Leica M/X/T/S/Q/CL/SL Picture Thread
p.848 #1Leica M/X/T/S/Q/CL/SL Picture Thread
Leica, Leica, don't want put salt on injure. But My M9 freeze up several times during the trip for different reason. I was trying shoot uncompressed for landscape, then decide go back to compressed setting to make it more reliable. sometime, I have to remove the battery and put it back to turn on the unit. and in one case, I need reset fold number to continue use it. (pass 10000
) which is frustrating. (thanks god I did remember it happen before that I can do it through camera. otherwise, It could have freeze me up if I only have one body with me without knowing how to fix this issue.) still, you can imagine frustration when opportunity show up but you have to stop the process to deal with this kind of **.
This is not professional tool, always remember back it up with something.
But the output always lovely, and shooting process always feel great.
a few more with 50lux
) which is frustrating. (thanks god I did remember it happen before that I can do it through camera. otherwise, It could have freeze me up if I only have one body with me without knowing how to fix this issue.) still, you can imagine frustration when opportunity show up but you have to stop the process to deal with this kind of **.This is not professional tool, always remember back it up with something.
But the output always lovely, and shooting process always feel great.
a few more with 50lux
Feb 10, 2014 at 03:28 PM
p.848 #2Leica M/X/T/S/Q/CL/SL Picture Thread
Adrian, excellent set
Michael, wonderful series of imaginative shots!!
Adam, I feel your frustration, and I think in your position, I would write directly to Solms, and request a limited refund or replacement until the M240 is repaired!!!
Michael, wonderful series of imaginative shots!!
Adam, I feel your frustration, and I think in your position, I would write directly to Solms, and request a limited refund or replacement until the M240 is repaired!!!
Feb 10, 2014 at 08:03 PM
p.848 #3Leica M/X/T/S/Q/CL/SL Picture Thread
zhangyue Excellent both post! Love the tunnel shoot
Adrian 3 & 4 for me, the ladder shot is way cool!
Nice to see colors for a change in my B and W world!
Phil
Adrian 3 & 4 for me, the ladder shot is way cool!
Nice to see colors for a change in my B and W world!
Phil
Feb 10, 2014 at 08:26 PM
p.848 #4Leica M/X/T/S/Q/CL/SL Picture Thread
Phil, Charles, Thanks for comment.
50lux with M in the rain
50lux with M in the rain
Feb 11, 2014 at 01:06 AM
p.848 #5Leica M/X/T/S/Q/CL/SL Picture Thread
Whoa, that first shot with all six drops of water falling almost in perfect unison is just perfect!
Feb 11, 2014 at 03:44 AM
p.848 #6Leica M/X/T/S/Q/CL/SL Picture Thread
My M240 gave me a fright today. I was taking the kids out for a walk, saw an opportunity and took a shot. When I pressed Play all I got was a black screen, and the SD card indicator light was blinking constantly. My heart sank, and I prepared for the worst. I waited for a bit (maybe 20-30s), and it was still blinking with a black screen.
So I turned the camera off, then on again. Good, it turned on. I pressed play, and my last picture was there. Good. What was shot before that? A movie. So I must have accidentally hit the movie button without knowing it, then later took the shot while the movie was recording!
Anyway, here's a shot from today using the ZM 35/2.
So I turned the camera off, then on again. Good, it turned on. I pressed play, and my last picture was there. Good. What was shot before that? A movie. So I must have accidentally hit the movie button without knowing it, then later took the shot while the movie was recording!
Anyway, here's a shot from today using the ZM 35/2.
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Feb 11, 2014 at 08:32 AM
p.848 #7Leica M/X/T/S/Q/CL/SL Picture Thread
Michael - I love your abstract set.
Adrian - nice peaceful picture...
Adrian - nice peaceful picture...
Feb 11, 2014 at 09:01 AM
p.848 #8Leica M/X/T/S/Q/CL/SL Picture Thread
Finally got around to process some photos after a recent visit to Rajasthan.
This was my first long trip with the M9 as my main camera since I bought it. Loved the experience of using such a simple device to make photos, few lenses and not having to worry about the weight that I used to carry around on previous trips. I had the NEX5n as the secondary camera and also had an M to NEX adapter to use the M glass on the NEX.
