Leica M/X/T/S/Q/CL/SL Picture Thread
p.1657 #1Leica M/X/T/S/Q/CL/SL Picture Thread
rosman21 wrote:
I'm a too-infrequent browser of this thread in recent weeks.
I continue to enjoy the RF experience with my M8.2 that I bought to salve my regret at 'upgrading' from an M9 to M240. I lost some of the enjoyment through that upgrade.
I've just ordered another M9 from a local seller and look forward to posting more often.
Here are some M8 images from recent weeks, using my Hawks-DIY kit conversion of a Contax G21 Biogon and a VM35 f/1.2 Nokton I.care to explain why you regretted it? I owned an m9 for a while but once I used the 240 I absolutely thought it was worth the upgrade.
Apologies for the delayed reply.
Cons:
One thing in particular put me off the M240 - the nasty discolouration of highlights when reducing their saturation in PP. Basically the overblown highlights adopted a slight reddish tint when attempting to correct them. That issue is probably more of a problem in Australia with our very bright skies and glare in summer.
I also disliked the menu after the relative ease of navigating M8 and M9 menus.
The relatively sterile quality of the images when compared with well-exposed M9 files. I know that there is much debate about the differences (if any, other than personal subjective bias!) between CCD and CMOS sensor output, however the M9 often gave magic results; I obtained far fewer from my M240 shooting.
The extra size and weight were minor factors.
Pros:
One of the attractions for me of the M240 was the ability to use LM-adapted lenses with live-view. For instance I used a favourite Canon FD tilt-shift 35 f/2.8. In practice however, that became just another camera in that mode.
The more accurate rangefinder.
The much better battery life and usability of higher ISOs when required.
Several favourite shots from a previous M9:
Konica Hexanon 35 f/2
Autumn sunset near Russell by David M, on Flickr
Tree natural sculpture by David M, on Flickr
Canon LTM50 f/1.4 LTM (AKA 'the Japanese Summilux')
Cyclists OK by David M, on Flickr
Autumn leaf study by David M, on Flickr
flowers, pre-wedding by David M, on Flickr
lenticular11 wrote
Congratulations Allen on your recent German exhibition.I'm a too-infrequent browser of this thread in recent weeks.
I continue to enjoy the RF experience with my M8.2 that I bought to salve my regret at 'upgrading' from an M9 to M240. I lost some of the enjoyment through that upgrade.
I've just ordered another M9 from a local seller and look forward to posting more often.
Here are some M8 images from recent weeks, using my Hawks-DIY kit conversion of a Contax G21 Biogon and a VM35 f/1.2 Nokton I.
Apologies for the delayed reply.
Cons:
One thing in particular put me off the M240 - the nasty discolouration of highlights when reducing their saturation in PP. Basically the overblown highlights adopted a slight reddish tint when attempting to correct them. That issue is probably more of a problem in Australia with our very bright skies and glare in summer.
I also disliked the menu after the relative ease of navigating M8 and M9 menus.
The relatively sterile quality of the images when compared with well-exposed M9 files. I know that there is much debate about the differences (if any, other than personal subjective bias!) between CCD and CMOS sensor output, however the M9 often gave magic results; I obtained far fewer from my M240 shooting.
The extra size and weight were minor factors.
Pros:
One of the attractions for me of the M240 was the ability to use LM-adapted lenses with live-view. For instance I used a favourite Canon FD tilt-shift 35 f/2.8. In practice however, that became just another camera in that mode.
The more accurate rangefinder.
The much better battery life and usability of higher ISOs when required.
Several favourite shots from a previous M9:
Konica Hexanon 35 f/2
Autumn sunset near Russell by David M, on FlickrTree natural sculpture by David M, on FlickrCanon LTM50 f/1.4 LTM (AKA 'the Japanese Summilux')
Cyclists OK by David M, on FlickrAutumn leaf study by David M, on Flickrflowers, pre-wedding by David M, on FlickrMay 25, 2019 at 01:49 AM
p.1657 #2Leica M/X/T/S/Q/CL/SL Picture Thread
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May 25, 2019 at 06:42 AM
p.1657 #3Leica M/X/T/S/Q/CL/SL Picture Thread
More signs - Only a couple with signs- Photography of days gone by 
Was the focus big on Nikon or was Nikon that big?
MM246
Lux 50
APO 90
Cropped APO 90 of an APO 480
Lux 50
Was the focus big on Nikon or was Nikon that big?
MM246
Lux 50
APO 90
Cropped APO 90 of an APO 480
Lux 50
May 25, 2019 at 08:35 AM
p.1657 #6Leica M/X/T/S/Q/CL/SL Picture Thread
This is off-topic, but being about a Leica shooter, let alone one of the foremost "street shooters," it seemed to be an appropriate place to post it for those who haven't seen it.
It's a film about Garry Winogrand - https://www.winograndthefilm.com
I'm always amused when people brag about shooting 1000 images in a day. Winogrand would say he burned thru film, yet he only averaged about 60 shots a day.
