http://leicarumors.com/forum/ where there’s smoke there’s forum fire en Wed, 08 Feb 2012 04:45:54 +0000 http://leicarumors.com/forum/topic.php?id=3#post-446 Wed, 25 Jan 2012 19:59:57 +0000 Migs 446@http://leicarumors.com/forum/ <p>Friends:</p> <p>I am a Nikon user who will sometime receive his M9-P. Still waiting. My images are at migs.smugmug.com</p> <p>Good to be here. Sad to reiterate how long it takes to wait for a body let lone a lens from Leica.</p> <p>Oh well...</p> <p>Migs </p> http://leicarumors.com/forum/topic.php?id=3#post-426 Wed, 28 Dec 2011 20:00:38 +0000 Endicksurf 426@http://leicarumors.com/forum/ <p>Hi...I'm Endy I'm from Bali- Indonesia..I love Leica, until I had a dream, a dream has the M9, whether my dream can come true? hmmm ... anyone who plays will realize this dream I invite us around Bali and enjoy the beautiful natural bali, of course many beautiful spots for us take a picture. greetings from Bali </p> http://leicarumors.com/forum/topic.php?id=11#post-423 Tue, 27 Dec 2011 05:07:34 +0000 JohnIrace 423@http://leicarumors.com/forum/ <p>Thank you.<br /> Shame it doesn't work for Flickr though, that was my main problem (yep, people still use it :))</p> <p>John</p> <p>--------------------------------<br /> <a href="http://www.glassesoff.com/?page_id=1243">‫‪‫eyesight improvement</a> </p> http://leicarumors.com/forum/topic.php?id=295#post-409 Sun, 11 Dec 2011 05:10:03 +0000 daymadi.t@gmail.com 409@http://leicarumors.com/forum/ <p>Hi,<br /> I can't find the price you would like for your 28mm Summicron .<br /> I am interested in this lense.<br /> Thanks<br /> <a href="mailto:daymadi.t@gmail.com">daymadi.t@gmail.com</a><br /> <a href="http://www.daymadi.com" rel="nofollow">www.daymadi.com</a> </p> http://leicarumors.com/forum/topic.php?id=295#post-397 Mon, 05 Dec 2011 19:10:34 +0000 gblondal 397@http://leicarumors.com/forum/ <p>I have a used Leica Summicron 28mm F:2.0 for sale. Used but in good condition. I live in Norway but can ship internationaly. Contact me for more information. </p> http://leicarumors.com/forum/topic.php?id=293#post-395 Mon, 05 Dec 2011 14:25:29 +0000 burkardphoto 395@http://leicarumors.com/forum/ <p>All the equipment is brand new and never been used. </p> <p>Leica S2-P SLR Digital Camera- $ 25,000</p> <p>Product Highlights<br /> 37.5 Megapixel 30x45mm Image Sensor<br /> S-System Lenses<br /> 3.0" LCD and Color OLED Info Displays<br /> Dual Shutter System<br /> Waterproof &#38; Dustproof<br /> Compact Ergonomic Design<br /> LEMO Push-Pull Connector<br /> CF &#38; SD Card Slots<br /> Scratch-Resistant Sapphire LCD Cover<br /> Platinum Service Package</p> <p>Leica Summarit-S 70mm f/2.5 ASPH Lens- $ 4,200</p> <p>Product Highlights<br /> Highly Refractive Glass Construction<br /> Autofocus with Manual Override<br /> Environmental Sealing<br /> Built-in Front Filter<br /> For Use With Leica S-System Cameras</p> <p>Leica APO-Tele-Elmar-S 180mm f/3.5 Lens- $ 6,200</p> <p>Product Highlights<br /> Enables Low Depth of Field Portraits<br /> Superior Optical Performance<br /> Weather Sealed<br /> Precise Auto Focus &#38; Exposure Control<br /> For Use With Leica S-System Cameras </p> http://leicarumors.com/forum/topic.php?id=291#post-391 Fri, 02 Dec 2011 11:13:56 +0000 Terry_157 391@http://leicarumors.com/forum/ <p>All, I am current in this craft shooting with a Canon 7D and a small Nikon p/7000 that I call my pocket equalizer (bread and butter shots for everyday), but what I have been wanting is what I define as a purist digital camera. Something like the Nikon F6 is to film. </p> <p>I prefer the emphasis of product design is focused on the sensor, ISO, WB, enhancing quality and tools within the camera towards still photography. I rarely shoot video and if I do, I have two other cameras that can do that if I want to create a You Tube clip. </p> <p>I simply want a professional grade purist still FF or possible MF camera that is within reasonable costs. The reason I like Leica is the quality of the optics is legendary. </p> <p>I like Canon and Nikon but both of these vendors are hell bent on integrating everything that can possible be conceived between video and still. Both seem to be ignoring the fact that when you load all of this "stuff" into the body of a camera, creating a hybrid, the net result is you have less footprint space for STILL photography and tools to enhance your still photography. The last thing we need is another video camera. Sony and Canon have plenty of those... what we need is a solid still FF that is second to none in quality and tools.