This thread really moves fast and with quality content. Great photos...
Michael: As usual, your photos really reflect your love for shooting regularly and making things around look interesting.
Gary: Love those landscapes from the 21SEM. Wonder how big a hole, this thread will burn in my pocket.
Ryan: Amazing shots with the Nikon fish-eye.
All 3 using the ZM 25mm f2.8 Biogon.
The first photo shows the actual color of the stone used in the local architecture. Some sort of yellow sandstone. Gives a lovely golden hue when the light is at an angle.
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Patwonki Haveli by Manoj Prabhu, on Flickr
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Patwonki Haveli by Manoj Prabhu, on Flickr
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Patwonki Haveli by Manoj Prabhu, on Flickr
I had a scare with the M9 as well. I took a shot and reviewed it immediately. I had to compare it with a previous shot and move back. Doing this the camera froze. I had to remove the battery to get it back on and when I did, the last photo was corrupt. So, after that, I always let the camera take its time.
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This was my first long trip with the M9 as my main camera since I bought it. Loved the experience of using such a simple device to make photos, few lenses and not having to worry about the weight that I used to carry around on previous trips. I had the NEX5n as the secondary camera and also had an M to NEX adapter to use the M glass on the NEX.
This thread really moves fast and with quality content. Great photos...
Michael: As usual, your photos really reflect your love for shooting regularly and making things around look interesting.
Gary: Love those landscapes from the 21SEM. Wonder how big a hole, this thread will burn in my pocket.
Ryan: Amazing shots with the Nikon fish-eye.
All 3 using the ZM 25mm f2.8 Biogon.
The first photo shows the actual color of the stone used in the local architecture. Some sort of yellow sandstone. Gives a lovely golden hue when the light is at an angle.
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Patwonki Haveli by Manoj Prabhu, on Flickr
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Patwonki Haveli by Manoj Prabhu, on Flickr
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Patwonki Haveli by Manoj Prabhu, on Flickr
I had a scare with the M9 as well. I took a shot and reviewed it immediately. I had to compare it with a previous shot and move back. Doing this the camera froze. I had to remove the battery to get it back on and when I did, the last photo was corrupt. So, after that, I always let the camera take its time.
Edited on Mar 08, 2024 at 02:56 PM · View previous versions
Feb 11, 2014 at 09:12 AM
p.848 #9Leica M/X/T/S/Q/CL/SL Picture Thread
As I've written repeatedly, I feel that the M9 has a unique color rendition that gives me the feeling of color slide film. Below are a few shots from a series of sixteen called Mist of Wiang Pa Pao, taken a few weeks ago on a cold morning (12°C) at a lichee plantation in Chiang Rai Province in Northern Thailand. All the shots are with the Summicron-35v4. Lightroom 5 post-processing was minimal. In this type of ight, exposure is easy and was taken on the basis of the reading of the palm of my hand, which substitutes for a incident light reading.
Wiang Pa Pao
Wiang Pa Pao
Wiang Pa Pao
Wiang Pa Pao
Wiang Pa Pao
Wiang Pa Pao
—Mitch/Bangkok
Chiang Tung Days [direct link for downloading PDF for book project]
Wiang Pa Pao
Wiang Pa Pao
Wiang Pa Pao
Wiang Pa Pao
Wiang Pa Pao
Wiang Pa Pao
—Mitch/Bangkok
Chiang Tung Days [direct link for downloading PDF for book project]
Feb 11, 2014 at 10:51 AM
p.848 #10Leica M/X/T/S/Q/CL/SL Picture Thread
Just catching up on the last 5 or so pages since my last post and getting up to speed on the current discussions.
These Leica cameras are such a paradox, aren't they? They totally seduce you with their simplicity and nearly ideal style of operation. The image quality, particularly thanks to the lenses, is among the best. Then it suddenly comes to a screeching halt due to electronic gremlins, or RF out of whack, etc..
That said, I've had problems with my Canon gear too. Back ~10 years ago, Canon Canada's service was not where it is today, and I basically came to the conclusion that if I was to maintain a reliable system, I'd need duplicate cameras for the times when one went down. Unfortunately that's where I feel Leica is now, especially if you live outside the EU and can't take advantage of their premium fast and express repair services. Hopefully Leica can reinvest some of their profits into improving the overall service and support system. While I haven't really had any bad experiences when I've had equipment serviced, both in NJ and Germany, it's the turnaround time (outside of the EU) that is my major concern. If turnaround can't be improved, then some sort of an optional premium annual service plan might be acceptable.
