maitoparta Posted June 1, 2021 Share #21 Posted June 1, 2021 Advertisement (gone after registration) On 5/30/2021 at 12:33 PM, roma said: Leica has been a great tool to me. However, one of the most annoying cost-related things about digital Leica is that you have to have 2 of them, so you can use one while the other is in service for 4-6 months (depending on where you live). Have used my M9 for 8 years? It has traveled tons on my very vibrating motorcycle, over the fuel tank in camera bag, been with me like always everywhere, dropped it once to tarmac from waist level and once to the ground having thin rubber mat. I live in Finland, so it has traveled a ton in too -20 Celcius or less temperature. No service ever needed, works like new, except one navigation arrow can give at times two inputs rather than one you gave. The 50mm summilux took a bit of damage of the tarmac drop, focusing ring is a bit jerky, not butter smooth. I have understood it could be fixed, but not ready to pay 700 euro or something of the Wezzlar service. Very happy and satisfied of how sturdy and reliable M9 is, like it should be. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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a.noctilux Posted June 1, 2021 Share #22 Posted June 1, 2021 28 minutes ago, maitoparta said: Have used my M9 for 8 years? It has traveled tons on my very vibrating motorcycle, over the fuel tank in camera bag, been with me like always everywhere, dropped it once to tarmac from waist level and once to the ground having thin rubber mat. I live in Finland, so it has traveled a ton in too -20 Celcius or less temperature. No service ever needed, works like new, except one navigation arrow can give at times two inputs rather than one you gave. The 50mm summilux took a bit of damage of the tarmac drop, focusing ring is a bit jerky, not butter smooth. I have understood it could be fixed, but not ready to pay 700 euro or something of the Wezzlar service. Very happy and satisfied of how sturdy and reliable M9 is, like it should be. I like the M system + motorcycle trips. I had also some photo gear drops with us in the past = so now we ( + my wife ) would never "wear the M" on us anymore as long ago, to be prepared for next pic "on the run". Does your 8 years old M9's sensor replaced ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
maitoparta Posted June 1, 2021 Share #23 Posted June 1, 2021 1 hour ago, a.noctilux said: I like the M system + motorcycle trips. I had also some photo gear drops with us in the past = so now we ( + my wife ) would never "wear the M" on us anymore as long ago, to be prepared for next pic "on the run". Does your 8 years old M9's sensor replaced ? Nope, apparently I don't have the first series of sensors but later series, according to diagnose mode and sensor ID there. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 1, 2021 Share #24 Posted June 1, 2021 On 5/30/2021 at 11:33 AM, roma said: Leica has been a great tool to me. However, one of the most annoying cost-related things about digital Leica is that you have to have 2 of them, so you can use one while the other is in service for 4-6 months (depending on where you live). Some truth in this, it's like what they used to say about Jaguar cars "buy two to enjoy one"....................But I think the reliability of the M Leica has only really taken a hit since it went digital, leastways so in my experience. All of my digital Leica M's from the first purchase of a M8 have made at least one trip "home" to mother, a couple of them three or more trips, ( a M9-M made four trips mainly for sensor issues and presently my M10-D is on it's way to have it's wifi formatting connection slapped awake...again ). The M film cameras? Not so much. My 2003 M7 recently went to Wetzlar for a CLA and viewfinder upgrade, otherwise it was doing well. I hope my two year old M-A and the MP that's on order now will prove to be as reliable as the M7 has been. In contrast to Leica I still own two Nikon Ftn's bought around 1968 I think, they served me well in professional work for a couple of decades without a hiccup, afterwards they were used sporadically for personal work. I still own them and they are working as well as ever they did, never once serviced other than a clean out after working in rough conditions. They were unbreakable. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrFriendly Posted June 7, 2021 Share #25 Posted June 7, 2021 On 5/30/2021 at 4:01 PM, farnz said: Aha - if it's not the M11, Steven, then it must be the Official Leica Chicken shed! Pete. I think it's the Summilux 35mm AA re-issue. In fact, i'm so sure that I just placed my order, and now there are only 1997 left. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
poli Posted June 7, 2021 Share #26 Posted June 7, 2021 I hope it is a screenless M10-R. Which then will be called M10-Dr. It will be a special doctor’s version supplied with a Leica branded stethoscope and a hit among Leica lovers with a medical background. 😉 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
