Desmo, really like those last two. Question, how do you like your m5? I picked one up this week and running a roll through it. After getting used to the small size of my iiif and my tiny cl, this thing is a beast!
Desmo, really like those last two. Question, how do you like your m5? I picked one up this week and running a roll through it. After getting used to the small size of my iiif and my tiny cl, this thing is a beast!
I love love love the M5. For film Ms, I also use the M7, M3 DS and SS, MdA, 1f.
The two best serious shooters - where speed and exposure accuracy is key - are the M5 and the M7.
The M7 is great w/ the very accurate weighted AE metering, and locking the shutter speed with a half press of the shutter button. But the only info in the VF is the LED shutter speeds, or if in manual exposure, just the arrows.
The M5 (manual only) shows shutter speeds (as you know as you have one!) as well as the metered readings. This is much more info than the M7, and of course more than anything else Leica offers in the M series, including the M240.
The overhanging shutter speed dial is fantastic. The spot metering rocks. The film rewind is quicker and much stronger (not angled) than other 'recent' Ms, and it remains out of the way until needed. The size works great with larger lenses. I have it paired up with a CV 35 1.2, which feels ungainly on other Ms, but perfect on the M5. Spot metering is great.
And then there is the design. That Mid 1970's German industrial ethos. Designed for function over form. A standout from the crowd. It's easy to be a regular M shooter, an M5 sets you apart.
astrodave wrote:
Great subdued colors here really match the scene. I love shooting with my land camera....a real 'ice-breaker' in groups or on the street!
Thanks, it took me a couple of packs but I'm finally bonding with my 250. I had to "calibrate" the meter and learn what scenes really work. I'm really starting to enjoy instant film (I should stop eyeing 195's and FP1's).
VTHokiEE06 wrote:
Thanks, it took me a couple of packs but I'm finally bonding with my 250. I had to "calibrate" the meter and learn what scenes really work. I'm really starting to enjoy instant film (I should stop eyeing 195's and FP1's).
Sadly, aside from INSTAX and impossible, instant film is a quickly dying species. Fujifilm has no commitment to the FP series film.
Desmolicious wrote:
I love love love the M5. For film Ms, I also use the M7, M3 DS and SS, MdA, 1f.
The two best serious shooters - where speed and exposure accuracy is key - are the M5 and the M7.
The M7 is great w/ the very accurate weighted AE metering, and locking the shutter speed with a half press of the shutter button. But the only info in the VF is the LED shutter speeds, or if in manual exposure, just the arrows.
The M5 (manual only) shows shutter speeds (as you know as you have one!) as well as the metered readings. This is much more info than the M7, and of course more than anything else Leica offers in the M series, including the M240.
The overhanging shutter speed dial is fantastic. The spot metering rocks. The film rewind is quicker and much stronger (not angled) than other 'recent' Ms, and it remains out of the way until needed. The size works great with larger lenses. I have it paired up with a CV 35 1.2, which feels ungainly on other Ms, but perfect on the M5. Spot metering is great.
And then there is the design. That Mid 1970's German industrial ethos. Designed for function over form. A standout from the crowd. It's easy to be a regular M shooter, an M5 sets you apart.
Well I just finished a roll from it today. Made a paracord camera strap for it and am ready for business. I have gotten so used to my iiif that the m5 is actually slower for me. Take me a few rolls to get used to it. FWIW, it is a 3 lug black chrome version. I also love the 70's industrial design
Jon Buffington wrote:
It sure is! A fine performer for cheap. The 50 is even better.
I'm a big fan of the Series E line. I must have had a turd of a 28 though, my copy was never sharp. All fine details were water colored at best. My 50, 100, 135, and 75-150 were/are great! My 100 was damaged by a friend and I sold the 135 for some reason I don't remember. I have two of the 50's and the zoom. Fine performers for the price.
