leighton w wrote:
I was only kidding. I actually like the looks of the M10.
Yeah, I know.
M10 would be great, but that is out of my price range. Limiting my scope to used M9. Used M8 (actually shot one this weekend) are very affordable (for Leica) but has a 1.33 crop factor so would just stick with the X-Pro2 in that case. I am after full frame for those rangefinder lenses.
M10 would be great, but that is out of my price range. Limiting my scope to used M9. Used M8 (actually shot one this weekend) are very affordable (for Leica) but has a 1.33 crop factor so would just stick with the X-Pro2 in that case. I am after full frame for those rangefinder lenses.
G
Since Ben gifted me Nikki, I figure it's only a matter of time before he gives me his M10.
gbohannon wrote:
I actually looked at a good used M9 at a brick and mortar store over the weekend. If I unload my XT-2/accessories and some Fuji primes, it would be about even. If I dumped the X-Pro2 as well, I would be in the black. I am thinking about renting one for a week and give it a good test drive before I do anything.
Since I have a great Nikon S to Leica M adapter, that would give me 28mm to 135mm coverage with Nikkor rangefinder lenses and my Df for the F mount lenses. Perfect world This week anyway ...Show more →
Here is what I can share, on this topic after doing some research on it all. After looking at the Fuji’s over the weekend, I pulled the trigger on an Leica M 240, Adorama had a nice deal on one that was an E+ that was significantly lower than anything I could find on Flebay. They have/had a nice rated type 262 as well but even though it sports the quieter shutter, I don’t believe it has live view.
Even though the 240 is a little older, it seemed to be the right fit for me, CMOS, Focus Peaking, FF, Liveview, support for the EVF2 and an improved ISO range over the M9. 24MP is absolutely just right for me! I really wanted a FX rangefinder style camera and one a little bigger than the Fuji’s so I also got an F to M adapter to try and will get an S to M adapter. this all should set me up nicely and I can use some of my F2ish smaller profile lenses on the M to keep it reasonably balanced.
So it’s a grand experiment but I did find others shooting Nikkor on their M’s so sounds like it works reasonably well. I have tried the Sony A7Rii and I just didn’t like the way it was built. I say this knowing some will object here. I seriously was considering the A7s for its superb lowlight ability, but it didn’t have IBIS and the new II model lost some of the low light ability making it no better than the DF. In the end if I were going to spend 3 large, I might as well buy into the Leica dream and give it a go. The new A9 was just too much for my liking, maybe when they come down in price and the grey market on them gets established.
I do believe the key to these frankencamera setups is good adapters, so we’ll see if the Kipon works well, and I am going to likely have to S to M made by a guy who is supposedly the king of adapters for M. Ironically, I won’t have a single M lens to go on the camera, lol.. talk about pricey glass.. the For Leica good Glass is definitely out of my desired price range! I think that these mirrorless cameras will end up being the future for my glass collection.
I think Bruni shoots the M10, maybe he can chime in. I would have loved a 10, but the 240 is a good way to start and see if I like it and still sell off without loss if I don’t.
AM4L wrote:
Here is what I can share, on this topic after doing some research on it all. After looking at the Fuji’s over the weekend, I pulled the trigger on an Leica M 240, Adorama had a nice deal on one that was an E+ that was significantly lower than anything I could find on Flebay. They have/had a nice rated type 262 as well but even though it sports the quieter shutter, I don’t believe it has live view.
Even though the 240 is a little older, it seemed to be the right fit for me, CMOS, Focus Peaking, FF, Liveview, support for the EVF2 and an improved ISO range over the M9. I really wanted a FX rangefinder style camera and one a little bigger than the Fuji’s so I also got an F to M adapter to try and will get an S to M adapter. this all should set me up nicely and I can use some of my F2ish smaller profile lenses on the M to keep it reasonably balanced.
So it’s a grand experiment but I did find others shooting Nikkor on their M’s so sounds like it works reasonably well. I have tried the Sony A7Rii and I just didn’t like the way it was built. I say this knowing some will object here. I seriously was considering the A7s for its superb lowlight ability, but it didn’t have IBIS and the new II model lost some of the low light ability making it no better than the DF. In the end if I were going to spend 3 large, I might as well buy into the Leica dream and give it a go.
I do believe the key to these frankencamera setups is good adapters, so we’ll see if the Kipon works well, and I am going to likely have to S to M made by a guy who is supposedly the king of adapters for M. Ironically, I won’t have a single M lens to go on the camera, lol.. talk about pricey glass.. the For Leica good Glass is definitely out of my desire!
I think Bruni shoots the M10, maybe he can chime in. I would have loved a 10, but the 240 is a good way to start and see if I like it and still sell off without loss if I don’t.
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Nice! Will be great to follow your journey with this. If by "king of adapters" you are referring to the Amedeo S to M adapter, you will not be disappointed. It is THE best quality adapter I have seen made. That is what I use to adapt to the Fuji. Just one note. Due to the smaller internal diameter some S mount lenses with larger and deeper rear optics will not fit the adapter. One of them being the Nikkor S mount 3.5cm/1.8
gbohannon wrote:
Nice! Will be great to follow your journey with this. If by "king of adapters" you are referring to the Amedeo S to M adapter, you will not be disappointed. It is THE best quality adapter I have seen made. That is what I use to adapt to the Fuji. Just one note. Due to the smaller internal diameter some S mount lenses with larger and deeper rear optics will not fit the adapter. One of them being the Nikkor S mount 3.5cm/1.8
G
Yes, I was referring to Amedeo and fortunately I have the 3.5Cm F/2.5 so sounds like I should be ok. Hoping I can share first impressions and pictures later this week. Nice half case coming as well as the EVF2... should all be a blast to try out! I just have a hunch I am going to really connect with this camera!
Looking west towards Killin and the stormy weather approaching over Loch Tay, Scotland.
The weather front due to storm 'Ophelia' caused my flight home to be cancelled this evening.
Wow, what a bunch of good photographers we have here! Nice crepuscular rays there Colin. And very interesting conversation indeed!
George, I am ignorant of the pre-Ai stuff (and really expensive stuff!) In spite of the fact that I did restore a pre-Ai 50mm 1.8 a while back. A film guy bought it. I guess I was thinking (wishful thinking) the 58 1.4 was Ai.
I am still working on my photos from last week. Here are some smaller samples. The waterfall is 24mm 2.8 Ai-S at f11. The mountains were 135mm 2.8 Ai-S at f22. That is one huge, detailed pano.
MarkA - good to see you, lovely bucolic scenes and the re-enactment scenes very nice.
Jose - great bird shot as usual, the donuts work here, and congrats on the D810 !
Kristian - nice vibrant colours on your late season chili "product shots"
Scott - Love the farmer's market colours and the sunlight coming through the honey.
Colin - Beautiful scene, the road is a reminder of touring the west coast with my then to be wife in a Mk2 Escort estate, a camp stove and a tent, a night here, a night there, stopping at passing places to let others by, and the weather of course !
We told her parents we were staying at YHAs, had to hide photos of the tent for years and in fact still haven't told them !
mp356 wrote:
A few from the farm market for Leighton. Taken with the 55 f3.5 Ai. Thanks for looking.
Scott
Scott, I really like these. The color and processing is very natural and I am finding myself drawn more and more to that style every day. It has a timeless quality to it that I think, long term, people will actually want over the “slightly over cooked” processing of the last 5 years (or the desaturated look as well). I feel it is part of the appeal that color film had.
Wierd place to find camera gear in? Brick and mortar 