It's a film about Garry Winogrand - https://www.winograndthefilm.com
I'm always amused when people brag about shooting 1000 images in a day. Winogrand would say he burned thru film, yet he only averaged about 60 shots a day.
May 26, 2019 at 10:34 AM
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p.1657 #12Leica M/X/T/S/Q/CL/SL Picture Thread
That's a very poignant homeless sleep-spot image Jonathon.
The M9 magic (to me) has returned.
Yesterday I collected the M9 I bough. It's slightly tatty and with the steel grey finish it doesn't appeal as much as my previous black models, however it was a good price with a replaced sensor!
Very wintry weather isn't conducive to much shooting, however I grabbed a few earlier.
All of these shots are with a favourite Canon 50 f/1.4 LTM, 6-bit coded as a Summilux, at f4 or f5.6
Edited on May 29, 2019 at 06:40 AM · View previous versions
The M9 magic (to me) has returned.
Yesterday I collected the M9 I bough. It's slightly tatty and with the steel grey finish it doesn't appeal as much as my previous black models, however it was a good price with a replaced sensor!
Very wintry weather isn't conducive to much shooting, however I grabbed a few earlier.
All of these shots are with a favourite Canon 50 f/1.4 LTM, 6-bit coded as a Summilux, at f4 or f5.6
Edited on May 29, 2019 at 06:40 AM · View previous versions
May 28, 2019 at 09:37 PM
p.1657 #13Leica M/X/T/S/Q/CL/SL Picture Thread
Fuji X-T20 (IR converted) + Leica Summarit-M 75 f2.5
May 28, 2019 at 10:38 PM
p.1657 #14Leica M/X/T/S/Q/CL/SL Picture Thread
lenticular11 wrote:
That's a very poignant homeless sleep-spot image Jonathon.
The M9 magic (to me) has returned.
Yesterday I collected the M9 I bough. It's slightly tatty and with the steel grey finish it doesn't appeal as much as my previous black models, however it was a good price with a replaced sensor!
Very wintry weather isn't conducive to much shooting, however I grabbed a few earlier.
All of these shots are with a favourite Canon 50 f/1.4 LTM, 6-bit coded as a Summilux, at f4 or f5.6
Thank you. Such a small space that, to my eye, resonates with multiple untold stories. And even less comfortable now that, as you say, wintry weather is upon us.
You're getting wonderful results with that sixty year old Canon 50 f/1.4 LTM (version I was released in 1957 and version II in 1959). Can I ask which 6-bit coded LTM to M adapter you're using?
Also I note that earlier in the thread you posted some pictures made with an M-Hexanon 35/2. I have a number of M-Hexanon lenses from 28mm to 90mm but all of them back focus on the M10-P, which is evidently a well-known issue with M-Hexanon lenses on M bodies. Did you have to have your 35/2 adjusted to focus accurately on the M9/M240?
That's a very poignant homeless sleep-spot image Jonathon.
The M9 magic (to me) has returned.
Yesterday I collected the M9 I bough. It's slightly tatty and with the steel grey finish it doesn't appeal as much as my previous black models, however it was a good price with a replaced sensor!
Very wintry weather isn't conducive to much shooting, however I grabbed a few earlier.
All of these shots are with a favourite Canon 50 f/1.4 LTM, 6-bit coded as a Summilux, at f4 or f5.6
Thank you. Such a small space that, to my eye, resonates with multiple untold stories. And even less comfortable now that, as you say, wintry weather is upon us.
You're getting wonderful results with that sixty year old Canon 50 f/1.4 LTM (version I was released in 1957 and version II in 1959). Can I ask which 6-bit coded LTM to M adapter you're using?
Also I note that earlier in the thread you posted some pictures made with an M-Hexanon 35/2. I have a number of M-Hexanon lenses from 28mm to 90mm but all of them back focus on the M10-P, which is evidently a well-known issue with M-Hexanon lenses on M bodies. Did you have to have your 35/2 adjusted to focus accurately on the M9/M240?
May 30, 2019 at 05:55 AM
p.1657 #15Leica M/X/T/S/Q/CL/SL Picture Thread
Jonathon, thanks for your kind comments re the Japanese Summilux. I was lucky to pick up a very good copy some years ago.
The LTM-LM adapter fitted for those shots was a cheap 'Jeiying' copy although I believe I also have a Voigtlander one somewhere.
The Hexanon 35 was a short-lived acquisition. I ended up selling it, after a protracted period, and only because I felt that it lacked character, as opposed to fine resolution. I also hated that the lens cap would never stay on securely. I know that Hexanon (LM) lenses have that reputation for slight focus inaccuracy, however I can't say that I experienced that (or noticed it), sorry.
The LTM-LM adapter fitted for those shots was a cheap 'Jeiying' copy although I believe I also have a Voigtlander one somewhere.
The Hexanon 35 was a short-lived acquisition. I ended up selling it, after a protracted period, and only because I felt that it lacked character, as opposed to fine resolution. I also hated that the lens cap would never stay on securely. I know that Hexanon (LM) lenses have that reputation for slight focus inaccuracy, however I can't say that I experienced that (or noticed it), sorry.
