That 'Q' looks good Nico, love the colours in the first, heady days for life at 28mm with the new Lux too (anyone have and using that yet?), and a great start with the new MM Paul.
Werner, I agree with René, great image. I'm still trying to figure out what I'm seeing, but it's very intriguing.
Joakim - how does that combo work out in practical use, in your opinion? Without a doubt, that lens is optically/technically spectacular.
Adam and Nico - yes, please post here. I have PMed Paul about changing the thread title.
Great images too. Nico, you're definitely not missing a beat with the Q. It seems to fit your shooting and PP style perfectly. I read your comments about it in the Q impressions thread and answers the question I was going to ask about your first image in the previous set where you can see rather wavy lines in the building. I guess the distortion correction isn't perfect.
Paul, great set of the WDCH. Makes me feel I didn't push my file hard enough in post.
Coogee - love both of those. The contrast really works.
René - a very idyllic early summer scene.
rscheffler wrote:
Joakim - how does that combo work out in practical use, in your opinion? Without a doubt, that lens is optically/technically spectacular.
It's a heavy lens and once mounted I think it is wisest to hold the lens rather than the camera when carrying it. I only used it briefly but it worked well together with the EVF, changing aperture can be a little awkward when you want to support the lens with your left hand. All in all it is not for fast paced action but considering what it delivers it might be worth the effort.
After my holiday with the MM and A7 I'm sure I don't really like the A7. So I'm kinda looking at a M240 to complete the MM.
Here in Holland the M240 costs 6630 euro including vat (21%).
I just got a message in the US there is a 12% cashback until july. Looking at leica store miami, and B&H the camera costs only 6380 dollar which is about 5600 euro.
So 1000 euro, or 1150 dollar cheaper.... Quite a lot.
Now my question:
1: Buying in Boston, how much VAT do I have to add to this price?
2: Is the 6380 price including the 12% discount?
3: Does leica have international warrenty?
For this amount of money I could almost fly to the US to pick one up.
Nico, love those, and hope we see many Q shots in future
Rene, love the dome
Joakim, 135/2 shot outstanding.
Ron, you are master of these angles and glassy buildings
Werner, once again, the M8 delivers the goods. Most under-rated camera in the world today.
After my holiday with the MM and A7 I'm sure I don't really like the A7. So I'm kinda looking at a M240 to complete the MM.
Here in Holland the M240 costs 6630 euro including vat (21%).
I just got a message in the US there is a 12% cashback until july. Looking at leica store miami, and B&H the camera costs only 6380 dollar which is about 5600 euro.
So 1000 euro, or 1150 dollar cheaper.... Quite a lot.
Now my question:
1: Buying in Boston, how much VAT do I have to add to this price?
2: Is the 6380 price including the 12% discount?
3: Does leica have international warrenty?
For this amount of money I could almost fly to the US to pick one up. ...Show more →
Robert,
Buy a ticket to Hong Kong. I've seen one place advertising the M-P for just under $5000 US. A couple people have mentioned Fotopia. They list the M-P on their website for $5722 US, but apparently that may be negotiable. I have heard of various Hong Kong prices being more around the low $5000s. Here's the Fotopia M-P black
If you're considering this, I would definitely shop around.
1) Sales tax in Boston is generally 6.25%
2) That is the current 12% discounted price, as also seen at B&H, etc.
3) Probably OK. From what I have heard, it's more a problem of buying stuff in the EU or Asia and having Leica US honour the warranty.
I'd seriously consider the M-P over the M. From what I have gleaned from others, there are some operational improvements with the M-P that make it feel snappier in use than the M. I personally wouldn't be surprised if there are undocumented improvements in it over the M.
but considering what it delivers it might be worth the effort.
