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Forum: Digital Leica M8 / M8.2 / M9 / M-E /Mono / M10 aka "M" 4 Weeks Ago
Replies: 49
Views: 1,984
Posted By Tom Niblick
I agree. I'm a bit not excited by color of the...

I agree. I'm a bit not excited by color of the M240 samples I've seen but its early and firmware or profiles can fix the color. As far as CCD vs CMOS, there might have been a difference 10 years ago...
Forum: Digital Leica M8 / M8.2 / M9 / M-E /Mono / M10 aka "M" 04-08-2013
Replies: 22
Views: 940
Posted By Tom Niblick
35 and 90 are a great combo. Even though I have a...

35 and 90 are a great combo. Even though I have a 50 Summicron, it sits in the bag most of the time. Same is true for 21 and 135. In fact, I use the 35 Summicron for 80 to 90% of my shots with the 90...
Forum: Digital Leica M8 / M8.2 / M9 / M-E /Mono / M10 aka "M" 03-26-2013
Replies: 88
Views: 8,582
Posted By Tom Niblick
Yeah, I was counting on my fingers too. I was...

Yeah, I was counting on my fingers too.

I was shooting with a loaner Kodak DCS (460?) in 1996-1997. $28,000, 1.33 crop, hot mirror filter, thick as a brick... I passed. Five years later, when the...
Forum: Digital Leica M8 / M8.2 / M9 / M-E /Mono / M10 aka "M" 03-21-2013
Replies: 88
Views: 8,582
Posted By Tom Niblick
I would be hard pressed to run my business on...

I would be hard pressed to run my business on film today. I did for nearly 30 years. I needed an E6 line for the 4x5 and 8x10 copy trannies, two lith film processors for the film my scanners...
Forum: Digital Leica M8 / M8.2 / M9 / M-E /Mono / M10 aka "M" 03-21-2013
Replies: 72
Views: 5,380
Posted By Tom Niblick
The best camera is the one you have with you...

The best camera is the one you have with you right now.
Forum: Digital Leica M8 / M8.2 / M9 / M-E /Mono / M10 aka "M" 02-27-2013
Replies: 16
Views: 919
Posted By Tom Niblick
This has been my experience. To put it in...

This has been my experience. To put it in unscientific terms, the M8 b&w files glow.
Forum: Digital Leica M8 / M8.2 / M9 / M-E /Mono / M10 aka "M" 02-27-2013
Replies: 21
Views: 1,769
Posted By Tom Niblick
Perhaps I too misunderstood the OP question. I...

Perhaps I too misunderstood the OP question. I use EyeOne's Profile Maker Pro to create profiles for my BetterLight scanback, scanners and the media I print on my Epsons. Using a color managed...
Forum: Digital Leica M8 / M8.2 / M9 / M-E /Mono / M10 aka "M" 02-27-2013
Replies: 21
Views: 1,769
Posted By Tom Niblick
It all depends on how you are using your images....

It all depends on how you are using your images. sRGB is good for the web. It plays well with JPEG. Adobe RGB 1998 is fine for most purposes. Prophoto retains the most color information.

In a color...
Forum: Digital Leica M8 / M8.2 / M9 / M-E /Mono / M10 aka "M" 01-11-2013
Replies: 37
Views: 1,412
Posted By Tom Niblick
No, it was the 2.8. But my experience was when...

No, it was the 2.8. But my experience was when the M9 was just out and with an early firmware. Sometimes my shots were perfect and other times they were unusable due to the red edges. I fussed with...
Forum: Digital Leica M8 / M8.2 / M9 / M-E /Mono / M10 aka "M" 01-10-2013
Replies: 37
Views: 1,412
Posted By Tom Niblick
I used a 21mm Biogon on my M8 and loved the...