May 30, 2019 at 07:47 AM
p.1657 #16Leica M/X/T/S/Q/CL/SL Picture Thread
Calling occupants of interplanetary craft
(John Woloschuk, Terry Draper)
Calling occupants of interplanetary craft
Calling occupants of interplanetary craft
Calling occupants of interplanetary, most extraordinary craft
You've been observing our Earth
And we'd like to make
A contact with you
We are your friends
MM246
Lux 50
Elmar 24
APO 90
(John Woloschuk, Terry Draper)
Calling occupants of interplanetary craft
Calling occupants of interplanetary craft
Calling occupants of interplanetary, most extraordinary craft
You've been observing our Earth
And we'd like to make
A contact with you
We are your friends
MM246
Lux 50
Elmar 24
APO 90
May 30, 2019 at 10:29 AM
p.1657 #17Leica M/X/T/S/Q/CL/SL Picture Thread
Well, Leica friends, here I am, in the new thread, forced to get a new username. Something seriously wrong. I was 3D.Doug, I searched the Archived posts to this thread, it said I had 69. But nothing was visible except ads. When I first tried to log in as 3D.Doug, it told me I was Doug200!!!. That was when it said I had to change my password. From there, it's been downhill since. It said Doug200 had 64 posts I think. Ok, if that is me, how do I have 69 posts that aren't there in the archives of this one thread alone. Where's my Buy Sale record, where's my record of over 400 posts. I am really flumoxed over this, and I guess it means unless someone can help me, I'll just freaking pull out, or just not care about buying and selling here if and when I do get ready to, whatever. I've never seen anything like this, and I own a forum!!!
Well, for old times sake, here's a Leica pic, yes, still from Zenfolio as Photojazz:
I guess if I have to stay as a new ID, I'll hang around, but it sure messes up my buy/sell reputation as a 100% positive seller/buyer. I have nothing now. Not that I was going to run and sign up and list items right now, I'd like to know I could if I wanted too, and have my positive feedback so buyers know they can trust me, as well as sellers if I am buying.
Edited on May 31, 2019 at 06:04 AM · View previous versions
Well, for old times sake, here's a Leica pic, yes, still from Zenfolio as Photojazz:
I guess if I have to stay as a new ID, I'll hang around, but it sure messes up my buy/sell reputation as a 100% positive seller/buyer. I have nothing now. Not that I was going to run and sign up and list items right now, I'd like to know I could if I wanted too, and have my positive feedback so buyers know they can trust me, as well as sellers if I am buying.
Edited on May 31, 2019 at 06:04 AM · View previous versions
May 30, 2019 at 02:45 PM
p.1657 #18Leica M/X/T/S/Q/CL/SL Picture Thread
I remember you 3D.Doug...
I presume you've contacted Fred Miranda to see if he can solve the issue?
I presume you've contacted Fred Miranda to see if he can solve the issue?
May 30, 2019 at 03:23 PM
p.1657 #19Leica M/X/T/S/Q/CL/SL Picture Thread
I did, I have emailed and texted him nicely. It's totally weird. Totally.
I rememered your username as well lenticular11.
I rememered your username as well lenticular11.
May 30, 2019 at 04:05 PM
p.1657 #20Leica M/X/T/S/Q/CL/SL Picture Thread
burningheart wrote:
Calling occupants of interplanetary craft
(John Woloschuk, Terry Draper)
Calling occupants of interplanetary craft
Calling occupants of interplanetary craft
Calling occupants of interplanetary, most extraordinary craft
You've been observing our Earth
And we'd like to make
A contact with you
We are your friends
MM246
Lux 50
http://www.robert-chisholm.com/fred_miranda/L1002795.jpg
http://www.robert-chisholm.com/fred_miranda/L1002815.jpg
Elmar 24
http://www.robert-chisholm.com/fred_miranda/L1002805.jpg
http://www.robert-chisholm.com/fred_miranda/L1002811.jpg
APO 90
http://www.robert-chisholm.com/fred_miranda/L1002778.jpg
http://www.robert-chisholm.com/fred_miranda/L1002824.jpg
I really enjoy this series. Subject matter looks super cool in true B&W too. 👊
Calling occupants of interplanetary craft
(John Woloschuk, Terry Draper)
Calling occupants of interplanetary craft
Calling occupants of interplanetary craft
Calling occupants of interplanetary, most extraordinary craft
You've been observing our Earth
And we'd like to make
A contact with you
We are your friends
MM246
Lux 50
http://www.robert-chisholm.com/fred_miranda/L1002795.jpg
http://www.robert-chisholm.com/fred_miranda/L1002815.jpg
Elmar 24
http://www.robert-chisholm.com/fred_miranda/L1002805.jpg
http://www.robert-chisholm.com/fred_miranda/L1002811.jpg
APO 90
http://www.robert-chisholm.com/fred_miranda/L1002778.jpg
http://www.robert-chisholm.com/fred_miranda/L1002824.jpg
I really enjoy this series. Subject matter looks super cool in true B&W too. 👊
May 31, 2019 at 02:33 PM