T25UFO Posted June 7, 2021 Share #27 Posted June 7, 2021 Advertisement (gone after registration) 11 minutes ago, Steven said: Nope. This is one is not for the doctors. It's for the nostalgics/collectors. This guessing game is fun! Must be a special edition M film camera. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lucerne Posted June 7, 2021 Share #28 Posted June 7, 2021 On 5/29/2021 at 4:15 PM, Steven said: Quote: If I had wanted to buy an MP3 last year, even six months ago, it would have cost me around 20K. Everyone would have said "for 4k, the MP takes the same photos". Today, the MP3 costs 40k. I saw the value of some of my lenses double in one year. If you ask me, I didn't do as well with the bank, and I'd rather spend my money is something fun than a pension fund. So yes, life is short, be mindful, enjoy it, buy Leica. Please excuse my ignorance and bring me up to date. What is the MP3 that is being referred to, and why would i want one. I did have an MP3 player a number of years ago that also had an internet browser incorporated. I used it on overseas trips to access my email via any free wifi facility in a Mcdonalds. It cost me less than £20. Whats with 20k or 40k? Obviously we are talking about something else! Oh! its very unwise to rely on capital equipment as a substitute for a tax exempt pension fund developed through growth over a long period. I've learned my lesson. Bought cars, cameras and hifi. Now i'm in my 70s with some savings but certainly not enough to fund retirement living. I'm talking about the cost of care. £400 to £1000 per week in a decent home if you can't look after yourself. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianman Posted June 7, 2021 Share #29 Posted June 7, 2021 "The M6 special last 2000 edition is back, we really mean it this time", or something like that. Leica needing funds. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
a.noctilux Posted June 7, 2021 Share #30 Posted June 7, 2021 30 minutes ago, lucerne said: Please excuse my ignorance and bring me up to date. What is the MP3 that is being referred to, and why would i want one. ... Have a look in this thread 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
farnz Posted June 7, 2021 Share #31 Posted June 7, 2021 (edited) 36 minutes ago, lucerne said: What is the MP3 that is being referred to, and why would i want one. From jerrybei.com "Leica MP-3 was produced for LHSA back in 2005. The Leica MP3 retains that Classic M3 look whilst incorporating the convenience of a Leica MP body, this combination is what is making it highly desirable. Leica produced 1000 sets of the MP3 including 500 in chrome and 500 in black paint. All of the sets came in a very nice presentation box, with the camera, Leicavit winder and a Special edition 50mm Summilux asph lens." The "3" refers to the camera having just 3 framelines, 35, 50, and 90. Pete. Edited June 7, 2021 by farnz 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
a.noctilux Posted June 7, 2021 Share #32 Posted June 7, 2021 (edited) I wonder which one will be here in few weeks 🦄 one of these ? Maybe 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! seen here Edited June 7, 2021 by a.noctilux 1 Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! seen here ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/321246-new-battery-new-camera/?do=findComment&comment=4215293'>More sharing options...
FrozenInTime Posted June 7, 2021 Share #33 Posted June 7, 2021 Perhaps a SL cine / system brick camera like Red/Blackmagic/PanasonicBGH/Sigma fp etc. ( i.e. a repackaged SL2-S ) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
a.noctilux Posted June 7, 2021 Share #34 Posted June 7, 2021 If it's one of those hammertone finish, I would buy it on the go 😇 image from ? 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/321246-new-battery-new-camera/?do=findComment&comment=4215299'>More sharing options...
roma Posted June 7, 2021 Share #35 Posted June 7, 2021 For 8+ grand, it's most likely a digital body. Who knows, they might've decided to make a limited run of M10-RP just to squeeze the last little bit out of the M10 system before the M11 arrives. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 7, 2021 Share #36 Posted June 7, 2021 1 hour ago, a.noctilux said: If it's one of those hammertone finish, I would buy it on the go It's your lucky day! One of those will auctioned later this week during the 38th Leitz Photographica Auction in Vienna. Current online bid sits at 60,000 Euro. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
junix Posted June 7, 2021 Share #37 Posted June 7, 2021 On 5/29/2021 at 7:15 PM, Steven said: It's not the M11 indeed. But to me it's the second best thing after that. M10-RD or M10-RP? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianman Posted June 7, 2021 Share #38 Posted June 7, 2021 1 23456.... M Seven . A special olympic edition of the M7!? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrFriendly Posted June 7, 2021 Share #39 Posted June 7, 2021 51 minutes ago, Steven said: Try harder. Six characters name. M10-EVF 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrFriendly Posted June 7, 2021 Share #40 Posted June 7, 2021 1 hour ago, Steven said: Try harder. Six characters name. 😲I know, it's M10-CCD. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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