Anyway, last Wednesday we had a nice little blizzard and went out for a walk in the woods to enjoy it...
M9 & 21SEM (GF shooting with the Sony RX10):
28 Cron:
50 Lux ASPH:
90 Summarit:
Sorry if these seem a bit crunchy...
The walk wasn't without incident. While the sensor temperature readout never dropped below -2C, and it took a long time for the camera to start to accumulate snow, rather than it just melting on contact, the lock-up problem I've been having while shooting out in the cold recurred, and did so quite early compared to other outings. And I still hadn't updated the firmware, so basically everything was still the same and I knew this would probably happen. But it was really annoying because to keep the camera usable during the walk, I could only shoot single frames and wait until the file was fully written to the card before making another image. Only then could I review the image to ensure it was actually on the card. While out photographing trees in the snow, you'd think one shot every 5 seconds is OK... but unfortunately my GF walks fast and I constantly fell behind or would miss the shot I wanted of her on the trail set at just the right spot in the frame surrounded by snowy trees...
Coincidentally (or maybe not), during the walk I received an email for an M240 at a very difficult to refuse price... I received it on Friday and have been out a few times with it now...
So far, so good. It certainly addresses some of the speed-of-shooting problems I had with the M9 and at least the buffer is 'reasonably' deep at 12 frames, though I'm disappointed it drops to ~1fps for 6 frames at ISO 1250 and higher. I've only been out in snowy conditions so far, therefore difficult to see if there are any banding problems with it. But color cast is perhaps a bit better than with the M9 and certain lenses, such as the 28 Cron (doesn't have green bottom corners). And I suspect it's going to take a bit of time to get used to the different ways in which the files look and respond to PP. Definitely flatter out of the camera, and I'm pulling back shadows rather than pushing them open with the M9. My feeling is that fine structure details are a bit smoother with the 240 than the M9. Perhaps it's a benefit of slightly higher sensor resolution? It seems there is less aliasing and 'false detail' based on looking at a lot of bare tree branches.
Oh, and all my (regularly used) lenses back focus with it... but this is also the case with the M9... I'll live with it for now, but means I'll probably have to ship back all the lenses... something that having a second body doesn't really counteract when one only has a single set of lenses.
These Leica cameras are such a paradox, aren't they? They totally seduce you with their simplicity and nearly ideal style of operation. The image quality, particularly thanks to the lenses, is among the best. Then it suddenly comes to a screeching halt due to electronic gremlins, or RF out of whack, etc..
That said, I've had problems with my Canon gear too. Back ~10 years ago, Canon Canada's service was not where it is today, and I basically came to the conclusion that if I was to maintain a reliable system, I'd need duplicate cameras for the times when one went down. Unfortunately that's where I feel Leica is now, especially if you live outside the EU and can't take advantage of their premium fast and express repair services. Hopefully Leica can reinvest some of their profits into improving the overall service and support system. While I haven't really had any bad experiences when I've had equipment serviced, both in NJ and Germany, it's the turnaround time (outside of the EU) that is my major concern. If turnaround can't be improved, then some sort of an optional premium annual service plan might be acceptable.
Anyway, last Wednesday we had a nice little blizzard and went out for a walk in the woods to enjoy it...
M9 & 21SEM (GF shooting with the Sony RX10):
28 Cron:
50 Lux ASPH:
90 Summarit:
Sorry if these seem a bit crunchy...
The walk wasn't without incident. While the sensor temperature readout never dropped below -2C, and it took a long time for the camera to start to accumulate snow, rather than it just melting on contact, the lock-up problem I've been having while shooting out in the cold recurred, and did so quite early compared to other outings. And I still hadn't updated the firmware, so basically everything was still the same and I knew this would probably happen. But it was really annoying because to keep the camera usable during the walk, I could only shoot single frames and wait until the file was fully written to the card before making another image. Only then could I review the image to ensure it was actually on the card. While out photographing trees in the snow, you'd think one shot every 5 seconds is OK... but unfortunately my GF walks fast and I constantly fell behind or would miss the shot I wanted of her on the trail set at just the right spot in the frame surrounded by snowy trees...
