpress site for my photography. I do wish I had my 90 macro Elmar back from the repair shop. It would be a good chance to really give it workout. I’ve also been messing around with sequencing a bunch of images for what I hope to be a book. They are stuck all over the living room wall right now (I had them printed before COVID-19). Maybe in a few weeks I’ll have something to show...a 1st draft maybe. Regards, Kevin 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
250swb Posted March 17, 2020 Share #5 Posted March 17, 2020 6 hours ago, MikeMyers said: Now that I've got my M10, and a better understanding of how it works, etc., with everything going on with the coronavirus it's looking like my photo taking will be limited to "out my window", or "from my balcony". Oh well. Lots more serious stuff to consider than what I will or won't photograph, but there is no place I can go to safely use it, other than in my home. 😞 For photographing from your balcony, then take inspiration from the work of Andre Kertesz. Or how about still-life? Or something conceptual, document the same view from the same window at the same time every day and see how the sequence progresses. If you can keep away from people go out in your car and find a quiet spot where you can be alone. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
frame-it Posted March 17, 2020 Share #6 Posted March 17, 2020 6 hours ago, MikeMyers said: Now that I've got my M10, and a better understanding of how it works, etc., with everything going on with the coronavirus it's looking like my photo taking will be limited to "out my window", or "from my balcony". Oh well. Lots more serious stuff to consider than what I will or won't photograph, but there is no place I can go to safely use it, other than in my home. 😞 How are the rest of you going to deal with the inability tho go anywhere? By the time the world recovers, I hope to be an expert at using the camera. Of course this assumes that I'll still be alive. get https://en.leica-camera.com/Photography/Leica-M/M-Lenses/Macro-Set-M and have fun in the world of macro Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jankap Posted March 17, 2020 Share #7 Posted March 17, 2020 Advertisement (gone after registration) Leicas are for the cupboard, not to be used for taking photos. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gunston Posted March 17, 2020 Share #8 Posted March 17, 2020 try to shoot around at home first, at least familiar with the M system 😃 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndreasG Posted March 17, 2020 Share #9 Posted March 17, 2020 I am sure you can walk around your house, block or so, and, by avoiding people, it should be pretty safe. Use your new camera for details, windows, doors, cars, bicycles, garbage etc., don't wait for the perfect scene, just shoot. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WvE Posted March 17, 2020 Share #10 Posted March 17, 2020 Document your daily life under quarantine, I'm sure the coronavirus outbreak will be remembered. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lucerne Posted March 17, 2020 Share #11 Posted March 17, 2020 5 hours ago, 250swb said: To be honest I think you need to re-read the governments recommendations for the over-70's and not some garbled news outlet. Thanks for taking your time to advise me. I’m quite capable of evaluating news resources. I’m a retired academic. I read no newspapers and have referred to the gov.uk website. Their advice changes often. The reality is that I’m isolated from fellow retirees and having to personally take care of two serious medical conditions. Chronic Kidney Disease and osteoarthritis. The latter restricts my ability to do strenuous exercise. Very worrying. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ko.Fe. Posted March 17, 2020 Share #12 Posted March 17, 2020 I never been in India. I guess it is often crowded and due to this unsafe. Yet, they have shared border with China and next to none cases.... South Florida, if you could drive, should have plenty of empty spaces. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herr Barnack Posted March 17, 2020 Share #13 Posted March 17, 2020 4 hours ago, jankap said: Leicas are for the cupboard, not to be used for taking photos. Cupboard?!?! How could anyone abuse a Leica in such a manner? M cameras don't have to be locked away from the Corolla Virus! The only fitting way to store your M camera is to build a shrine room for it with an altar upon which it takes its rightful place. Three times a day, you must burn incense for it and prostrate before it to show the proper reverence which it deserves. If it is a film M, you must leave rolls of an appropriate black and white emulsion at the base of the altar (never color film). If it's a digital M camera, memory cards are to be left as offerings (SanDisk cards only, never Lexar). 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nachtmsk Posted March 17, 2020 Share #14 Posted March 17, 2020 Just got my M10 also. Shot this yesterday - kind of tongue and cheek. Gotta keep our sense of humor. 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! 3 1 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/307519-have-m10-what-to-photograph/?do=findComment&comment=3933267'>More sharing options...
Jeff S Posted March 17, 2020 Share #15 Posted March 17, 2020 12 hours ago, MikeMyers said: Now that I've got my M10, and a better understanding of how it works, etc., with everything going on with the coronavirus it's looking like my photo taking will be limited to "out my window", or "from my balcony". Oh well. Lots more serious stuff to consider than what I will or won't photograph, but there is no place I can go to safely use it, other than in my home. 😞 How are the rest of you going to deal with the inability tho go anywhere? By the time the world recovers, I hope to be an expert at using the camera. Of course this assumes that I'll still be alive. Lots of general discussion here, not limited to M10... Jeff Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
250swb Posted March 17, 2020 Share #16 Posted March 17, 2020 7 hours ago, lucerne said: Thanks for taking your time to advise me. I’m quite capable of evaluating news resources. I’m a retired academic. I read no newspapers and have referred to the gov.uk website. Their advice changes often. The reality is that I’m isolated from fellow retirees and having to personally take care of two serious medical conditions. Chronic Kidney Disease and osteoarthritis. The latter restricts my ability to do strenuous exercise. Very worrying. Sometimes an accurate description of your own situation in regards to the wider UK advice in relation to the individual can avoid misunderstanding, but I hope you get through it ok. If I lived in the area I would happily try to help you out. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pedaes Posted March 17, 2020 Share #17 Posted March 17, 2020 17 hours ago, lucerne said: It bugs me to read about forum members concerning themselves with “what bag to get” or “what lens to take”. Are they living in a bubble. Sometimes sweating the small stuff is a useful distraction. I think we are all wondering how best to get through this without dying of boredom before the virus gets us. . I am going back to my youth and build a model railway - I can get everything I need delivered. Let's see what happens - things are rarely as bad (or as good) as they first seem. The lady from Age UK interviewed this morning was adamant driving is ok, and as someone said walking in the country is not going to hurt you. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 17, 2020 Share #18 Posted March 17, 2020 Mark the distance of 1.5m on all your lenses. Then, looking through the rangefinder, you will see how close you may get to strangers and how close they're allowed coming to you😀. Keep healthy! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bags27 Posted March 17, 2020 Share #19 Posted March 17, 2020 get this and shoot everything from your balcony AND in your apartment https://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-wiki.en/index.php/90mm_f/4_Macro-Elmar-M Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Kilmister Posted March 17, 2020 Share #20 Posted March 17, 2020 2m is the recommended distance in ISO countries. 6 feet is the recommended distance in non-ISO countries. The extra 7.5cm (3 inches, trois pouces) can make a huge difference. Here in rural Sussex it is unacceptably close to be within 2m. As 'Police' said years ago, "Don't stand so close to me!" 1.5m is insufficient. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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