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[Pixtreet]

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Hello everyone, 

I am a passionate amateur photographer. I live in Belgium, in Brussels. 46 years old and 2 children.

I became passionate about photography and discovered that I was doing it very badly in the late 90's when I was hired as an accountant in a photo production agency (and more).
Then digital came along very quickly and accelerated my interest. I had little interest in film cameras actually. Strangely enough, my background will show that this is quite ambiguous.
For years I shot with Panasonic Lumix and Olympus.
And then, in a fit of madness, a quest for the sublime and untouchable normally, I saved up to buy the Leica M9 (black) very quickly after its release.
I didn't use it much, intimidated no doubt. And probably not ready.
I sold it. I also needed some money.

Then I fell in love with the Fuji X series. I got everything. X100, X100s, X-E1, X-T1, X-Pro2, X-T3, .... and more... (like the X100V a few weeks only...)
I was seduced by the look and especially the ease and the way to set the exposure triangle, by the film recipes, ...
The X-Pro3 made me even more interested in the "film camera" side, without the film.
The best of all worlds was there, in front of me. This film and analogue side, without the "lab" development.

Passionate, I tell you... as you are. I enjoy to read, to watch from all horizons, nationalities, times, ... That's how I learned the release of the M11. I asked myself if I was ready. And ready to spend what it takes to get it. I felt ready but not for the expense.

Then the distant memory of the M9 comes back to me... And I try to find information and see if I could find a good opportunity to buy it.
I find it, a silver M9-P, with the sensor replaced in 2019, in near new condition. My heart was racing by the time I got it. I still remember the ringing of the doorbell. And the high fives that followed. 
I've had it for 2 months, it sits next to my X-Pro3 (which is currently gathering dust).

I'm ready, that's clear. But I still need time to tame the beast, to master the light sometimes and to come down to the level of a film camera (you know what I mean --> speed, ISO, ...)
When everything is aligned, it's fantastic both in BW and in colour. The 18 megapixels are quite enough (I did some large Fuji prints in 150x50 with just that.

In short, I sometimes (or often) scream at myself for missing but I cry with happiness many other times. It's a fantastic camera.

I read here and there, here and elsewhere, so many criticisms about this or that camera but in the end, the important thing is to be honest with yourself and that it suits you. You have to be one with it. You need to know and recognise the strengths and weaknesses of your camera. Turn weaknesses into strengths, or at least avoid bringing them up. Then only the strengths remain

Have a good photo !

 

By the way, look at the red  (jpeg, SOOC).

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Edited April 14, 2022 by Pixtreet
Correction of english sentences

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[Pintpot]

You are most welcome, enjoy your Leica - nice red BTW 😁

[Ko.Fe.]

I have seen many Fuji converts at LUF. It takes long for some to realize what I saw right on first day of X100 release. It is a mockup of Leica.  

So, full circle in OP, but it is better late than never  .

Our relatives and near by Brussel and each have two children, BTW.

[jaapv]

On 4/14/2022 at 2:30 PM, Pixtreet said:

Hello everyone, 

I am a passionate amateur photographer. I live in Belgium, in Brussels. 46 years old and 2 children.

I became passionate about photography and discovered that I was doing it very badly in the late 90's when I was hired as an accountant in a photo production agency (and more).
Then digital came along very quickly and accelerated my interest. I had little interest in film cameras actually. Strangely enough, my background will show that this is quite ambiguous.
For years I shot with Panasonic Lumix and Olympus.
And then, in a fit of madness, a quest for the sublime and untouchable normally, I saved up to buy the Leica M9 (black) very quickly after its release.
I didn't use it much, intimidated no doubt. And probably not ready.
I sold it. I also needed some money.

Then I fell in love with the Fuji X series. I got everything. X100, X100s, X-E1, X-T1, X-Pro2, X-T3, .... and more... (like the X100V a few weeks only...)
I was seduced by the look and especially the ease and the way to set the exposure triangle, by the film recipes, ...
The X-Pro3 made me even more interested in the "film camera" side, without the film.
The best of all worlds was there, in front of me. This film and analogue side, without the "lab" development.

