akiralx Posted February 13, 2009 Share #1 Posted February 13, 2009 Advertisement (gone after registration) I haven't shot film for many years and now use 2 Nikon dSLRs and an M8. I'm thinking of also getting a film M for b/w work. I'm looking at an M7 rather than an M6 as I feel anything else would be too hard for me without metering. Leaning towards a 0.58 as I wear glasses, and tend to shoot in the 28 - 75 range (on the M8). Has anyone else gone from an M8 first to a film M - it seems that understandably most photographers gp the other way. One simple question - where do UK users get their film developed and printed? I used to print but that was 25+ years ago. BTW are Leica Passports transferrable to new owners? Thanks for any assistance. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Doc Henry Posted February 13, 2009 Share #2 Posted February 13, 2009 I haven't shot film for many years and now use 2 Nikon dSLRs and an M8. I'm thinking of also getting a film M for b/w work. I'm looking at an M7 rather than an M6 as I feel anything else would be too hard for me without metering. Leaning towards a 0.58 as I wear glasses, and tend to shoot in the 28 - 75 range (on the M8). Has anyone else gone from an M8 first to a film M - it seems that understandably most photographers gp the other way. One simple question - where do UK users get their film developed and printed? I used to print but that was 25+ years ago. BTW are Leica Passports transferrable to new owners? Thanks for any assistance. Hi Akira, Good idea to have a second M I have both, i mean two M8 and one M7 because i want to keep film camera ! I don't regret this choice. Recently, i took several and identical pictures with both cameras * * About color,we have more rich colors in M7 film than in M8,more "matter"as said my Leica advisor. I don't like post-process. The M7 is better than M6 for its easiness and the silence for the shutter-release,according to me * * You can see these tests here : http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/landscape-travel/74842-champagne-vineyard-winter.html http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/people/77027-louvre-movement.html Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Henry Posted February 13, 2009 Share #3 Posted February 13, 2009 ....I shot during 37 years with a reflex system like you , but always with Leica cameras not Nikon (sorry). I have first a Leicaflex SL (very "mechanical") after a R4S and now i have also a R8 for macro photography and film. So you see,i am like you. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
microview Posted February 13, 2009 Share #4 Posted February 13, 2009 BTW are Leica Passports transferrable to new owners? Yes if they are not time expired. Proof of purchase+original passport, post to Leica UK to record transfer of ownership etc. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
innerimager Posted February 13, 2009 Share #5 Posted February 13, 2009 Alex- I have been on the same path. After years of Nikon DSLR, to the M8, added an M7, recently a second M7. (0.72 and 0.85). The M7 is my favorite camera to shoot over any I have used. I love it's solid feel, and ultra quiet shutter. It meters extremely accurately and is easy to compensate for when AE is fooled by the scene. I use a motor winder as well. I shoot almost entirely ilford XP2, a C41 B&W film that I get developed at the local 20 minute shop. They are careful not to touch the film. I then scan with a nikon 5000 using either Vuescan or Nikonscan. Despite ending up as a digital file, I find there is a film quality to the images that is tangible and separates them from my M8 conversions. Whether it's being more careful with acquisition using film, not being distracted by chimping, or whatever reason, I find I like a higher percentage of my film captures than digital. And again, I absolutely love the M7! best....Peter Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
alun Posted February 13, 2009 Share #6 Posted February 13, 2009 Alex, You could of course go for either a 0.58 M7 or M6 (classic or TTL) and you would have metering. The only truly tangible difference is the M7's AE mode. I use 0.58 versions of both and as a lifelong glasses wearer find the lower mag viewfinder a boon. Your experience may vary but I can say that the 35mm framelines are entirely visible to me when I use the 0.58 (and when I say that I mean entirely visible all at the same time); 28mm framelines are all visible but I do have to change my angle of view to see all four framelines.... As regards processing, I rarely shoot B&W but my working method may still suit: I have film developed and scanned to CD (typically at 18Mb). This costs a total of about GBP 7.00 per roll -- not cheap I suppose but still a lot less trouble than scanning personally -- and I then work from scans selected from the CD. I like this method because it means you have the neg, the CD *and* the adjusted image on your HD. Some B&W pro labs are mentioned here: Pro Lab recommendations in the UK? - Photo.net Film and Processing Forum Personally I use Metrocolourlab I hope this helps. