Have been in love with Leica since 2008. But the only way I can afford to shoot one is to shoot film! I recently acquired a mint, one owner M3 with DR Summicron. Here are a few from my first roll (expired Neopan 1600):
rscheffler wrote:
As for the ZM35/1.4... I'm definitely getting one. Don't know when it will arrive, but was informed deliveries were delayed until this month.
I heard that they started shipping last week. Not sure which regions will be the first to get them... I also know that it does not come with a hood.
Gary Clennan wrote:
I cannot answer your question for fear my wife is watching this thread.... I can only say that I sold my 35cron ASPH on the weekend.
Buy her a Louis Vuitton handbag and you're forgiven Gary
edwardkaraa wrote:
Buy her a Louis Vuitton handbag and you're forgiven Gary
To keep in perspective of how valued his wife perceives the bag then Gary could get a 50APO or 50 0.95 considering he has posted he is not buying any lens right now only selling.
rscheffler wrote:
It will be interesting to see Leica's sensor path philosophy with the M240 replacement. How many will want more MP, and how many won't? I currently don't really feel a need for more than 24... though my brief experience with the a7R showed that its sensor can extract 'that much more' detail out of many Leica lenses. Current M lenses should be able to keep pace with considerably higher resolution sensors.
Nice shots Ron. I agree with Gary's humour of the youngster.
I agree with all you said on the future MM and M240 replacement. I am with you on the thought of higher MPs. Given higher MP requires more precise focusing how do rangefinder users feel about higher MP levels in the 30+ area.
rscheffler wrote:
Very nice Mark - it's chilly here too, but maybe not quite as bad...
Chris - Someone like Joe88 would be better able to answer that question because he has experience with both cameras and that software. My *feeling* is that B&W converted M240 files are somewhere between M9 B&W converted and the MM. One of the big differences, to my eyes, between M9 converted files and the MM is the quality of the grain/noise. The M9 files are not as fine grained because the debayering/color interpolation required to first create an RGB image results in some splotchiness compared to the MM. The higher pixel count of the M240 and its better chroma noise characteristics seems to minimize this somewhat. IMO, the M240 is a good choice for a 'casual' B&W shooter who wants an all-purpose camera. The MM is pretty amazing for what it does and I do believe there is a little something extra to its files that is difficult to explain or quantify, perhaps along similar lines to the differences between Leica lens and those from other brands. If you haven't already, you should hunt down some MM DNGs and try them for yourself. They're amazingly pliable.....Show more →
Thank you Ron and burningheart. Thanks the thorough comparison, and for the 'point of reference' as I've never read about the exact differences. I know I'll be very happy if the m240/silver efex comes close to the MM images. And doh, I never even knew there'd be online .dng files. Times like these makes me feel so much older than what I am! lol Too easy I say, too easy!
burningheart wrote:
One thing if the rumoured new Monochrom is true with the switch to a CMOS sensor how the B&W images between the MM, converted M240 and new MM compare and if the next MM will also have video. Of course at this point it is just Fleetwod Mac and Rumours.
Katie - I went to see them here and Calgary and it was a much better performance than I expected. Lindsey Buckinham was amazing and I feel he is the backbone to the band. Have fun! PS - I thought you dropped in as we started talking about handbags...
rscheffler wrote:
It will be interesting to see Leica's sensor path philosophy with the M240 replacement. How many will want more MP, and how many won't? I currently don't really feel a need for more than 24... though my brief experience with the a7R showed that its sensor can extract 'that much more' detail out of many Leica lenses. Current M lenses should be able to keep pace with considerably higher resolution sensors.
Since I consider the Leica M as a camera for handheld shooting I am quite fine with 24 MP myself for the next generation as well but I doubt that Leica will dare to come out a new model without increasing the MP count. Maybe something in the middle of the 24 to 36 range perhaps.
KatieInTexas wrote:
I'm headed to the concert on March 1st!!!!
Have fun Katie. I saw them when Christine McVie did her original farewell tour in Calgary years ago. I wanted to hear her sing As Long As You Follow and I wasn't disappointed.
Gary when they came this time I decided not to go as I still have that wonderful memory of Christine singing As Long As You Follow last time and it is one memory I treasure and felt seeing them this time would take away from that. Besides I think I was in class that night. Glad you had a great time. Back then I too thought Lindsay was the backbone. Speaking of class they begin next week but no Photo or video it will be Audio for the next couple of months.
@Skumar I forgot to mention I much I enjoyed your shots of the Taj
@ Gary and Ron, I'd give you guys a hard time about lugging that monster 35/1.4 ZM about, but then I've had a 600 gram lens hanging off my neck all day
It's OK Charlie. Seems you've succumbed to Leica bling.
While the ZM is relatively big, it's still lighter than the CV35/1.2 by nearly 100g. While it may not seem like much, it's definitely noticeable in-hand.
rscheffler wrote:
While the ZM is relatively big, it's still lighter than the CV35/1.2 by nearly 100g. While it may not seem like much, it's definitely noticeable in-hand.
Also - compare the ZM35/1.4 to the 75lux (almost 200g heavier)! The ZM35 seems so tiny.... The only thing which may bother me is the viewfinder blockage. However, I have heard it is not too bad.
I can only say that I sold my 35cron ASPH on the weekend. 