I used a 21mm Biogon on my M8 and loved the results. Unfortunately it gave me a serious red edge on my M9 so I sold this lens. Now, with the new firmware in place, I'm thinking or reacquiring both...
Forum: Digital Leica M8 / M8.2 / M9 / M-E /Mono / M10 aka "M" 01-04-2013
Replies: 29
Views: 993
Posted By Tom Niblick
I'll second that. I've owned Zeiss and CV lenses...

I'll second that.

I've owned Zeiss and CV lenses and while they are excellent optically, the Leica lenses are built better. You may not think so now but 20 or 30 years from now, the Leica lenses...
Forum: Digital Leica M8 / M8.2 / M9 / M-E /Mono / M10 aka "M" 01-02-2013
Replies: 10
Views: 1,032
Posted By Tom Niblick
My go to lens on the M8 was a 35 Summicron. Same...

My go to lens on the M8 was a 35 Summicron. Same is true for my M9. The lens that was released together with the M8 was the 28 Elmarit ASPH and if I was to reacquire a M8 - which I am considering -...
Forum: Digital Leica M8 / M8.2 / M9 / M-E /Mono / M10 aka "M" 12-12-2012
Replies: 75
Views: 4,980
Posted By Tom Niblick
Nikon's change to CMOS was mostly financial (CMOS...

Nikon's change to CMOS was mostly financial (CMOS sensors are less expensive) and partially supply chain. Most of the early Nikon digital cameras used Kodak CCD sensors. At that time (1994-1996) a...
Forum: Digital Leica M8 / M8.2 / M9 / M-E /Mono / M10 aka "M" 12-11-2012
Replies: 75
Views: 4,980
Posted By Tom Niblick
Just yanking your chain...

Just yanking your chain...
Forum: Digital Leica M8 / M8.2 / M9 / M-E /Mono / M10 aka "M" 12-11-2012
Replies: 75
Views: 4,980
Posted By Tom Niblick
Ahh, skirting your NDA? Thanks! Personally, I...

Ahh, skirting your NDA? Thanks!

Personally, I can (almost) afford one or the other without selling my beloved M9. I'd rather get the camera that is not a one-trick-pony. But I'll still wait and see.
Forum: Digital Leica M8 / M8.2 / M9 / M-E /Mono / M10 aka "M" 12-07-2012
Replies: 75
Views: 4,980
Posted By Tom Niblick
I'm mostly curious to see the dynamic range of...

I'm mostly curious to see the dynamic range of the new M. If this sensor allows for 1-2 stops more shadow detail compared to the M9, then it could produce better B&W files than the MM. That might be...
Forum: Digital Leica M8 / M8.2 / M9 / M-E /Mono / M10 aka "M" 11-26-2012
Replies: 29
Views: 2,582
Posted By Tom Niblick
My primary work cameras are 4x5s with scanbacks...

My primary work cameras are 4x5s with scanbacks but my M9 is my primary field camera. Most of my Nikon cameras are gone but I did pick up another D2 with a 60 micro for down and dirty catalog work....
Forum: Digital Leica M8 / M8.2 / M9 / M-E /Mono / M10 aka "M" 11-20-2012
Replies: 67
Views: 4,953
Posted By Tom Niblick
I agree. I love my M9. But I've sold or traded...

I agree. I love my M9. But I've sold or traded all of my other small cameras and need a back up body. While I'd love a Monochrom, I'm not sure I can afford a one trick pony. Another M9 is the logical...
Forum: Digital Leica M8 / M8.2 / M9 / M-E /Mono / M10 aka "M" 11-20-2012
Replies: 67
Views: 4,953
Posted By Tom Niblick
Here's the Quote from LUF: "I just belatedly read...

Here's the Quote from LUF: "I just belatedly read Thorsten Overgaard's update to page 16 of his M9 blog/subjective review/guide (which I find very useful). In it he states:

"It might be of interest...
Forum: Digital Leica M8 / M8.2 / M9 / M-E /Mono / M10 aka "M" 11-19-2012
Replies: 67
Views: 4,953
Posted By Tom Niblick
You're right and that is often how I shot my M8...