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Henry Posted February 13, 2009 Share #7 Posted February 13, 2009 Advertisement (gone after registration) "Has anyone else gone from an M8 first to a film M - it seems that understandably most photographers gp the other way. One simple question - where do UK users get their film developed and printed? I used to print but that was 25+ years ago." For this question,i give my color film roll to my Leica center for 6 Euros/roll of 36 . Sometimes i ask him to download inside a CD for me. For b&w film, i develop my negative myself in my laboratory and i scan with my Epson V700. I also use Ilford but sometimes Fuji Neopan or Kodak. Regards Henry Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtsens1 Posted February 13, 2009 Share #8 Posted February 13, 2009 I'm rather new to Leica's, but did start on DSLRs and went to an M8. I recently added an M7, and rediscovering film, and developing my own B&W. I find they compliment eachother very well. Especially when I have the wrong film loaded for what I intend to shoot that day, I just switch to the M8. So your not alone. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotteci Posted February 13, 2009 Share #9 Posted February 13, 2009 I started with an M8, sold it, and bought a mint M6 with lots of cash to spare. I don't regret the decision at all. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mhulbert Posted February 14, 2009 Share #10 Posted February 14, 2009 "Leaning towards a 0.58 as I wear glasses, and tend to shoot in the 28 - 75 range (on the M8)." I wear glasses and get on fine with the .72 with 35 and 50 (and with my 21 I am using the CV viewfinder anyway and that is great). So, the best thing to do is -- even if you are going to buy online -- get hold of one and get it up to your eye to give it a shot with to check the framelines in all the different positions. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
E.M Posted February 14, 2009 Share #11 Posted February 14, 2009 same here, I wear glasses and use a .72 without problems. I like the better focus-accuracy, a lux 35 being my main lens. Etienne Michiels Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
earleygallery Posted February 14, 2009 Share #12 Posted February 14, 2009 Just to clarify, the Leica CL, M5, M6, M6TTL, M7 & MP all have built in meters. The M7 is also AE. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
atufte Posted February 14, 2009 Share #13 Posted February 14, 2009 I haven't shot film for many years and now use 2 Nikon dSLRs and an M8. I'm thinking of also getting a film M for b/w work. I'm looking at an M7 rather than an M6 as I feel anything else would be too hard for me without metering. Leaning towards a 0.58 as I wear glasses, and tend to shoot in the 28 - 75 range (on the M8). Has anyone else gone from an M8 first to a film M - it seems that understandably most photographers gp the other way. One simple question - where do UK users get their film developed and printed? I used to print but that was 25+ years ago. BTW are Leica Passports transferrable to new owners? Thanks for any assistance. I did the exact same thing, used the M8 + DSLR for years, but is now back mainly shooting with my two M6 classic's again, i'ts a blast, and i now have a complete darkroom with a Jobo ATL and everything i need for a perfect workflow, take pictures during the day, develop in the afternoon, and scan in the evenings....all though i love digital, there is something magical about using film which is much more genuine, and the fact that i have a negative (a real one) makes me much more relaxed about the future of my images, rather then only having a file (scary when you are getting over the 4TB limit, which i have...) I sold my M7 and bought two M6 classic's instead, so i can have ISO 400 in one and ISO 1600 in the other, (or color in one an B&W in the other) and i use both of them without batteries with a small light meter Gossen DIgisix, i got fed up with the M7 not working due to batteries being drained, and love to be able to shoot without batteries at all, back to basic, you might say, and i'm back for good :-) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sgoetzin Posted February 14, 2009 Share #14 Posted February 14, 2009 After a small time spending with a DSLR, I sold the DSLR I bought a M6 + 35 cron asph. I never regret the choice.I have access to fully equipped darkroom and I develop the films and make the prints (RC + FB) myself. As a computer programmer I work on computer the whole week trough and I hate sitting in front of a computer during my spare time. Serge Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
akiralx Posted February 14, 2009 Author Share #15 Posted February 14, 2009 Many thanks - an M5 or M6 is a possibility but now I know I can get a little electronic meter (Contex?) I may even look at an M2 to start with as not sure how much film I'll be using, and there is a cost implication, bearing in mind I have the 24 Elmar on order... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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