Leica M/X/T/S/Q/CL/SL Picture Thread
p.1031 #1Leica M/X/T/S/Q/CL/SL Picture Thread
Just wanted to share something I learnt today from popflash. The guy I talked to every time is Alex and he told me that these are not used or demo camera. They are what the Leica calls QM2 units. These are the camera that leica quality check found to have cosmetic blemishes (close to none grossly). They don't sell them as new and they call stores like popflash to sell them. This is the reason they have like new 2yr warranty on it and not the used/refurbished leica warranty of 90days. It also seems leica controls the pricing too as popflash has a used leica M that is about 60 dollars more but has only 30 day warranty coz is what popflash is selling as used camera and not the leica QM2.
Nov 17, 2014 at 05:07 PM
p.1031 #3Leica M/X/T/S/Q/CL/SL Picture Thread
jfreak wrote:
Just wanted to share something I learnt today from popflash. The guy I talked to every time is Alex and he told me that these are not used or demo camera. They are what the Leica calls QM2 units. These are the camera that leica quality check found to have cosmetic blemishes (close to none grossly). They don't sell them as new and they call stores like popflash to sell them. This is the reason they have like new 2yr warranty on it and not the used/refurbished leica warranty of 90days. It also seems leica controls the pricing too as...Show more →
That's interesting. All I know is the store I bought from said mine is a 'demo' camera and comes with the full warranty... What did you end up buying? Another QM2 unit, or something used. I noticed they have a fair number of used M240s...
Just wanted to share something I learnt today from popflash. The guy I talked to every time is Alex and he told me that these are not used or demo camera. They are what the Leica calls QM2 units. These are the camera that leica quality check found to have cosmetic blemishes (close to none grossly). They don't sell them as new and they call stores like popflash to sell them. This is the reason they have like new 2yr warranty on it and not the used/refurbished leica warranty of 90days. It also seems leica controls the pricing too as...Show more →
That's interesting. All I know is the store I bought from said mine is a 'demo' camera and comes with the full warranty... What did you end up buying? Another QM2 unit, or something used. I noticed they have a fair number of used M240s...
Nov 17, 2014 at 08:56 PM
p.1031 #4Leica M/X/T/S/Q/CL/SL Picture Thread
rscheffler wrote:
That's interesting. All I know is the store I bought from said mine is a 'demo' camera and comes with the full warranty... What did you end up buying? Another QM2 unit, or something used. I noticed they have a fair number of used M240s...
I got another qm2. If there is any issue this time i will probably send this to leica.
Nov 17, 2014 at 09:20 PM
p.1031 #5Leica M/X/T/S/Q/CL/SL Picture Thread
A random selection for today... Try your best not to throw up when you look at the last pic! 
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Nov 17, 2014 at 10:32 PM
p.1031 #6Leica M/X/T/S/Q/CL/SL Picture Thread
Shots around Cambridge, MA.
Jim
M9 + Meyer 100 Trioplan....
"Beacon" Hill? by Only_to_be_kind, on Flickr
M9 + 2/35 ASPH + foggy window...
Almost Boston by Only_to_be_kind, on Flickr
Jim
M9 + Meyer 100 Trioplan....
"Beacon" Hill? by Only_to_be_kind, on Flickr
M9 + 2/35 ASPH + foggy window...
Almost Boston by Only_to_be_kind, on Flickr
Nov 17, 2014 at 11:06 PM
p.1031 #7Leica M/X/T/S/Q/CL/SL Picture Thread
jfreak wrote:
I got another qm2. If there is any issue this time i will probably send this to leica.
You never, ever want to send anything to Leica, unless there is absolutely no alternative. You might not see it for many months. It might come back with the same problem.
It works perfectly when you get it, or it's returned. That's the safest and quickest way to get productive.
I got another qm2. If there is any issue this time i will probably send this to leica.
You never, ever want to send anything to Leica, unless there is absolutely no alternative. You might not see it for many months. It might come back with the same problem.
It works perfectly when you get it, or it's returned. That's the safest and quickest way to get productive.