Coincidentally (or maybe not), during the walk I received an email for an M240 at a very difficult to refuse price... I received it on Friday and have been out a few times with it now...
So far, so good. It certainly addresses some of the speed-of-shooting problems I had with the M9 and at least the buffer is 'reasonably' deep at 12 frames, though I'm disappointed it drops to ~1fps for 6 frames at ISO 1250 and higher. I've only been out in snowy conditions so far, therefore difficult to see if there are any banding problems with it. But color cast is perhaps a bit better than with the M9 and certain lenses, such as the 28 Cron (doesn't have green bottom corners). And I suspect it's going to take a bit of time to get used to the different ways in which the files look and respond to PP. Definitely flatter out of the camera, and I'm pulling back shadows rather than pushing them open with the M9. My feeling is that fine structure details are a bit smoother with the 240 than the M9. Perhaps it's a benefit of slightly higher sensor resolution? It seems there is less aliasing and 'false detail' based on looking at a lot of bare tree branches.
Oh, and all my (regularly used) lenses back focus with it... but this is also the case with the M9... I'll live with it for now, but means I'll probably have to ship back all the lenses... something that having a second body doesn't really counteract when one only has a single set of lenses.
Feb 11, 2014 at 11:50 AM
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p.848 #11Leica M/X/T/S/Q/CL/SL Picture Thread
"...when one only has a single set of lenses", don't even go there
Feb 11, 2014 at 12:16 PM
p.848 #12Leica M/X/T/S/Q/CL/SL Picture Thread
Congrats Ron! Looking forward to you showing me what my M240 is capable of... The weather here has been so cold as well but it is starting to warm up as we speak. Nice pics BTW! Will your first pic with the M240 be of a duck, cat, or brick wall?
The weather here has been so cold as well but it is starting to warm up as we speak. Nice pics BTW! Will your first pic with the M240 be of a duck, cat, or brick wall? Feb 11, 2014 at 12:18 PM
p.848 #13Leica M/X/T/S/Q/CL/SL Picture Thread
Some street from today's lunch break. M9 and 35 Lux.
Feb 11, 2014 at 12:21 PM
p.848 #14Leica M/X/T/S/Q/CL/SL Picture Thread
Joakim - I really like each of the three!
Truth be told, I could send in my lenses now and have sufficient 'back up' with the various ZMs and CVs I've also accumulated and have been reluctant to let go...
Gary... first images were of the computer screen timing the start delay before and after running SDFormatter on various cards. Pretty nerdy, I guess. But as you know, SDFormatter does speed it up somewhat.
The camera was a 'Leica demo' at a reduced price. So, while others have shot with it, at least I know it was working... and shouldn't be dead out of the box. At least I assume it wasn't someone's defective return that was refurbed. It really does look brand new. We'll see. I'm curious, for those of you early M 240 adopters, what are your first few serial numbers? Wondering how old this one might be... It's 4788xxx.
No ducks around... there's probably 6 inches of ice covering all of the water around here... How about a deer instead?
Not really a close up considering it was with the 50 Lux ASPH... so it's pretty much just more tree photos. The photo nerd in me wanted to be assured that the wides would have great sharpness into the corners and the M doesn't disappoint.
M240 with 50 Lux ASPH & 28 Cron
Truth be told, I could send in my lenses now and have sufficient 'back up' with the various ZMs and CVs I've also accumulated and have been reluctant to let go...
Gary... first images were of the computer screen timing the start delay before and after running SDFormatter on various cards. Pretty nerdy, I guess. But as you know, SDFormatter does speed it up somewhat.
The camera was a 'Leica demo' at a reduced price. So, while others have shot with it, at least I know it was working... and shouldn't be dead out of the box. At least I assume it wasn't someone's defective return that was refurbed. It really does look brand new. We'll see. I'm curious, for those of you early M 240 adopters, what are your first few serial numbers? Wondering how old this one might be... It's 4788xxx.
No ducks around... there's probably 6 inches of ice covering all of the water around here... How about a deer instead?
