colint544 Posted September 19, 2022 Share #381 Posted September 19, 2022 Advertisement (gone after registration) 30 minutes ago, Mike Rawcs said: Thanks for Grainydays, Colin. I must admit (again) to an itch for a film camera, but a recent search for colour negative film stock drew a blank. Is this a normal occurrence these days? Cheers, Mike. I love that guy. His obsession with Edward Hopper really shows through, and his enthusiasm is infectious. Plus he's very funny. Where are you searching for film? I get mine either from my local Snappy Snaps, or online at Wex Photo Video. They're both often out of stock, and constantly back ordered, but I just keep checking. You don't usually need to wait too long. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted September 19, 2022 Posted September 19, 2022 Hi colint544, Take a look here New Leica M6 Film Camera. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
adan Posted September 19, 2022 Share #382 Posted September 19, 2022 49 minutes ago, 28framelines said: No, no, no. It’s a Leica M2-4p, I already have one of those - M2 upgraded by someone to M4 loading and frame-lines. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Rawcs Posted September 19, 2022 Share #383 Posted September 19, 2022 Thanks Colin (love your photography btw) and Bags27 for the film advice. I'll keep watching Wex. Good to hear that film is so popular, both here and the U.S. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huss Posted September 19, 2022 Share #384 Posted September 19, 2022 1 hour ago, Mike Rawcs said: Thanks for Grainydays, Colin. I must admit (again) to an itch for a film camera, but a recent search for colour negative film stock drew a blank. Is this a normal occurrence these days? Not sure of your location, but in the US it is available at many places. The problem is there are a couple of really big retails stores (one called B&H) who often are out of stock and it seems some people only shop there. So if they see it out of stock there, they end their search! 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
1joel1 Posted September 19, 2022 Share #385 Posted September 19, 2022 The only update to film M cameras that I would like to see is a variable diopter. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hdmesa Posted September 19, 2022 Share #386 Posted September 19, 2022 On 9/18/2022 at 5:17 AM, Al Brown said: This is now out https://leicarumors.com/2022/09/16/breaking-leica-will-bring-back-to-life-the-m6-film-camera.aspx/ Man there is some hate in the comments over yonder... “Breaking”? It was breaking here back in January. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Brown Posted September 19, 2022 Share #387 Posted September 19, 2022 Advertisement (gone after registration) 43 minutes ago, hdmesa said: “Breaking”? It was breaking here back in January. It was breaking so bad the broker was eventually broken off. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BradS Posted September 19, 2022 Share #388 Posted September 19, 2022 On 9/2/2022 at 11:51 AM, madNbad said: The few remaining camera companies all use a composite material around a titanium frame. … Titanium ??? All companies ??? False. Nikons use magnesium alloy - same as Leica. I suspect Canon does too. 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
madNbad Posted September 19, 2022 Share #389 Posted September 19, 2022 10 minutes ago, BradS said: Titanium ??? All companies ??? False. Nikons use magnesium alloy - same as Leica. I suspect Canon does too. Titanium, magnesium, cast iron, doesn’t matter. New M6! Woohoo? 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BradS Posted September 20, 2022 Share #390 Posted September 20, 2022 1 hour ago, madNbad said: Titanium, magnesium, cast iron, doesn’t matter. New M6! Woohoo? Ah, yes. I get it now. I apologize for taking things too seriously. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnwolf Posted September 20, 2022 Share #391 Posted September 20, 2022 7 hours ago, Jeremy Bunting said: I just purchased a Leica M2 to compliment my M11. I'm assuming the new film model will cost many times what the M2 cost me ($1400 w/ recent CLA by YYe), so hopefully the fomo won't be too severe. It's my first film camera, so I can't justify a huge spend so soon after the M11. Did I make a mistake? How nice. Congratulations. Bur yes, you made a mistake....getting the M11. Seriously, enjoy! And by all means, give BW home processing a try. John 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
madNbad Posted September 20, 2022 Share #392 Posted September 20, 2022 12 minutes ago, BradS said: Ah, yes. I get it now. I apologize for taking things too seriously. Thanks for the information. It’s not like I did any actual research into modern camera construction. I just really like the idea of a modern M body. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunyforreal Posted September 20, 2022 Share #393 Posted September 20, 2022 2 hours ago, madNbad said: Thanks for the information. It’s not like I did any actual research into modern camera construction. I just really like the idea of a modern M body. Let’s be real. Most Leica’s are made out of at least 50% unobtainium 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huss Posted September 20, 2022 Share #394 Posted September 20, 2022 I feel like I need to be put out of my misery. One way or another I need to know.. And I am not even sure why! 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casual_photo_enjoyer Posted September 20, 2022 Share #395 Posted September 20, 2022 I’m excited for this but I think whatever it is getting hold of one is going to be the real disappointment. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianman Posted September 20, 2022 Share #396 Posted September 20, 2022 1 hour ago, Huss said: I feel like I need to be put out of my misery. One way or another I need to know.. And I am not even sure why! I could understand why photographers who could never afford a Leica film body would be excited IF the rumoured camera becomes reality at a much lower price. Which is seriously doubt btw. But why are people here getting all excited. Like you, I cannot understand it. We already own probably a number of Leica film bodies and it would seem a lot of us also have beautiful Nikons, so what would a new body with most likely zero new features bring us? 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mediumformula Posted September 20, 2022 Share #397 Posted September 20, 2022 1 hour ago, ianman said: I could understand why photographers who could never afford a Leica film body would be excited IF the rumoured camera becomes reality at a much lower price. Which is seriously doubt btw. But why are people here getting all excited. Like you, I cannot understand it. We already own probably a number of Leica film bodies and it would seem a lot of us also have beautiful Nikons, so what would a new body with most likely zero new features bring us? As film shooters it benefits us to have other people coming into the hobby and having an overall healthy film camera/product ecosystem. It means more film stocks could be developed or revived, more darkrooms open, more knowledge and energy coming into the industry. Even if I never buy a lesser expensive new film M I think that it benefits me if it exists because I don't live in a bubble. 6 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casual_photo_enjoyer Posted September 20, 2022 Share #398 Posted September 20, 2022 2 hours ago, ianman said: I could understand why photographers who could never afford a Leica film body would be excited IF the rumoured camera becomes reality at a much lower price. Which is seriously doubt btw. But why are people here getting all excited. Like you, I cannot understand it. We already own probably a number of Leica film bodies and it would seem a lot of us also have beautiful Nikons, so what would a new body with most likely zero new features bring us? I’m excited because IF the price is lower than the current M’s it will give people a chance to own a repairable metered M body rather than having to rely on paying over the top prices for used un repairable M6’s as is the case now. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casual_photo_enjoyer Posted September 20, 2022 Share #399 Posted September 20, 2022 Also let’s be honest - they Leica hype is only growing and if they have any sense they will be producing cameras faster and quicker than previously if they want to capitalise on the current uptrend. imo. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anbaric Posted September 20, 2022 Share #400 Posted September 20, 2022 On 9/19/2022 at 6:41 PM, FilmSpiel said: I‘m sorry that all doesnt make sense to me. And it would be the First time since years (summarits) that Leica will sell a budget product. but anyways. I told my camera store to get on a black list, in case something like that exists for a new analog modell 😀 Leica's idea of 'budget' may well be 95% of the current price. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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