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p.4 #1 · p.4 #1 · •Hands-On• Leica DMR

glenerrolrd wrote:
After following the original DMR Bible from its inception, I finally made the full commitment by purchasing Kurt s R9/DMR and his full Telyt system(280,400,1x,1.4x and2x). I know from the thread that you can benefit by tuning the R9 to a specific screen and magnifier. So far looks pretty spectacular and I was using Leica and Zeiss lenses on my 5D.

Talk about jumping in with both feet

Glad Kurt was able to find a home for his gear and that the buyer is a member of the FM family.

David

Dec 29, 2006 at 05:42 PM

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p.4 #2 · p.4 #2 · •Hands-On• Leica DMR

It worked out well for both parties. Hopefully, everything is fine-tuned for Roger's benefit...he's a very nice guy.

Dec 29, 2006 at 06:00 PM

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p.4 #3 · p.4 #3 · •Hands-On• Leica DMR

kidigital wrote:
It worked out well for both parties. Hopefully, everything is fine-tuned for Roger's benefit...he's a very nice guy.

I'm hoping that more and more people discover the DMR as it is a fantastic image-making machine. I haven't totally abandoned ship ... I'll be back with the R10. I just need to simplify my gear load for awhile ... I haven't had as much time lately to shoot with the really long glass. Might as well put it into someone's hands who has the time to really appreciate it.

Kurt
Kurt Is that the Leica Groundglass Screen you left in the R9 ..it seems perfect for the 80 1.4...I am blesssed with great eyesight and can focus this in an almost dark room ..the eyepiece magnifier also gets a 2 thumbs up. Did a focus test at 4 feet 80 1.4 DOF width of a line of type thats amazing.

Dec 29, 2006 at 07:00 PM

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p.4 #4 · p.4 #4 · •Hands-On• Leica DMR

Yep...at least on this DMR, it is the perfect combination. It makes working with the 80lux pure joy.

Dec 29, 2006 at 09:16 PM

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p.4 #5 · p.4 #5 · •Hands-On• Leica DMR

Anyone have any advice on sensor cleaning? I have a couple of (stuck) specks of dust on my DMR, and not sure what to use to get them off. I hope its not a "send it to NJ" solution.

Leica has specific recommendations in their manual, but are those items available here in the US?

Any help would be great. Thanks, and happy new year, all members present and absent.

Geoff

Dec 29, 2006 at 11:46 PM

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p.4 #6 · p.4 #6 · •Hands-On• Leica DMR

t_streng wrote:
Some seem to be interested to have a look into this thread.....

http://www.pbase.com/tstreng/image/64764010.jpg

It's a Fossa, native to the island of Madagascar. It's related to the moongoose.

Dec 29, 2006 at 11:55 PM

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p.4 #7 · p.4 #7 · •Hands-On• Leica DMR

geoffreyg wrote:
Anyone have any advice on sensor cleaning? I have a couple of (stuck) specks of dust on my DMR, and not sure what to use to get them off. I hope its not a "send it to NJ" solution.

Leica has specific recommendations in their manual, but are those items available here in the US?

Any help would be great. Thanks, and happy new year, all members present and absent.

Geoff

Dear Goeff

Sensor swabs and eclipse solution work very well, esp stuck or grease (eg accidental finger brushing the sensor while trying to get the @#$%$# doo0r opened or closed.

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I've tried all,but this just works.
One or two passes, dries and seems perfect.

Regards
Victor

PS: the real trick is finding eclipse, since can't be shipped normally, too flammable. Penn camera has and other top line stores. Some MAY ship, but I think only ground.

Dec 30, 2006 at 11:36 AM

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p.4 #8 · p.4 #8 · •Hands-On• Leica DMR

What type of Quick Release brackets are you using on your DMR s? I use a RRS L bracket on my 5D and think it works great . Doesn t look like RRS or Kirk make an L bracket for the R9/DMR. Not sure I will like a small quick release plate because it will unbalance the camera when sitting on its base. Just saw that RRS has released an L bracket for the M8. Looking for experience.

Dec 30, 2006 at 06:02 PM

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p.4 #9 · p.4 #9 · •Hands-On• Leica DMR

I'm interested too, as I really like the RRS L-plate for my 1Ds.

I'd love to have one for the DMR.

I noticed too that RRS has an L-plate for the M8, but IMO it is less important because the M-system is quite light, so a tripod-centered weight is less important.
It is also not very much suited for closeups, where rotating the tripod head 90° could cause a visible shift in centering the framing.

On the DMR instead an L-plate would be quite useful.

Suggestions ?

Dec 30, 2006 at 07:19 PM

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p.4 #10 · p.4 #10 · •Hands-On• Leica DMR

Marco wrote:
I'm interested too, as I really like the RRS L-plate for my 1Ds.

I'd love to have one for the DMR.

I noticed too that RRS has an L-plate for the M8, but IMO it is less important because the M-system is quite light, so a tripod-centered weight is less important.
It is also not very much suited for closeups, where rotating the tripod head 90° could cause a visible shift in centering the framing.

On the DMR instead an L-plate would be quite useful.

Suggestions ?