Not really a close up considering it was with the 50 Lux ASPH... so it's pretty much just more tree photos. The photo nerd in me wanted to be assured that the wides would have great sharpness into the corners and the M doesn't disappoint.
M240 with 50 Lux ASPH & 28 Cron
Feb 11, 2014 at 02:16 PM
p.848 #15Leica M/X/T/S/Q/CL/SL Picture Thread
zhangyue wrote:
Phil, Charles, Thanks for comment.
50lux with M in the rain
FIRST AND LAST, LOVE!!
I wish I could find a little pond like that.. I wanna print something along those lines for my room (into printing lately, bought a bunch of nice supplies and calibration tools etc).
Phil, Charles, Thanks for comment.
50lux with M in the rain
FIRST AND LAST, LOVE!!
I wish I could find a little pond like that.. I wanna print something along those lines for my room (into printing lately, bought a bunch of nice supplies and calibration tools etc).
Feb 11, 2014 at 02:21 PM
p.848 #16Leica M/X/T/S/Q/CL/SL Picture Thread
atwl77 wrote:
My M240 gave me a fright today. I was taking the kids out for a walk, saw an opportunity and took a shot. When I pressed Play all I got was a black screen, and the SD card indicator light was blinking constantly. My heart sank, and I prepared for the worst. I waited for a bit (maybe 20-30s), and it was still blinking with a black screen.
So I turned the camera off, then on again. Good, it turned on. I pressed play, and my last picture was there. Good. What was shot before that? A movie. So I must...Show more →
I've done that before.. Actually several times. I just hit the movie button when the camera acts out of character now, and usually the movie stops recording and the camera goes back to normal
My M240 gave me a fright today. I was taking the kids out for a walk, saw an opportunity and took a shot. When I pressed Play all I got was a black screen, and the SD card indicator light was blinking constantly. My heart sank, and I prepared for the worst. I waited for a bit (maybe 20-30s), and it was still blinking with a black screen.
So I turned the camera off, then on again. Good, it turned on. I pressed play, and my last picture was there. Good. What was shot before that? A movie. So I must...Show more →
I've done that before.. Actually several times. I just hit the movie button when the camera acts out of character now, and usually the movie stops recording and the camera goes back to normal
Feb 11, 2014 at 02:23 PM
p.848 #17Leica M/X/T/S/Q/CL/SL Picture Thread
joe88 wrote:
Edward and Adam, if Leica repair in Singapore really is that bad, maybe one of you should speak to other frustrated owners and write a firm but polite letter to Leica Germany directly on this problem? Maybe even list the serial number of products you own? I think if there are at least 20 to 30 others who are willing to get together for this, it may well alert Leica of their local agent/office shortcomings.
I believe forum member Daniel (trice) works for Leica, maybe he can help with who to contact for this?
Oh believe me, I've sent tons of emails directly to Leica Germany, and I've chatted with the CEO on the telephone. They're always very apologetic, but really nothing comes of it. They wouldn't even give me a loaner or discount on backup bodies. After what I've been through with the 50APO alone, it's just ridiculous. If I send my camera in again, it'll be calibration #3 and the 50APO would be #3 as well (a flagship 7K+ lens, and they don't even pay attention to how they're repairing it, I guess goes the same with my camera being sent in, and sent right back without even being looked at it seems).
Anyway, sorry for the rant, it's just so crazy, I think I'm gonna give up repairing the M240 and learn to compensate focus and frame line shift.
Edward and Adam, if Leica repair in Singapore really is that bad, maybe one of you should speak to other frustrated owners and write a firm but polite letter to Leica Germany directly on this problem? Maybe even list the serial number of products you own? I think if there are at least 20 to 30 others who are willing to get together for this, it may well alert Leica of their local agent/office shortcomings.
I believe forum member Daniel (trice) works for Leica, maybe he can help with who to contact for this?
Oh believe me, I've sent tons of emails directly to Leica Germany, and I've chatted with the CEO on the telephone. They're always very apologetic, but really nothing comes of it. They wouldn't even give me a loaner or discount on backup bodies. After what I've been through with the 50APO alone, it's just ridiculous. If I send my camera in again, it'll be calibration #3 and the 50APO would be #3 as well (a flagship 7K+ lens, and they don't even pay attention to how they're repairing it, I guess goes the same with my camera being sent in, and sent right back without even being looked at it seems).
