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Just a quick note to all my friends on the Nikon Forum...

I have been a diehard Nikon guy since the late 90's. I started collecting rare manual focus stuff, and have quite a nice collection. My stars are a LNIB 13mm F5.6, LN 10mm OP Fisheye 6mm F5.6, and my Noct.

In the late 90's I bought a Coolpix 990... and never looked back. I became more of gear guy than a shooter which has been a lot of fun, although I do shoot too I have met a ton of GREAT people on these forums.

So recently... a friend of mine bought a Leica Q, and then I did.

Turned out I loved the simplicity of it. A fixed focal length 28mm lens in a mirrorless body. Thought it would be tough to get used to. The small size and portability of it won me over. The EVF and sensor on the Q are very cool... and being a gear guy... I thought about getting a Leica SL. Basically an interchangeable lens mirrorless. Not being completely insane... I rationalized like we all do... "What can I sell to offset this madness?"

So the project began... I honestly looked at what I actually shot with. Most of my pics are in the 24-70 range. I had already sold off some bigger lenses I just never wanted to carry around. 200 F2 (sold for the 105 F1,4), 70-200 (wasn't using), 200-400 (wasn't using).

In the last few weeks... D810, D5, 24-70 VR, 105 1.4, Siggy 24, Siggy 50. More to go... but moving in the right direction

So... I am switching things up a bit for now. For now... this is my new kit. Leica Q, Leica SL +24-90... and a 50mm Noctilux. I shopped around a bit... so I got some good deals... just in case the mood strikes me to switch it up.

It has been very "cathartic"... if any of you guys get my drift. Just wanted to vent a little to you guys...

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Dec 27, 2016 at 10:33 PM
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When you go to sell off those Nikon stars, let me know I may make it easy for you to find them a new home!

I too go through such cathartic events - it can be good for the soul.



Dec 27, 2016 at 10:44 PM
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jhinkey wrote:
When you go to sell off those Nikon stars, let me know I may make it easy for you to find them a new home!

I too go through such cathartic events - it can be good for the soul.


Selling those would feel like selling my family The AF stuff is stuff... those lenses were like searching for treasures. The hunt is the best part.

I had a NIB Noct that I bought for 1600... and then sold to fund a D4. I just replaced with a MINT no box sample. I actually put it up for sale here last week... but not going to sell now.

Good for the soul... I like that




Dec 27, 2016 at 10:54 PM
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Since your practically new D5 is now right here with me, I'm glad I was able to help with the "change up".

That last photo shows a very expensive lens so I can't help but be curious to see if more goodies hit the forum.

Glad this has been a positive experience for you Don.



Dec 27, 2016 at 11:21 PM
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Jonathan wrote:
Since your practically new D5 is now right here with me, I'm glad I was able to help with the "change up".

That last photo shows a very expensive lens so I can't help but be curious to see if more goodies hit the forum.

Glad this has been a positive experience for you Don.


Thanks buddy...we have known each other for a long time Glad you are happy with the D5!




Dec 27, 2016 at 11:25 PM
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Aww man. Getting an itch too!!


Dec 27, 2016 at 11:40 PM
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low325 wrote:
Aww man. Getting an itch too!!


Scratch it




Dec 27, 2016 at 11:41 PM
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Wow!


Dec 27, 2016 at 11:45 PM
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Wow big move! Good luck with everything. That Leica looks sweet


Dec 28, 2016 at 07:00 AM
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Dec 28, 2016 at 08:50 AM
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Nice stuff.

Question:

Did you try the rangefinder models?

If I ever moved to the red dot, or got one, I would go for an M.

However I understand the appeal of the SL and Q.



Dec 28, 2016 at 09:20 AM
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If I was to move on to Leica, I would have gone after exactly that setup. Very well done!


Dec 28, 2016 at 09:30 AM
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ariot wrote:
Nice stuff.

Question:

Did you try the rangefinder models?

If I ever moved to the red dot, or got one, I would go for an M.

However I understand the appeal of the SL and Q.


No never tried the RF's... wanted AF.

The SL is awesome for MF though... even easier to focus than the RF's. That makes the option to use MF available.




Dec 28, 2016 at 09:43 AM
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Surfnsun wrote:
If I was to move on to Leica, I would have gone after exactly that setup. Very well done!


Thanks!! Still getting used to nuances of the SL. With the 24-90 on it... it's still not a small package. The actual body is much smaller than the D5, and even the D810.

The Q is my "take with me everywhere" camera now...




Dec 28, 2016 at 09:45 AM
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I don't know. me, I try to improve on my shooting skills.

Edited on Jan 19, 2017 at 10:24 AM · View previous versions



Dec 28, 2016 at 10:00 AM
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sjms wrote:
I don't know. me I try to improve on my shooting skills.


Is there a reason I can't do that with a new system??

Just because you are happy with what you have doesn't mean people can't change things up... to each his own.

Seems to me that your posts are many times a bit condescending...







Dec 28, 2016 at 10:17 AM
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I've been discovering that the simpler my camera bag is, the more I concentrate on the images. For Leica I'm using a IIIc with Leica 28/35/50/90mm.


Kent in SD



Dec 28, 2016 at 10:19 AM
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DGC1 wrote:
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I'm still around... and always check out the Nikon forum.




Dec 28, 2016 at 10:24 AM
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Donzo98 wrote:
Is there a reason I can't do that with a new system??

Just because you are happy with what you have doesn't mean people can't change things up... to each his own.

Seems to me that your posts are many times a bit condescending...




is there a reason you can't do it with the old system?

have any of you all actually listened to yourselves when it comes to saying things a certain way? call it what you wish but its not condescending. I am far from "superior" in any way. maybe its something else, possibly a reflection at times?



Dec 28, 2016 at 10:25 AM
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sjms wrote:
is there a reason you can't do it with the old system?

have any of you all actually listened to yourselves when it comes to saying things a certain way? call it what you wish but its not condescending I am far from "superior" in any way. maybe its something else?


I most certainly can do it with the old system...

The simple reason is that I WANTED to switch. I liked the EVF of the Q... and thought that would translate into me liking the SL as well.

This comment that you made... "I don't know. me I try to improve on my shooting skills." seems that you think what I did was wrong in some way because YOU choose to improve your shooting skills. If you don't want to change equipment ever... that's fine. No one said you should.

I am sure that other people feel your posts are rude at times also... take that for what it it's worth. Maybe nothing!




Dec 28, 2016 at 10:35 AM
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