I think the M-D 262 is the epitome of the Leica motto "Das Wesentliche" (to eliminate all distractions and to concentrate on the essentials). I didn't know it at the time, but when I first purchased my M8 back in 2009, going from Canon 5D DSLR with zoom AF lenses to an all manual prime lens on an RF body changed me as a photographer. fast forward 15 years and many different systems, I've recently sold my previous digital Leica rangefinders and settled and limited myself with the M-D and 50mm for my everyday personal photography. It's not for everyone or every situation so I pair it with my SL2-S for client work or when I need AF (events/kids/sports etc.) To me, the M-D sensor is amazing for B&W and has a bit more vibrant colors compared to the M8.2 CCD sensor but still has an organic and less clinical (modern cmos) rendering compared to the M10. With the screen and video capabilities removed, the M240's battery life on the M-D will last for days. I'm guilty of G.A.S. so this is my way of limiting my gear and options along with continuing my growth in photography.
Enjoy your M-D Fred. Looking forward to hear your long term experiences with the M-D.
I think the M-D 262 is the epitome of the Leica's motto "Das Wesentliche" (to eliminate all distractions and to concentrate on the essentials). I didn't know it at the time, but when I first purchased my M8 back in 2009, going from Canon 5D DSLR with zoom AF lenses to an all manual prime lens on an RF body changed me as a photographer. fast forward 15 years and many different systems, I've recently sold my previous digital Leica rangefinders and settled and limited myself with the M-D and 50mm for my everyday personal photography. It's not for everyone or every situation so I pair it with my SL2-S for client work or when I need AF (events/kids/sports etc.) To me, the M-D sensor is amazing for B&W and has a bit more vibrant colors compared to the M8.2 CCD sensor but still has an organic and less clinical (modern cmos) rendering compared to the M10. With the screen and video capabilities removed, the M240's battery life on the M-D will last for days. I'm guilty of G.A.S. so this is my way of limiting my gear and options along with continuing my growth in photography.
Enjoy your M-D Fred. Looking forward to hear your long term experiences with the M-D.
I think the M-D 262 is the epitome of the Leica's motto "Das Wesentliche" in the digital world. I didn't know it at the time, but when I first purchased my M8 back in 2009, going from Canon 5D DSLR with zoom AF lenses to an all manual prime lens on an RF body changed me as a photographer. fast forward 15 years and many different systems, I've recently sold my previous digital Leica rangefinders and settled and limited myself with the M-D and 50mm for my everyday personal photography. It's not for everyone or every situation so I pair it with my SL2-S for client work or when I need AF (events/kids/sports etc.) To me, the M-D sensor is amazing for B&W and has a bit more vibrant colors compared to the M8.2 CCD sensor but still has an organic and less clinical (modern cmos) rendering compared to the M10. With the screen and video capabilities removed, the M240's battery life on the M-D will last for days. I'm guilty of G.A.S. so this is my way of limiting my gear and options along with continuing my growth in photography.
Enjoy your M-D Fred. Looking forward to hear your long term experiences with the M-D.
I think the M-D 262 is the epitome of the Leica's motto "Das Wesentliche" in the digital world. I didn't know it at the time, but when I first purchased my M8 back in 2009, going from Canon 5D DSLR with zoom AF lenses to an all manual prime lens on an RF body changed me as a photographer. fast forward 15 years and many different systems, I've recently sold my previous Leica Rangefinders (M8.2, M9, M10) and settled and limited myself with the M-D and 50mm for my everyday personal photography. It's not for everyone or every situation so I pair it with my SL2-S for client work or when I need AF (events/kids/sports etc.) To me, the M-D sensor is amazing for B&W and has a bit more vibrant colors compared to the M8.2 CCD sensor but still has an organic and less clinical rendering compared to the M10. With the screen and video capabilities removed, the M240's battery life on the M-D will last for days. I'm guilty of G.A.S. so this is my way of limiting my gear and options along with continuing my growth in photography.
Enjoy your M-D Fred. Looking forward to hear your long term experiences with the M-D.
I think the M-D 262 is the epitome of the Leica's motto "Das Wesentliche" in the digital world. I didn't know it at the time, but when I first purchased my M8 back in 2009, going from Canon 5D DSLR with zoom AF lenses to an all manual prime lens on an RF body changed me as a photographer. fast forward 15 years and many different systems, I've recently sold my previous Leica Rangefinders (M8.2, M9, M10) and settled and limited myself with the M-D and 50mm for my everyday personal photography. It's not for everyone or every situation so I pair it with my SL2-S for client work or when I need AF (events/kids/sports etc.) To me, the M-D sensor is amazing for B&W and has a bit more vibrant colors compared to the M8.2 CCD sensor but still has an organic and less clinical rendering compared to the M10. With the screen and video capabilities removed, the M240's battery life on the M-D will last for days. I'm guilty of G.A.S. so this is my way of limiting my gear and options along with continuing my growth in photography. It's not easy, but I'm trying...lol
Enjoy your M-D Fred. Looking forward to hear your long term experiences with the M-D.
I think the M-D 262 is the epitome of the Leica's motto "Das Wesentliche" in the digital world. I didn't know it at the time, but when I first purchased my M8 back in 2009, going from Canon 5D DSLR with zoom AF lenses to an all manual prime lens on an RF body changed me as a photographer. fast forward 15 years and many different systems, I've recently sold my previous Leica Rangefinders (M8.2, M9, M10) and settled and limited myself with the M-D and 50mm for my everyday personal photography. It's not for everyone or every situation so I pair it with my SL2-S for client work or when I need AF (events/kids/sports etc.) To me, the M-D sensor is amazing for B&W and has a bit more vibrant colors compared to the M8.2 CCD sensor but still has an organic and less clinical rendering compared to the M10. With the screen and video capabilities removed, the M240's battery life on the M-D will last for days. I'm guilty of G.A.S. so this is my way of limiting my gear and options along with continuing my growth in photography. It's not easy, but I'm trying...lol
Enjoy your M-D Fred. Looking forward to hear your long term experiences with the M-D.
May 16, 2024 at 02:21 PM
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