Anyway, sorry for the rant, it's just so crazy, I think I'm gonna give up repairing the M240 and learn to compensate focus and frame line shift.
Feb 11, 2014 at 02:31 PM
p.848 #18Leica M/X/T/S/Q/CL/SL Picture Thread
douglasf13 wrote:
I sold my RX1r last week, as I see no point in having 3 systems while traveling. Two sets of batteries and chargers is more than enough. It was Marisa, my fiancee that preferred the A7r with the FE 35 (her camera) over the RX1r, so the decision was easy. Not surprisingly she find the ergonomics of the A7r/FE 35 a lot better than the RX1r.
Adam, I completely agree, the service turn around for the calibration for the RF for the M240 is unacceptable!!! The The M9 is only about 2 days. Being a mechanical device, there will always be a need for calibration, but I will admit the RF accuracy is much better with the M240. If the local centers could calibrate the M240's this would not be an issue for me.Is the 35 and 24 confirmed? And are they autofocus?
I didn't realize the RX1r takes different batteries and has a different interface/menu... Crap!
I even asked Leica Singapore how much it would cost me to buy a calibration machine, they told me $100,000+ which I think was a random out of there ass type number, but it obviously stopped me from thinking I could do my own calibrations.Yep, the RX1 takes the same smaller batteries as the RX100, but the menus of the RX1 and A7 are similar (normal Alpha style, rather than NEX style.)
I've mentioned this a lot in other threads, but, if you're thinking about adding an RX1 to your kit, you might consider a Voigtlander OVF. It is surprisingly useful and great for those of us who want to avoid EVFs and use something more akin to a mechanical camera. Center spot AF works great with it, even though the OVF is "dumb," and the camera's metering is solid. It's nice having...Show more →
Interesting, I'll look into it. I never thought to use an OVF with the Sony.. I guess if the camera is reliable in the focusing dept, then it could work!
adamdewilde wrote
charles.K wrote
I see on the road map within 6 months, the Zeiss FE 35 f/1.4 and the 24 f/2.0. This will be great when it eventuates.I sold my RX1r last week, as I see no point in having 3 systems while traveling. Two sets of batteries and chargers is more than enough. It was Marisa, my fiancee that preferred the A7r with the FE 35 (her camera) over the RX1r, so the decision was easy. Not surprisingly she find the ergonomics of the A7r/FE 35 a lot better than the RX1r.
Adam, I completely agree, the service turn around for the calibration for the RF for the M240 is unacceptable!!! The The M9 is only about 2 days. Being a mechanical device, there will always be a need for calibration, but I will admit the RF accuracy is much better with the M240. If the local centers could calibrate the M240's this would not be an issue for me.
I didn't realize the RX1r takes different batteries and has a different interface/menu... Crap!
I even asked Leica Singapore how much it would cost me to buy a calibration machine, they told me $100,000+ which I think was a random out of there ass type number, but it obviously stopped me from thinking I could do my own calibrations.
I've mentioned this a lot in other threads, but, if you're thinking about adding an RX1 to your kit, you might consider a Voigtlander OVF. It is surprisingly useful and great for those of us who want to avoid EVFs and use something more akin to a mechanical camera. Center spot AF works great with it, even though the OVF is "dumb," and the camera's metering is solid. It's nice having...Show more →
Interesting, I'll look into it. I never thought to use an OVF with the Sony.. I guess if the camera is reliable in the focusing dept, then it could work!
Feb 11, 2014 at 02:32 PM
p.848 #19Leica M/X/T/S/Q/CL/SL Picture Thread
atwl77 wrote:
Adam, this was with Leica Singapore? Sounds like my previous experience servicing the M9P, if you aren't explicit about what the problem is (along with a reminder e-mail), chances are it comes back 4 months later with nothing done (except something irrelevant, like a sensor clean in my case).
Joe and everyone else, thanks for the likes.
Yeah that's the funny thing.. I actually wrote to Germany about my gear. And a lot was done, but a lot wasn't.