</p> <p>When that camera is available, I will buy it. I think pros will buy it. </p> <p>The question is will Leica answer this or will this request be equally ignored as it has been by both Canon and Nikon.</p> <p>Terry </p> http://leicarumors.com/forum/topic.php?id=240#post-326 Fri, 30 Sep 2011 16:25:20 +0000 acephoto 326@http://leicarumors.com/forum/ <p>If you are in the Washington DC area you might want to check out the Leica event tomorrow, Saturday Oct 1.<br /> This will be a hands on event with Leica reps on hand. They will have S2, M9, X1, etc for you to shoot.</p> <p>There is a morning session from 10-1 and afternoon 2-5. The first hour is a seminar and then two hours of live in studio shooting with models. Oh yea food and soft drinks !</p> <p><a href="http://acephoto.net/store.aspx?c=acb" rel="nofollow">http://acephoto.net/store.aspx?c=acb</a> </p> http://leicarumors.com/forum/topic.php?id=200#post-314 Tue, 20 Sep 2011 05:43:59 +0000 Phileica 314@http://leicarumors.com/forum/ <p>Menu - release without a lens - done - have fun :-) </p> http://leicarumors.com/forum/topic.php?id=224#post-309 Sat, 10 Sep 2011 16:14:22 +0000 etrigan63 309@http://leicarumors.com/forum/ <p>I am selling my Leica M8. The camera is in perfect shape. It has been re-covered in GripTac at CameraLeather this year. 7,745 shutter actuations. Asking $2,400 + Paypal fees + S/H. Images upon request. Please PM me if you are interested. </p> http://leicarumors.com/forum/topic.php?id=223#post-308 Sun, 04 Sep 2011 17:19:00 +0000 anntracy51@gmail.com 308@http://leicarumors.com/forum/ <p>Hi... i'm new here and have a new V-LUX 2.... I can't figure out how to set RAW as the default format on this little beast... it wasn't hard to do on the V-LUX 1.... anyone have some help for me out there?</p> <p>tahnks </p> http://leicarumors.com/forum/topic.php?id=3#post-304 Sat, 20 Aug 2011 21:43:09 +0000 admin 304@http://leicarumors.com/forum/ <p>You can add it to the buy and sell section Joel. Good luck. </p> http://leicarumors.com/forum/topic.php?id=3#post-303 Thu, 18 Aug 2011 17:12:27 +0000 joel eli 303@http://leicarumors.com/forum/ <p>Hi everyone i hope to learn abit from you all,i dress people for a living so besides my iphone i wish to buy a new digital amera after i sell m,y Leica D-lux2 model.Ive only used this camera five times sad to say.Please let me know what you feel this is worth?<br /> I also wish to see what Leica can i buy from then on?<br /> Kindest regards-Joel Eli </p> http://leicarumors.com/forum/topic.php?id=3#post-302 Thu, 18 Aug 2011 17:05:04 +0000 joel eli 302@http://leicarumors.com/forum/ <p>Hi im a novas to this web site Peter,i wish to try to sell my D-lux2 camers it was my first hardly used??,cant explain it.I love the smaller C-lux1 model,after getting this one that it for the smaller leicas and now the newest model intrigues me.The leica d-lux30.What you think??<br /> Joel </p> http://leicarumors.com/forum/topic.php?id=3#post-301 Thu, 11 Aug 2011 13:25:00 +0000 gnarly 301@http://leicarumors.com/forum/ <p>Hello Everyone,</p> <p>I am Peter from Ontario Canada. You could say there has been a history of Leica in my family since the late 1940's. I hope this story doesn't bore anyone. My father emigrated in 1951 to Ottawa Canada, with his new wife, after having sold his photographic business in Germany. He wanted a better life for his future children. He was restricted to I believe it was $10,000.00 cash that he could bring into the country at the time, so what he did was to bring his Leica's and a varying assortment of lens's, also I believe some film cameras, all this he would use to setup a new business and also to sell for cash if needed so that they could live.