Nov 18, 2014 at 12:48 AM
p.1031 #8Leica M/X/T/S/Q/CL/SL Picture Thread
Very nice set Gary! That door is crazy, and a great find. I love these kinds of scenes with the 21 SEM. It's so good across the frame.
jfreak wrote:
I got another qm2. If there is any issue this time i will probably send this to leica.
uhoh7 wrote:
You never, ever want to send anything to Leica, unless there is absolutely no alternative. You might not see it for many months. It might come back with the same problem.
It works perfectly when you get it, or it's returned. That's the safest and quickest way to get productive.
I don't know... so far my success rate with Leica NJ has been very good, though I also haven't sent them anything really challenging. Yes, they can be slow... that is a problem. And if it's out of warranty, it won't be cheap, if they bill you for it. As I mentioned, at least with M body/RF calibration, they can do it quickly if you ask nicely.
That's as far as getting something repaired that I've owned for a while. If it was something new to me from a store, then I'd seriously consider exchanging it. As Charlie states, it'll be faster than sending to Leica... Though doing it more than a couple times will probably win you no favors with the store, right or wrong.
M240 2x 28 Cron, 90 Summarit, 2x ZM50/2
jfreak wrote:
I got another qm2. If there is any issue this time i will probably send this to leica.
uhoh7 wrote:
You never, ever want to send anything to Leica, unless there is absolutely no alternative. You might not see it for many months. It might come back with the same problem.
It works perfectly when you get it, or it's returned. That's the safest and quickest way to get productive.
I don't know... so far my success rate with Leica NJ has been very good, though I also haven't sent them anything really challenging. Yes, they can be slow... that is a problem. And if it's out of warranty, it won't be cheap, if they bill you for it. As I mentioned, at least with M body/RF calibration, they can do it quickly if you ask nicely.
That's as far as getting something repaired that I've owned for a while. If it was something new to me from a store, then I'd seriously consider exchanging it. As Charlie states, it'll be faster than sending to Leica... Though doing it more than a couple times will probably win you no favors with the store, right or wrong.
M240 2x 28 Cron, 90 Summarit, 2x ZM50/2
Nov 18, 2014 at 01:33 AM
p.1031 #9Leica M/X/T/S/Q/CL/SL Picture Thread
@uhoh7, if the issue is small it is better I send to leica like calibration etc. If its bigger like it stops working or sensor issue or shutter issue etc it goes back to dealer. I don't want to come across as a shady guy.
@ron,i agree with you on sending back. And popflash has been nice with me this time and they probably will be next time too if the reason is reasonable.
But I'm hoping it was just a bad luck and this time I am gonna be a happy owner clicking away the M.
Do you guys have extra charger too. I got an extra battery ordered to avoid issue like the last time but I wonder if everyone recommend having an extra charger too.
@ron,i agree with you on sending back. And popflash has been nice with me this time and they probably will be next time too if the reason is reasonable.
But I'm hoping it was just a bad luck and this time I am gonna be a happy owner clicking away the M.
Do you guys have extra charger too. I got an extra battery ordered to avoid issue like the last time but I wonder if everyone recommend having an extra charger too.
Nov 18, 2014 at 03:37 AM
p.1031 #10Leica M/X/T/S/Q/CL/SL Picture Thread
I've only read one case of an M charger failing so I don't think a backup is necessary. Be sure to share some pics once you get your M back
Nov 18, 2014 at 04:17 AM
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p.1031 #11Leica M/X/T/S/Q/CL/SL Picture Thread
Amazing photos everyone and thanks for the comments and likes!