50ASPH - tighten the aperture ring (they did that and the focusing ring, which is now really tight)
75APO - tighten the focusing, remove the play in focus (they did both)
50APO - Bring up to specs, fix loose aperture ring, fix wonky hood (they replaced the lenses again, nothing else)
REST OF LENSES (plus ones above) - Make all focus accurately with M240
M240 - frame lines are wonky (especially with the 50APO) and RF calibration is off.. They didn't touch the camera at all, it seems (although I think they installed the newest firmware?!)
So basically yeah, I don't know what's going on with Germany/Singapore/Leica in general.
Adam, this was with Leica Singapore? Sounds like my previous experience servicing the M9P, if you aren't explicit about what the problem is (along with a reminder e-mail), chances are it comes back 4 months later with nothing done (except something irrelevant, like a sensor clean in my case).
Joe and everyone else, thanks for the likes.
Yeah that's the funny thing.. I actually wrote to Germany about my gear. And a lot was done, but a lot wasn't.
50ASPH - tighten the aperture ring (they did that and the focusing ring, which is now really tight)
75APO - tighten the focusing, remove the play in focus (they did both)
50APO - Bring up to specs, fix loose aperture ring, fix wonky hood (they replaced the lenses again, nothing else)
REST OF LENSES (plus ones above) - Make all focus accurately with M240
M240 - frame lines are wonky (especially with the 50APO) and RF calibration is off.. They didn't touch the camera at all, it seems (although I think they installed the newest firmware?!)
So basically yeah, I don't know what's going on with Germany/Singapore/Leica in general.
Feb 11, 2014 at 02:38 PM
p.848 #20Leica M/X/T/S/Q/CL/SL Picture Thread
edwardkaraa wrote:
I was hoping that we'd get a fast 35mm, but I was more hoping that we'd get a 85!!!!
As I can always go the RX1r route for 35mm.. Maybe I'll ditch all my DSLR gear if the lenses are what I need by end of 2014!
M240 is back, Leica did absolutely nothing to fix it. No frame line adjustment, no RF calibration.. I have half a mind to buy the damn calibration machine and open up a little shop here in Singapore serving South East Asia.
On a side note, my 50APO looks different internally again (different set of rings painted, so I'm thinking they opened it up again, hopefully it's now finally up to specs, I doubt it though). BTW now my aperture ring is ridiculously loose to match my hood!Sorry to hear about that Adam. That's really terrible.
When I found out my M9 was sent to Singapore for sensor replacement instead of Germany, I was very upset and when the guys at Singapore seemed unwilling to send it, I raised the issue with the customer service at Solms. Ultimately I got what I wanted, but I can tell you neither Singapore nor Solms guys were happy about it. The reason why I didn't want Singapore to do it is the many horror stories, not only your previous accounts, but also similar stuff on other forums. I think I...Show more →
Thanks Edward, I'm glad you got a loaner.. I even asked to borrow the M9 for a few days for the heck of it, and they told me I could "rent one"... So they have spares, just not to loan out to ppl like me I guess.
adamdewilde wrote
edwardkaraa wrote
Charles, my info from my sources is 85/1.8 and 16-35/4 planned for 2014. No other ZA lenses are planned before 2015. Usually my sources have always been right.As I can always go the RX1r route for 35mm.. Maybe I'll ditch all my DSLR gear if the lenses are what I need by end of 2014!
M240 is back, Leica did absolutely nothing to fix it. No frame line adjustment, no RF calibration.. I have half a mind to buy the damn calibration machine and open up a little shop here in Singapore serving South East Asia.
On a side note, my 50APO looks different internally again (different set of rings painted, so I'm thinking they opened it up again, hopefully it's now finally up to specs, I doubt it though). BTW now my aperture ring is ridiculously loose to match my hood!
When I found out my M9 was sent to Singapore for sensor replacement instead of Germany, I was very upset and when the guys at Singapore seemed unwilling to send it, I raised the issue with the customer service at Solms. Ultimately I got what I wanted, but I can tell you neither Singapore nor Solms guys were happy about it. The reason why I didn't want Singapore to do it is the many horror stories, not only your previous accounts, but also similar stuff on other forums. I think I...Show more →
Thanks Edward, I'm glad you got a loaner.. I even asked to borrow the M9 for a few days for the heck of it, and they told me I could "rent one"... So they have spares, just not to loan out to ppl like me I guess.
Feb 11, 2014 at 02:39 PM