Rodrigo castillo Posted July 27, 2021 Share #1 Posted July 27, 2021 Advertisement (gone after registration) I imagine that although each one of us lives his own doubts as if they were unique, surely many in this group have gone through the same doubts, and have made good and bad decisions. In my presentation in the forum I already mentioned it, but since surely few saw it, I will repeat some things as context for my doubt. I started taking photographs as a child, with analog cameras of my father that I no longer remember. I learned the basics of analog development as a teenager (I am currently close to 50) and after a long history about 20 years ago I was increasingly opting for Canon digital ones. From a cheap Canon EOS to full frame 5D, 5DII, 6D, 5DIII and some nice L lenses etc…. A few years ago, rather due to the need for a small business, I needed a smaller camera that would record good video, so I opted for a Sony A7RII, thinking that in addition to making good videos it would have a higher resolution than what I knew so far. From that moment I discovered the wonder of mirrorless cameras, basically because of the possibility of using any lens, from the oldest and rarest to the most modern…. that led me to the leica world ... and once I had some R's and a couple of M's, curiosity led me to try more and more alternatives. All this at the same time led me to buy my first analog camera in many years… a leicaflex to use my R lenses…. and go back to the dark room of my childhood ... and since I was developing my own negatives why not the medium format ... and buy a Mamiya, and since I love the medium format why not hasselblad .... And since I have M lenses that have cost me an arm and a leg, why not an M body, and then a Leica M3 and then a Leica M9…. I imagine this is a story known to many…. well then …. I currently have an M3, an M9, an X2, a Licea CL analog and a Leica CL digital, all my Canon cameras, all my canon lenses, several Ricohs, analog and digital, an Olympus 35, a Nikon FE2, a Canon A1, one Minolta quartz two Hasselblad (500 EXL and 501 CM). Needless to say about the lenses… but in a leica M mount a 50 Summicron v3, a 50 Summicron v4, a 90 Elmerit tele M, an old 90 mm f4, a 35 mm Sumaron 3.5, several Voitglanders, several 7Artisan and TTArtisan…. etc etc etc …… The point is that I love my cameras and my lenses, I use them all, but the experience of the Leica M and my question… to conclude… is…. should I sell some cameras and lenses to buy a hopefully unused Leica m10R and a pair of M lenses or should I sell my Rolex (which I hardly ever use) to buy a Leica M10R and some lenses…. I know I'm being funny… .. but this is really my dilemma… .. I know they will tell me that only I can know and that it depends on what I want…. maybe the only answer to that is…. I want to stop at least for a while looking for the perfect image and rest assured knowing that I have the perfect camera and the perfect lenses and that if I don't take better photos, as always it's just because I'm not close enough ... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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UliWer Posted July 27, 2021 Share #2 Posted July 27, 2021 I fear it's a bad idea to use a Forum in the internet for therapy. 4 9 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldwino Posted July 27, 2021 Share #3 Posted July 27, 2021 Sometimes just putting thoughts down on "paper" can be therapeutic. I too have a Rolex that I never use...hmmm... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rodrigo castillo Posted July 27, 2021 Author Share #4 Posted July 27, 2021 I am afraid that a large part of the posts that I see here in the same way… but perhaps they are somewhat less honest…. hahahaha… maybe I should just have asked…. it makes sense what a leica M10R costs ... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rodrigo castillo Posted July 27, 2021 Author Share #5 Posted July 27, 2021 15 minutes ago, oldwino said: Sometimes just putting thoughts down on "paper" can be therapeutic. I too have a Rolex that I never use...hmmm... Good point …. Some time just share is the first step …. Hahahaha Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
earleygallery Posted July 28, 2021 Share #6 Posted July 28, 2021 You have serious GAS. Sell off some of that gear to end up with a smaller Leica based kit (will you need the M9 and the CL and X if you buy and M10?) Alternatively, buy a box camera (one that takes 120 film) and go shoot with that for a while. It might help clear your thoughts by getting back to basics for a bit. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff S Posted July 28, 2021 Share #7 Posted July 28, 2021 Advertisement (gone after registration) If you don’t take better photos, it’s always because of you. There is no perfect camera or lens. Buy anything you want, but you already have a boatload of quality, fully capable, gear. Jeff 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rodrigo castillo Posted July 28, 2021 Author Share #8 Posted July 28, 2021 Thank you all very much for your words…. even when I feel some anger in some messages ... the years have taught me that every time I express anger towards something or towards someone it is rather something that resonates with myself ... nevertheless behind everything I hear a lot of what exactly I asked you…. and of course…. I know that the photos are taken by the photographer and not the camera…. but I also know that those who remind me do not take their photos only with a small point and shot of 5 million pixels…. hahahaha… thank you very much everyone Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rodrigo castillo Posted July 28, 2021 Author Share #9 Posted July 28, 2021 13 minutes ago, earleygallery said: You have serious GAS. Sell off some of that gear to end up with a smaller Leica based kit (will you need the M9 and the CL and X if you buy and M10?) Alternatively, buy a box camera (one that takes 120 film) and go shoot with that for a while. It might help clear your thoughts by getting back to basics for a bit. O sure … I have lot of these and is unbelievable how much you learn from it… Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