<br /> I was born the following year, and now when I look at the family albums most if not all the pictures that were taken were with one of his Leica's.<br /> What happened a number of years later, a so called friend asked to borrow some of his equipment for a shot, and that was the last we saw of those camera's. There was one left with I believe it was with a 50mm, and a 35mm, lens. To this day I have no clue where they ended up, no one in the family has them, or knows of there where abouts either. Ah well !!<br /> So here I am shortly to retire and I am drawn to my families (Leica) past with the wish to own a Leica, in the hopes of this time passing on to my children some of the history that I remember from my childhood surrounding the photo's that were taken of us with Dads cameras.<br /> I have been for many years shooting film, (Black and White, then colour) and now I am in the digital age with my Nikon's, yet I find something missing. I shoot 95% of my time in full manual mode and manual focus, which seems sometimes strange as there are so many options in the menus these days. But it just doesn't feel right giving that creative control to the camera. maybe that is something that I inherited from my father.<br /> So anyways I am considering a Leica and lens to get back to a more meaningful (for me) way of making my photo's.<br /> I would sincerely appreciate any advise that could help me make my decision in what I shall purchase. My thoughts are at this time the M9-P with a Summicon 50mm F/2 lens to start. (I have read several reviews, and it appears that this is one of, if not the sharpest lens in it class). After that I will see where my new found photography takes me, in regards to possibly adding some other lens's.<br /> I would like to Thank "Leica Forum" for the opportunity to share this moment of my families history. </p> http://leicarumors.com/forum/topic.php?id=117#post-285 Sun, 22 May 2011 22:10:49 +0000 Cyril Jayant 285@http://leicarumors.com/forum/ <p>Go for a M6 and you can find a cheaper body now-a-days . Then a Voigtlander lens as first lens and then think of later to add Crons lenses for the collection.<br /> Good luck! </p> http://leicarumors.com/forum/topic.php?id=67#post-284 Sun, 22 May 2011 22:01:55 +0000 Cyril Jayant 284@http://leicarumors.com/forum/ <p>Most of the Cameras has gone back and forth to solms for a new face lift. But definitely when they come back with a god gurantee and you can rely on their factory check ups and repair. They ready to be on the next action until they get exhaust before they need next care and check up and services. they are work horses. I bought my m8 and it failed the shutter within a week and gone to the factory. came back with a new firmware update etc. I works as brand new now and I am happy. wonderful toy and i paid £1700.00 and still the prize remains the same. Buy it now or never!!!<br /> Cyril </p> http://leicarumors.com/forum/topic.php?id=205#post-283 Fri, 20 May 2011 03:19:16 +0000 photohire digital 283@http://leicarumors.com/forum/ <p>Photohire Cape Town has the Leica S2 system for rental and sales. </p> <p>Lenses: 35mm, 70mm, 120mm</p> <p>Visit our website: <a href="http://www.photohire.co.za" rel="nofollow">www.photohire.co.za</a> </p> http://leicarumors.com/forum/topic.php?id=204#post-282 Wed, 18 May 2011 00:28:56 +0000 admin 282@http://leicarumors.com/forum/ <p>The last I heard was that it will be released in September if I am not mistaken. </p> http://leicarumors.com/forum/topic.php?id=204#post-281 Wed, 11 May 2011 07:40:57 +0000 billputnam 281@http://leicarumors.com/forum/ <p>Hi everyone, whats the latest on the GXR M-mount? </p> http://leicarumors.com/forum/topic.php?id=201#post-278 Thu, 24 Mar 2011 05:48:47 +0000 jalle 278@http://leicarumors.com/forum/ <p>I want the WATE but i HATE the Frankenthing. It feels like it is a compromise for M8. Is there a version looking like the 21/24/28 coming out? Or do I, cause I need to use wideangles in my work, have to keep on working with the HUGE Nikons and the 14-24 monster?