biglouis Posted September 5, 2008 Share #1 Posted September 5, 2008 Advertisement (gone after registration) I'm in the process of revamping my web site and as always I review all my pictures deciding which ones to put up and which ones to dispose of. This is not the first time, though, that when I review my frames that some of the film captures I took with the M6 which owned for about 6 months really stand out. I know this is not logical, after all I sold the M6 to help purchase my M8. Still, I'm really getting a hankering for having a film camera again. Somebody talk me out of it before I act on the impulse! LouisB Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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andym911 Posted September 5, 2008 Share #2 Posted September 5, 2008 Louis, if you want talking out of it maybe post this on a Canon forum:D Seriously, go get a CL at half the price and enjoy a superior shooting experience with the same glass. Let us know how long it takes before you make that call;) Andy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
biglouis Posted September 5, 2008 Author Share #3 Posted September 5, 2008 Louis, if you want talking out of it maybe post this on a Canon forum:D Seriously, go get a CL at half the price and enjoy a superior shooting experience with the same glass. Let us know how long it takes before you make that call;) Andy Funny you should mention it because I was actually looking at a Minolta CLE. If I recall the mythology correctly this is the camera which was so like a M7 that Leica wanted it killed off. The only question I have concerns reliability. LouisB Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wizard Posted September 5, 2008 Share #4 Posted September 5, 2008 The only question I have concerns reliability. LouisB I've had mine for years, no problems whatsoever. Great little camera, although focussing accuracy is somewhat limited due to the small rangefinder base length. Still use it occasionally, and it performs well. An M-Leica is an M-Leica, however, if you know what I mean ... Cheers, Andy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickp13 Posted September 5, 2008 Share #5 Posted September 5, 2008 all right. you made the move from analog m6 to digital m8, and you're taking great pictures with it. so why on earth would you take a step backwards and return to film? are you nuts??? by the way, i felt i needed a backup camera for my m8 and wanted to stay with the same lenses. soooooooooooooooo, my new/old m3 just arrived in the mail. beat up, dented, totally mechanical, handles perfectly, quiet, with jewel-like precision evident throughout. good luck with your decision. (there's a nice looking MP for sale in the forum right now ..........................) cheers rick 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/61974-talk-me-out-of-it/?do=findComment&comment=645080'>More sharing options...
earleygallery Posted September 5, 2008 Share #6 Posted September 5, 2008 Louis, You know it makes sense. Film is just 'different' and so is the feel of a film Leica. Our senses play an important role in the making of an image, and that's what you are probably noticing when you look at those old photos. So which one is it going to be?...... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_livsey Posted September 5, 2008 Share #7 Posted September 5, 2008 Advertisement (gone after registration) M2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andym911 Posted September 5, 2008 Share #8 Posted September 5, 2008 Funny you should mention it because I was actually looking at a Minolta CLE. If I recall the mythology correctly this is the camera which was so like a M7 that Leica wanted it killed off. The only question I have concerns reliability. LouisB had mine CLA'd and its sweet as an M6 with better metering and user friendly. I have no issues whatsoever with focus even tho the rangefinder base is shorter. Whatever......lots of good mechanical film cameras out there for small potatoes. enjoy the hunt andy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wizard Posted September 5, 2008 Share #9 Posted September 5, 2008 had mine CLA'd ... Andy, where did you have your CLE CLA'd? Mine may need a CLA sooner or later, given its age. Andy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andym911 Posted September 5, 2008 Share #10 Posted September 5, 2008 Wizard I had mine done in Dusseldorf here where I live, I don't know if you are in Europe? The company is called paepke fototechnik Siemensstr. 43 40227 Düsseldorf Tel: 0211 - 98 68 88 0 / Fax: 0211 - 98 68 88 29 He services all Leica models and Rollei, very reliable and very trustworthy.I have had several cameras done by him and was always extremely satisfied. regards andy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ndjambrose Posted September 5, 2008 Share #11 Posted September 5, 2008 You won't find anyone here to talk you out of it. I own an M8 and MP. The MP is the one camera I'll never sell, and I often use it in preference to the M8. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andym911 Posted September 5, 2008 Share #12 Posted September 5, 2008 sorry I meant Andy not WIZARD:o Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
biglouis Posted September 5, 2008 Author Share #13 Posted September 5, 2008 Louis, You know it makes sense. Film is just 'different' and so is the feel of a film Leica. Our senses play an important role in the making of an image, and that's what you are probably noticing when you look at those old photos. So which one is it going to be?...... James Very eloquently put. I think you've hit on what it is I feel when I see some of my film captures. As to which camera, I'm leaning towards a M4-2 or M4-P with a Leica meter of some kind? Any advice on that sort of choice? LouisB Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MPerson Posted September 5, 2008 Share #14 Posted September 5, 2008 Somebody talk me out of it before I act on the impulse! LouisB Nope and I am experiencing serious deja vu here Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_livsey Posted September 5, 2008 Share #15 Posted September 5, 2008 I know I said M2 but in an effort to keep the demand and thus prices down consider the Contax T series perhaps ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andym911 Posted September 5, 2008 Share #16 Posted September 5, 2008 I know I said M2 but in an effort to keep the demand and thus prices down consider the Contax T series perhaps ? :D .....yes give that crappy CL a swerve as well while you're at it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wizard Posted September 5, 2008 Share #17 Posted September 5, 2008 sorry I meant Andy not WIZARD:o Same person behind both names, no problem . Thanks for the info, I am from Oktoberfest-City, so it would not be a problem for me to send the camera to Düsseldorf. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian Lord Posted September 5, 2008 Share #18 Posted September 5, 2008 Lose the M8 and go back to film - it is just so much more rewarding I find. The deferral of gratification and the need to take care with shots due to finite numbers, along with, to my eyes, more pleasing images and grain, are the main reasons. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
biglouis Posted September 5, 2008 Author Share #19 Posted September 5, 2008 Nope and I am experiencing serious deja vu here Andy, you are so right! The responses have been interesting - I'll have to think about it. Thanks for the advice. LouisB Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bill Posted September 5, 2008 Share #20 Posted September 5, 2008 M2 Regards, Bill Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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