a.noctilux Posted July 28, 2021 Share #10 Posted July 28, 2021 As I don't know what is Rolex, ... to the OP question, 😉 my answer is YES. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rodrigo castillo Posted July 28, 2021 Author Share #11 Posted July 28, 2021 5 minutes ago, a.noctilux said: As I don't know what is Rolex, ... to the OP question, 😉 my answer is YES. Great point Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
a.noctilux Posted July 28, 2021 Share #12 Posted July 28, 2021 If your Rolex is this one M10 would be better buy 😇 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rodrigo castillo Posted July 28, 2021 Author Share #13 Posted July 28, 2021 11 minutes ago, a.noctilux said: If your Rolex is this one M10 would be better buy 😇 Hashahahah …. Yes ! Is not … is just this one … I think ….https://www.frayssinet-joaillier.fr/fr/rolex/p/oyster-perpetual/oyster-perpetual41/m124300-0003 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herr Barnack Posted July 28, 2021 Share #14 Posted July 28, 2021 Quote Should I sell my Rolex to buy a Leica M10R? I would not do it. I have a Submariner Date that I have on a couple of occasions thought of selling so I could buy an M lens. I decided against doing so and do not regret it. JMHO but I say tough it out till you can buy your M10R outright. Then you will have your Rolex and your M10R. 😎 All you would be sacrificing is instant gratification. 4 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rtai Posted July 28, 2021 Share #15 Posted July 28, 2021 Have you had it appraised? The Rolex has a mechanical movement that needs to be exercised regularly if you want it to keep accurate time. Wear it at least twice a month if you intend to keep it. Same with your mechanical cameras. Sell it if you can get a good deal. The only thing good about Rolex is the resale value. My father was a working man and gave me his Rolex Oyster Perpetual off his wrist when I graduated from university. When my son graduated I gave him my old IWC. He loves the watch. Maybe it’ll turn into a family tradition. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rodrigo castillo Posted July 28, 2021 Author Share #16 Posted July 28, 2021 11 minutes ago, Herr Barnack said: I would not do it. I have a Submariner Date that I have on a couple of occasions thought of selling so I could buy an M lens. I decided against doing so and do not regret it. JMHO but I say tough it out till you can buy your M10R outright. Then you will have your Rolex and your M10R. 😎 All you would be sacrificing is instant gratification. Excelent point Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rodrigo castillo Posted July 28, 2021 Author Share #17 Posted July 28, 2021 1 minute ago, rtai said: Have you had it appraised? The Rolex has a mechanical movement that needs to be exercised regularly if you want it to keep accurate time. Wear it at least twice a month if you intend to keep it. Same with your mechanical cameras. Sell it if you can get a good deal. The only thing good about Rolex is the resale value. My father was a working man and gave me his Rolex Oyster Perpetual off his wrist when I graduated from university. When my son graduated I gave him my old IWC. He loves the watch. Maybe it’ll turn into a family tradition. Sure, I have a collection of automatic movement watches, so, I have 2 boxes that maintain the watches with natural movement every 10 minutes or something like this and after years all of them give the exact time, save the case of non perpetual calendar that have natural problems every February 29… hahahaha Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Photoworks Posted July 28, 2021 Share #18 Posted July 28, 2021 sounds like a midlife crisis . A new camera does not make you a better photographer. but then again why does anyone by a Rolex anymore? I would say sell everything and start over. It should keep you busy for a few months until we know what the next M camera is. LOL 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rodrigo castillo Posted July 28, 2021 Author Share #19 Posted July 28, 2021 17 minutes ago, Photoworks said: sounds like a midlife crisis . A new camera does not make you a better photographer. but then again why does anyone by a Rolex anymore? I would say sell everything and start over. It should keep you busy for a few months until we know what the next M camera is. LOL Is a great idea …. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herr Barnack Posted July 28, 2021 Share #20 Posted July 28, 2021 I thought when a guy had a midlife crisis, he was supposed to buy a Porsche, not a Leica. 🤔 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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