</p> <p>Go for a nice viewfinder now, Leica. </p> http://leicarumors.com/forum/topic.php?id=200#post-277 Mon, 14 Mar 2011 07:23:26 +0000 winter 277@http://leicarumors.com/forum/ <p>Help required please.<br /> I am working with Digilux 3 which works perfectly with a standard 14 to 50mm lense.<br /> The battery is fully charged.<br /> The SD card is inserted and operational.<br /> The camera is switched on.<br /> I have attached a leica R to 4/3 adaptor to the Digilux 3<br /> Then fitted an R 35 - 70mm F4<br /> I can manually focus I can work in live view.<br /> However when I press the shutter release nothing happens.<br /> What should I do get it to take pictures? </p> http://leicarumors.com/forum/topic.php?id=199#post-276 Thu, 10 Feb 2011 10:50:50 +0000 Rod Carlo 276@http://leicarumors.com/forum/ <p>I corrected my post. I really meant that I found the definition, color and tone of the D-Lux 4 to be better than the D-Lux 5. Your JPEG comparison also shows that. The photos of the D-Lux 4, to me, seems to be more in line with what is to be expected from a Leica Camera / Lens. I also feel the same with black and white photos. </p> <p>You are correct that I should keep the D-Lux 4 and get the X1. I love the D-Lux 4 and bought my daughter the LX3. I was about to get the X1 but the prices kept on changing - from $1,999 to $2,500+. The black model remains at $1,999 but I think I prefer the grey one. </p> http://leicarumors.com/forum/topic.php?id=199#post-275 Thu, 10 Feb 2011 01:53:41 +0000 admin 275@http://leicarumors.com/forum/ <p>I did some comparisons between the D-Lux 4 and D-Lux 5:</p> <p><a href="http://leicarumors.com/2010/11/07/leica-d-lux-4-vs-d-lux-5-iso-comparison.aspx/" rel="nofollow">http://leicarumors.com/2010/11/07/leica-d-lux-4-vs-d-lux-5-iso-comparison.aspx/</a><br /> <a href="http://leicarumors.com/2010/11/14/leica-d-lux-4-vs-d-lux-5-vs-v-lux-2-iso-comparison.aspx/" rel="nofollow">http://leicarumors.com/2010/11/14/leica-d-lux-4-vs-d-lux-5-vs-v-lux-2-iso-comparison.aspx/</a><br /> <a href="http://leicarumors.com/2011/01/20/leica-d-lux-4-vs-d-lux-5-jpg-files-comparison-part-4.aspx/" rel="nofollow">http://leicarumors.com/2011/01/20/leica-d-lux-4-vs-d-lux-5-jpg-files-comparison-part-4.aspx/</a></p> <p>The X1 is a completely different animal - maybe keep the D-Lux 4 and get the X1? I personally did upgrade from DL4 to DL5 mainly because of the video. </p> http://leicarumors.com/forum/topic.php?id=199#post-274 Wed, 09 Feb 2011 18:50:07 +0000 Rod Carlo 274@http://leicarumors.com/forum/ <p>Based on my observation of many photographs from both D-Lux 4 and D-Lux 5, I am finding that the definition, color and tone of the D-Lux 4 is much better. Although the ISO performance of the D-Lux 5 is better as tested and the lens has a longer focal length, I much prefer the D-Lux 4. For me, the quality of the photos in terms of definition, tone and saturation are more important. I do have the D-Lux 4 and was considering buying either the D-Lux 5 or the X1. What do others think? </p> http://leicarumors.com/forum/topic.php?id=198#post-273 Mon, 17 Jan 2011 20:41:43 +0000 admin 273@http://leicarumors.com/forum/ <p>I asked around and it seems that lens is still not discontinued - maybe they still have inventory and will discontinue it later this year? </p> http://leicarumors.com/forum/topic.php?id=198#post-272 Fri, 14 Jan 2011 14:04:45 +0000 CB 272@http://leicarumors.com/forum/ <p>I hear that by Leica of Switzerland. </p> http://leicarumors.com/forum/topic.php?id=198#post-271 Thu, 13 Jan 2011 22:31:38 +0000 admin 271@http://leicarumors.com/forum/ <p>I know that the 24mm 2.8 Elmarit will be discontinued:<br /> <a href="http://leicarumors.com/2010/12/08/leica-24mm-f2-8-elmarit-m-aspherical-lens-is-now-discontinued.aspx/" rel="nofollow">http://leicarumors.com/2010/12/08/leica-24mm-f2-8-elmarit-m-aspherical-lens-is-now-discontinued.aspx/</a></p> <p>but I have no info about the 21mm. Where did you hear about that? </p> http://leicarumors.com/forum/topic.php?id=198#post-270 Thu, 13 Jan 2011 11:08:27 +0000 CB 270@http://leicarumors.com/forum/ <p>21mm f/2.8 Elmarit-M ASPH discontinued by Leica ? ? ? </p> http://leicarumors.com/forum/topic.php?id=191#post-263 Thu, 02 Dec 2010 23:02:38 +0000 admin 263@http://leicarumors.com/forum/ <p>I am sure they will start releasing limited editions of the Leica D-Lux 5 in the next few months, but I doubt it will be in December. </p> http://leicarumors.com/forum/topic.php?id=191#post-262 Mon, 29 Nov 2010 23:04:19 +0000 nyleicauser 262@http://leicarumors.com/forum/ <p>Any news on whether Leica will release a titanium version as it did with the D Lux 4? </p> <p>I believe the D Lux 4 was announced in Sept of 2008 and the titanium version was announced a few months later, in December of 2008. Do you think Leica will do the same with the D Lux 5 and announce a titanium version this December? </p> http://leicarumors.com/forum/topic.php?id=117#post-261 Fri, 12 Nov 2010 21:49:47 +0000 riptragle 261@http://leicarumors.com/forum/ <p>From my own experience M3's due to age only, NOT quality, are prone to unusable viewfinders due to prism cement oxidation or separation.<br /> Sherry prefers M5's. </p> http://leicarumors.com/forum/topic.php?id=186#post-256 Wed, 29 Sep 2010 06:25:49 +0000 fbehmer 256@http://leicarumors.com/forum/ <p>Recently I went to a shop in search for a Panasonic Lumix TZ10, the shop owner told me the camera is not good an the lenses are plastic. I asked him about the 'leica lenses' endorsement; 'Why would leica hurt their name endorsing bad lenses?' and the answer was 'Leica is in financial trouble being run by a bank, this deal bring revenues and that is what they need now'.</p> <p>I wonder what is your perspective on that. Is Leica risking its reputation by partnering with - as the shop owner said - 'a microwave manufacturer'?</p> <p>Comments appreciated.</p> <p>fb </p> http://leicarumors.com/forum/topic.php?id=100#post-255 Tue, 28 Sep 2010 10:46:10 +0000 silverworker 255@http://leicarumors.com/forum/ <p>Please repost your original post, easyaquila. I'm interested in reading about your experience and in knowing who the dealer is. I'm sure others are interested too.</p> <p>My take on it is that if dealers don't like this type of negative publicity, they should not be dishonest with their customers. As much money as we spend for Leica cameras and lenses, the least we deserve is honesty from the dealer and his sales staff.</p> <p>Don't pee in our camera bags and try to tell us it's raining. </p> http://leicarumors.com/forum/topic.php?id=117#post-254 Tue, 28 Sep 2010 10:39:23 +0000 silverworker 254@http://leicarumors.com/forum/ <p>I would cast my vote for a clean used M4P (not an M4) or an M3 with the MP conversion by Sherry Krauter (around $300 for the conversion, IIRC). Either option will not have an in-camera meter, but for most types of photographing, it's not really that big of an inconvenience. Even when shooting on the street, I find that I can take one meter reading and the light remains pretty constant, unless you move in and out of shadows or shaded areas.</p> <p>If you really want an M with an in camera meter, A good clean M6 (no TTL, please) would be another economical route. </p> <p>If price is not an issue, go with an MP 0.72 - this is the camera I have and I have never regretted my choice of it over the M7. Or you can get a nice used MP and an M3, M4P or M6 for the cost of a new MP.</p> <p>Regarding lenses, a 35 f/2 Summicron (and/or a 50mm Summicron) are hard to beat for allaround use. They are reasonably fast at f/2 and are not as costly as the Summiluxes with their f/1.4 speed. There is no shortage of clean used 35 'crons on the used market, either. Buying good clean used Leica gear definitely helps your dollars go farther and what you give up compared to buying new is of little consequence, if any. </p> <p>The "sacrifices" made by buying used Leica gear are miniscule. If image quality is your #1 priority, Leica M lenses blow away anything made by Nikon, Canon, Sony, Minolta, Pentax, Tamron, Tokina or any other of the 35mm SLR lens makers. Only the Zeiss 35mm lenses approach the quality of Leica M lenses. </p>