Fred Miranda wrote:
Update: I received my M10-R today, and Leica has successfully addressed all the problems I had with the camera. As no physical components were mentioned as replaced, it appears that the issue was related to the camera's software or firmware.
There was a repair item called "Adjust mask / frame selector". This could be what caused the lens detector issue. Although the frame selector seemed to be working fine before I sent the camera in.
I missed my m10-r black paint so I purchased another one, and a MP black paint to match. Sold my m10-p and m7. All on the boards here. What a great place!
lifeandmylens wrote:
I missed my m10-r black paint so I purchased another one, and a MP black paint to match. Sold my m10-p and m7. All on the boards here. What a great place!
That was months ago! If it was black paint I would’ve kept it. On the other hand the m10-r in black paint I’ve only used to test lenses. Film is just more fun. The MP .58 in BP is probably the only Leica I need but we'll see!
That was months ago! If it was black paint I would’ve kept it. On the other hand the m10-r in black paint I’ve only used to test lenses. Film is just more fun. The MP .58 in BP is probably the only Leica I need but we'll see!
The MP is superb but I prefer the uncluttered viewfinder experience of the M2, even though the patch is not as crispy.
Desmolicious wrote:
DAG will mask off the frame lines you don't want to see. Did it w mine.
Yep, I thought about sending my MP to DAG for this modification, but since I do shoot with the 75/135 focal lengths, I put this off. If I'm not shooting with these focal lengths and want a simpler finder, I just grab the M2.
Fred Miranda wrote:
Yep, I thought about sending my MP to DAG for this modification, but since I do shoot with the 75/135 focal lengths, I put this off. If I'm not shooting with these focal lengths and want a simpler finder, I just grab the M2.
The 75mm focal length always was weird to me. Too close to 50, I much prefer 90. Which is why I had the 75 masked off, especially because it reduces VF clutter.
Desmolicious wrote:
The 75mm focal length always was weird to me. Too close to 50, I much prefer 90. Which is why I had the 75 masked off, especially because it reduces VF clutter.
The dotted frameline is definitely distracting and takes some getting used to, but when using a 75mm lens, it's incredibly valuable!
Desmolicious wrote:
The 75mm focal length always was weird to me. Too close to 50, I much prefer 90. Which is why I had the 75 masked off, especially because it reduces VF clutter.
I started using the 75 mm frame lines after getting the CV 75/1.5 lens. Originally I also thought it is kind of a weird focal length to use between 50 and 90 mm, but now I can see why: it is IMO a great mix of short tele with telephotography background blur. Turns out I have used it more often than 50 mm lenses in recent past. Before I often used the combination of 3 lenses with my Leica M - 28 (or 35)/50/90 mm was common. Now I often just venture out with two lenses: 28 and 75 mm.
I admit that the frame lines 50/75 are very close. Several times I used the 50 mm frame lines to frame with the 75 mm lens since I am much more used to the 50 mm frame lines. I cut off some parts of the image I otherwise would have preferred to have.
Could someone confirm if the Leica M-D (Typ 262) black paint has the same glossy finish as the M10-R Black paint? I'm aware that the M-D is finished in black paint, but it appears slightly more matte to me.
I agree with most of what this wedding photographer had to say about the M10-R BP and the comparison to other Leica M cameras. I thought it was worth watching:
Fred Miranda wrote:
I agree with most of what this wedding photographer had to say about the M10-R BP and the comparison to other Leica M cameras. I thought it was worth watching:
I was all in once I saw his dog.
The 10r is the sweet spot for me. All the resolution I want, no magenta cast, no shutter closing/opening/closing delay, no worry of all the freezing issues. And I do prefer the old school base plate.
I don’t normally shoot digital cameras, but when I do, it is the Leica M10r….
Desmolicious wrote:
I was all in once I saw his dog.
The 10r is the sweet spot for me. All the resolution I want, no magenta cast, no shutter closing/opening/closing delay, no worry of all the freezing issues. And I do prefer the old school base plate.
I don’t normally shoot digital cameras, but when I do, it is the Leica M10r….
Same here. I gave the M11 plenty of chances and thought it had a lot of potential. There are several things about the camera that I just can't get behind, which were well pointed out in the review above. But at the end of the day, my heart belongs to the M10-R.