We could always ask RRS or Kirk to make one for the DMR. I'd buy one if it weren't too outrageous.

I'm currently using the Kirk camera plate and their "universal" L-bracket, which bolts onto the the camera plate. Not nearly as nice a solution as the Kirk or RRS plates.

How much interest would there be in a RRS or Kirk L-bracket?

Dec 30, 2006 at 08:59 PM

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p.4 #11 · p.4 #11 · •Hands-On• Leica DMR

braindeadmac wrote:
Marco wrote:
I'm interested too, as I really like the RRS L-plate for my 1Ds.

I'd love to have one for the DMR.

I noticed too that RRS has an L-plate for the M8, but IMO it is less important because the M-system is quite light, so a tripod-centered weight is less important.
It is also not very much suited for closeups, where rotating the tripod head 90° could cause a visible shift in centering the framing.

On the DMR instead an L-plate would be quite useful.

Suggestions ?

[/quote
We could always ask RRS or Kirk to make one for the DMR. I'd buy one if...Show more →
You can put me on the list to prepay if RRS will make a batch. Having used their L bracket for over a year on the Canon 5D with Battery Pack, I miss the tight integration of their bracket with the body.

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Dec 30, 2006 at 09:05 PM

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p.4 #12 · p.4 #12 · •Hands-On• Leica DMR

glenerrolrd wrote:
braindeadmac wrote:
Marco wrote:
I'm interested too, as I really like the RRS L-plate for my 1Ds.

I'd love to have one for the DMR.

I noticed too that RRS has an L-plate for the M8, but IMO it is less important because the M-system is quite light, so a tripod-centered weight is less important.
It is also not very much suited for closeups, where rotating the tripod head 90° could cause a visible shift in centering the framing.

On the DMR instead an L-plate would be quite useful.

Suggestions ?

[/quote
We could always ask RRS or Kirk to make one for the DMR. I'd buy one...Show more →
You can put me on the list to prepay if RRS will make a batch. Having used their L bracket for over a year on the Canon 5D with Battery Pack, I miss the tight integration of their bracket with the body.

...Show more →

Me too

Woody Spedden
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Dec 31, 2006 at 10:43 AM

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p.4 #13 · p.4 #13 · •Hands-On• Leica DMR

Last sunrise in 2006, this is what it looked like this morning on these parts. And a happy and creative new year to you all!
DMR, 28 mm Elmarit.

Dec 31, 2006 at 11:09 AM

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p.4 #14 · p.4 #14 · •Hands-On• Leica DMR

Unfortunately the image above seems to be the last with the Leica for a while, my R8/DMR seems to have locked up completely

I removed the power module, opened the back and cleaned the sensor, then shut the back and remounted the PM, but probably touched the rewind button because the motor started to run. After a few seconds it stopped and after that the camera will not release. Everything else seems to work, review, menu, on/off button etc. I've removed the PM, opened the back to rotate the film sprocket wheel, cleaned contacts, etc., but nothing seems to work, I have even reinstalled firmware 1.1. Any suggestions?

Dec 31, 2006 at 11:22 AM

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p.4 #15 · p.4 #15 · •Hands-On• Leica DMR

Some more "comparison" shots with M8 and DMR

I am just blown away by the 15cv

cheers, tom

http://www.pbase.com/tstreng/dmr-m8

Dec 31, 2006 at 01:02 PM

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p.4 #16 · p.4 #16 · •Hands-On• Leica DMR

Last afternoon of the 2006 in Girona (Catalonia)
R9+DMR, Vario-Elmarit 28-90


	http://www.muray-assts.cat/clients/1466_girona/L1043509-001_1000.jpg

Edited by Muray on Aug 27, 2008 at 10:39 AM GMT

Dec 31, 2006 at 01:17 PM

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p.4 #17 · p.4 #17 · •Hands-On• Leica DMR

I like the calm water and the warm light. great shot!
happy new year, tom

Dec 31, 2006 at 01:38 PM

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p.4 #18 · p.4 #18 · •Hands-On• Leica DMR

Arne

Sorry to hear about the problem.

Here is the procedure from the manual. Did you do step number 2?

Notes on the use of the rewind release button
and the multiple exposure lever
• With the Digital-Modul-R attached, you should never
operate the camera’s rewind release button or its
multiple exposure lever.
• Always see to it before attaching the Digital-Modul-
R that the rewind release button is not locked in its
pressed position.
• After rewinding a film, the rewind release button is
always locked. Before attaching the Digital-Modul-R,
it must be unlocked manually.
1. To do so, open the camera’s back,
2. push the multiple exposure lever back once and
immediately return it to its resting position, and
3. rotate the film sprocket wheel as indicated in the
image.

Good luck with it and beautiful image as always.

cb

Dec 31, 2006 at 02:28 PM

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p.4 #19 · p.4 #19 · •Hands-On• Leica DMR

Thank you!
happy new year

Dec 31, 2006 at 02:31 PM

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p.4 #20 · p.4 #20 · •Hands-On• Leica DMR

cb: Many thanks, but as far as the procedure in the manual is concerned, that's excactly what I did, unfortunately to no avail. Perhaps other DMR owners have had the same problem...

Dec 31, 2006 at 03:37 PM

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