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Mitch - the tonality of your recent images is gorgeous. I've had very brief experience with the 50 Cron Rigid, and my impression of it was that while not anything special technically at wider apertures, it had a very pleasing, moderate tonality with rich colors and was sharp enough without being harsh. On the MM I would expect its moderate contrast results in file with rich mid tones that offer a lot of post processing leeway. It's a lens I'm keeping on my informal 'to get' list. I suppose waiting for one at a bargain price I can't resist. 
Katie, definitely contact them if it has been some time. Unfortunately this is probably the worst aspect of Leica ownership. Yes, the gear can be quirky, but workarounds are possible. It's when service is required that Leica ownership can be the most frustrating, particularly due to the long turnaround times. It's possible they're also inundated with M9/M-E sensor corrosion claims and repairs. But they definitely need to work on turnaround times. Having visited them in person a couple times this year, the CSR I had my face to face with was at pains to apologetically explain they are aware of the problem...
Robert - wow, good to see some numbers, finally! I'd go with the M-P upgrade. If I end up in Asia later this year, I'll be sure to bring my M9 and leave it somewhere really humid.
Very nice Edward. I think the 25 is working really well for you.
Michael - love the second one! Thanks for the tripod info. I've been eyeing the P0 too... seems like a nice, compact head. Should have bought it before the Swiss Franc and USD skyrocketed!
Adam - great expression, tonality, colour... Don't worry about the eyes. We know the images are sharp. Looks fine to me here... It's only the web.
Werner - as Edward said, great use of the geometric shapes!
Allen - I think it's worth trying a 21 or 24/25 for street. I guess it will depend on situations, but I particularly like 21 in very active scenarios when in the middle of the action. While there is greater risk of clutter and messy backgrounds, etc., sometimes you can get really interesting ranges of interaction within the scene. Only thing is then you're carrying more than one lens, so it adds a variable of which to use and there will likely be times when you're 'stuck' with the wrong one. Between 21 and 24, I'd probably go 21 because you can always crop. Not sure how much you like the idea of cropping. As Edward mentioned, I don't even bother with an add-on OVF anymore with 21mm. I guess you're super familiar with 35mm and probably can shoot without looking, if you have to. It's the same thing.
The tripod suggestions are interesting and this is something I've been putting off for over 20 years now. I don't use a tripod much, or often bring it along, perhaps because it's an old, heavy Manfrotto 055... I was thinking of getting one of the RRS, or a Gitzo, for use with the DSLR and an assortment of lenses. But with the current CAD/USD exchange, it's much less appealing, and frankly, don't feel like spending the money. A couple years ago I bought a Sirui carbon monopod that collapses to under 20", yet is long enough for me to use with the Canon 1 series and 400/2.8 or 200-400 while standing (I'm a bit over 6'). It's steady enough and has held up OK. Anyone have any thoughts about going more 'budget' with a brand like Sirui or Induro? Benro? Aluminum vs. carbon, other than the weight savings (and cold to the touch feel in winter)? For the Leica kit I'd want something small and light, that is easy to carry around, and noticed at least Sirui has a selection of tripods that collapse pretty small, under ~20". For this I wouldn't necessarily expect or want 6' extension; the compact size would be of greater value. I can always look down into the tilted EVF in respect to viewing/composing comfort. I'd get an additional, bigger tripod for DSLR use..
More from the YYZ water tank art installation...
M240 & 90AA
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I also compare 3542 with 2542 and decide keep 3542 as the weight difference is minimal but stability and smoothness of thick leg feel worth the extra weight. explore 0542 feel have better build than 1544T I had, and thinner but more rigid build with same load rating. (the carbon used also rate higher than found from Traveler )I was thinking systematic series but base on my limited field experience, center leg helps a lot for level and perspective for quick set up. 