Some street shots with the Sonnar 85:
M(240) ZM 85/2 by edward karaa, on Flickr
M(240) ZM 85/2 by edward karaa, on Flickr
M(240) ZM 85/2 by edward karaa, on Flickr
M(240) ZM 85/2 by edward karaa, on Flickr
M(240) ZM 85/2 by edward karaa, on Flickr
Some street shots with the Sonnar 85:
M(240) ZM 85/2 by edward karaa, on FlickrM(240) ZM 85/2 by edward karaa, on FlickrM(240) ZM 85/2 by edward karaa, on FlickrM(240) ZM 85/2 by edward karaa, on FlickrM(240) ZM 85/2 by edward karaa, on FlickrNov 18, 2014 at 06:30 AM
p.1031 #12Leica M/X/T/S/Q/CL/SL Picture Thread
M(240) ZM 85/2 by edward karaa, on Flickr
M(240) ZM 85/2 by edward karaa, on Flickr
M(240) ZM 85/2 by edward karaa, on Flickr
M(240) ZM 85/2 by edward karaa, on FlickrNov 18, 2014 at 06:34 AM
p.1031 #13Leica M/X/T/S/Q/CL/SL Picture Thread
Thanks rirakuma, i will hold off the backup charger.
dwardkaraa, last 2 post series is amazing. My favorite 4,7,9. Did you focus all with RF or is any zone focus.
dwardkaraa, last 2 post series is amazing. My favorite 4,7,9. Did you focus all with RF or is any zone focus.
Nov 18, 2014 at 06:41 AM
p.1031 #14Leica M/X/T/S/Q/CL/SL Picture Thread
jfreak wrote:
Thanks rirakuma, i will hold off the backup charger.
dwardkaraa, last 2 post series is amazing. My favorite 4,7,9. Did you focus all with RF or is any zone focus.
Thank you Vik! All focused with RF at 2.8 except the marlboro shot wide open.
Thanks rirakuma, i will hold off the backup charger.
dwardkaraa, last 2 post series is amazing. My favorite 4,7,9. Did you focus all with RF or is any zone focus.
Thank you Vik! All focused with RF at 2.8 except the marlboro shot wide open.
Nov 18, 2014 at 06:47 AM
p.1031 #15Leica M/X/T/S/Q/CL/SL Picture Thread
MM + 21/1.8 CV
Leica Monochrom by ryankarr, on Flickr
MM + 50 Lux ASPH:
Leica Monochrom by ryankarr, on Flickr
Leica Monochrom by ryankarr, on FlickrMM + 50 Lux ASPH:
Leica Monochrom by ryankarr, on FlickrNov 18, 2014 at 09:29 AM
p.1031 #16Leica M/X/T/S/Q/CL/SL Picture Thread
Out enjoying a nice fall day with the wife. With the M240 and CV 12mm Heliar.
Ryan
M240 & Voightlander 12mm Heliar @ f/8
Ryan
© lostinjapan 2013
M240 & Voightlander 12mm Heliar @ f/8
Nov 18, 2014 at 06:45 PM
p.1031 #17Leica M/X/T/S/Q/CL/SL Picture Thread
A few more from a foggy outing....
180/3.4 APO Tely-T R
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Nov 18, 2014 at 10:56 PM
p.1031 #18Leica M/X/T/S/Q/CL/SL Picture Thread
Well, I'm officially a convert, all the Nikon gear is gone.
Untitled by Jier-Shu Chen, on Flickr
Untitled by Jier-Shu Chen, on FlickrNov 18, 2014 at 11:03 PM
p.1031 #19Leica M/X/T/S/Q/CL/SL Picture Thread
Gary, I really like the rich color and texture in the door shot.
Ron, the last shot looking between the buildings is really nice.
Ryan, the shot of the little girl is fantastic. Great story telling.
Jim
Couple shots from M9 + 2/35 ASPH:
Community "Outreach"? by Only_to_be_kind, on Flickr
Ringer by Only_to_be_kind, on Flickr
Ron, the last shot looking between the buildings is really nice.
Ryan, the shot of the little girl is fantastic. Great story telling.
Jim
Couple shots from M9 + 2/35 ASPH:
Community "Outreach"? by Only_to_be_kind, on FlickrRinger by Only_to_be_kind, on FlickrNov 19, 2014 at 01:09 AM
p.1031 #20Leica M/X/T/S/Q/CL/SL Picture Thread
M(240) ZM 85/2 by edward karaa, on Flickr
M(240) ZM 85/2 by edward karaa, on FlickrNov 19, 2014 at 04:49 AM