Passionate, I tell you... as you are. I enjoy to read, to watch from all horizons, nationalities, times, ... That's how I learned the release of the M11. I asked myself if I was ready. And ready to spend what it takes to get it. I felt ready but not for the expense.

Then the distant memory of the M9 comes back to me... And I try to find information and see if I could find a good opportunity to buy it.
I find it, a silver M9-P, with the sensor replaced in 2019, in near new condition. My heart was racing by the time I got it. I still remember the ringing of the doorbell. And the high fives that followed. 
I've had it for 2 months, it sits next to my X-Pro3 (which is currently gathering dust).

I'm ready, that's clear. But I still need time to tame the beast, to master the light sometimes and to come down to the level of a film camera (you know what I mean --> speed, ISO, ...)
When everything is aligned, it's fantastic both in BW and in colour. The 18 megapixels are quite enough (I did some large Fuji prints in 150x50 with just that.

In short, I sometimes (or often) scream at myself for missing but I cry with happiness many other times. It's a fantastic camera.

I read here and there, here and elsewhere, so many criticisms about this or that camera but in the end, the important thing is to be honest with yourself and that it suits you. You have to be one with it. You need to know and recognise the strengths and weaknesses of your camera. Turn weaknesses into strengths, or at least avoid bringing them up. Then only the strengths remain

Have a good photo !

 

By the way, look at the red  (jpeg, SOOC).

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It is probably on the original firmware. Leica tamed the reds with an update.

[Ray Vonn]

Of course there are no posers amongst us Leica owners, oh no, and we're all grown up because we can afford it.

[Pixtreet]

H everyone,

 

Disappointed about comment(s) of some.

 

Poser ? X-Pro3 ? Or another. Wait, stop a minute. 

 

And read my last sentence : 

I read here and there, here and elsewhere, so many criticisms about this or that camera but in the end, the important thing is to be honest with yourself and that it suits you. You have to be one with it. You need to know and recognise the strengths and weaknesses of your camera. Turn weaknesses into strengths, or at least avoid bringing them up. Then only the strengths remain 

 

Oh, just to add some consistence... My previous boss (the one from the photo agency) wins, won, will won for sure, a lot of award, working , for more that 10 years now, with a X-Pro1 and still now, with a X-Pro2.

 

He's a belgian, 60, travelling around the world... https://alainschroeder.myportfolio.com/

 

Please, stop stop stop saying there is only one brand, one camera. This is stupid. Really. Stay open.

Edited April 17, 2022 by Pixtreet

[IkarusJohn]

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Enjoy your camera, and don’t waste too much time worrying about what people say here - most of the comment on this forum is helpful, wise and entertaining.  You just need to filter the rest …

The M9-P is a great camera, and if it encourages you to take photos you enjoy, then it is perfect for you.  What lens are you using?

[Pixtreet]

13 hours ago, IkarusJohn said:

Enjoy your camera, and don’t waste too much time worrying about what people say here - most of the comment on this forum is helpful, wise and entertaining.  You just need to filter the rest …

The M9-P is a great camera, and if it encourages you to take photos you enjoy, then it is perfect for you.  What lens are you using?

Thanks, you're right. But when a comment is in one of my subject, I can't resist to comment

I only have Voigtlander and 1 TTartisan :

- 21 color skopar f4 (bought for my X-Pro3 so I don't use it on the Leica)

- 28 utlron f2

- 35 ultron f2

- 50 heliar f1.5 (very vintage wide open and then sharp !)

- The TT is a 28 f5.6, very useful and cool for streetphotography.

Have a nice day !

[Pixtreet]

Wow wow, just add a new one !

Voigtländer 40mm f2.8 Heliar.

Great lens !

For many reasons : 

- Look

- Size

- Build quality

- Quality of the images

- Focal lenght is my fav. one. I don't care not to have the 40mm lines. I uses the 35mm lines, knowing and managing the small difference).

This one with the TTartisan 28mm f5.6 are my favourite duo

Have a nice day !

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