You're right and that is often how I shot my M8 with either my 35 or 50 Summicrons. But it is nice to be able to see a blue line when, say, you are shooting a model and you have enough other things...
Forum: Digital Leica M8 / M8.2 / M9 / M-E /Mono / M10 aka "M" 11-19-2012
Replies: 67
Views: 4,953
Posted By Tom Niblick
Oh yeah, I made a lot of 24x36 prints from my M8...

Oh yeah, I made a lot of 24x36 prints from my M8 files and a few 40x60 inch prints. The sweet spot for print size from the M8 is 16x24 inches.
Forum: Digital Leica M8 / M8.2 / M9 / M-E /Mono / M10 aka "M" 11-19-2012
Replies: 67
Views: 4,953
Posted By Tom Niblick
So true. Having owned a M8 for 4 years and a M9...

So true.

Having owned a M8 for 4 years and a M9 for 2 years, I think the M8 is a far better B&W camera. The M9's sensor was based on Kodachrome 64 slide film and the files often seem to have the...
Forum: Digital Leica M8 / M8.2 / M9 / M-E /Mono / M10 aka "M" 10-18-2012
Replies: 11
Views: 1,120
Posted By Tom Niblick
My old Linhof lenses all took 40.5 filters. I got...

My old Linhof lenses all took 40.5 filters. I got a 40.5 - 52 mm step ring from Calumet along with a few metal hoods for about $40. I've never seen 40.5 to 46 but there may be one out there...
Forum: Digital Leica M8 / M8.2 / M9 / M-E /Mono / M10 aka "M" 10-11-2012
Replies: 13
Views: 1,685
Posted By Tom Niblick
I regret selling my M8 as well. I wanted to keep...

I regret selling my M8 as well. I wanted to keep it just for taking IR and b&w photos but the M9 was such as stretch - especially in the midst of a recession - that a lot of gear had to go. Right...
Forum: Digital Leica M8 / M8.2 / M9 / M-E /Mono / M10 aka "M" 09-28-2012
Replies: 10
Views: 1,111
Posted By Tom Niblick
I take 90% of my photos with a 35 Summicron. I...

I take 90% of my photos with a 35 Summicron. I have a 50 Summicron in my bag that I use sometimes to shoot portraits but more often I'll reach for my 90 Elmarit. When I travel, I almost always just...
Forum: Digital Leica M8 / M8.2 / M9 / M-E /Mono / M10 aka "M" 09-26-2012
Replies: 9
Views: 981
Posted By Tom Niblick
I use the same magnifier and the 35 mm frame is a...

I use the same magnifier and the 35 mm frame is a problem. I can make it work, but it takes a lot of eyeball gymnastics. This magnifier is better for 50-135.
Forum: Digital Leica M8 / M8.2 / M9 / M-E /Mono / M10 aka "M" 09-11-2012
Replies: 29
Views: 3,805
Posted By Tom Niblick
+1 This lens is about the same size as the 28...

+1

This lens is about the same size as the 28 Summicron and has similar IQ though not as sharp in the corners. The 28 ASPH is a wonderful lens but has a different, more modern, look. I've tried all...
Forum: Digital Leica M8 / M8.2 / M9 / M-E /Mono / M10 aka "M" 09-10-2012
Replies: 7
Views: 946
Posted By Tom Niblick
Film? I have two 4x5s and 2 scanbacks -...

Film? I have two 4x5s and 2 scanbacks - BetterLight and PhaseOne. I use a Toyo/BetterLight Super 6K with 2 North Light HID banks every day. It's the best tool for art reproduction.
Forum: Digital Leica M8 / M8.2 / M9 / M-E /Mono / M10 aka "M" 08-21-2012
Replies: 18
Views: 2,207
Posted By Tom Niblick
If you buy a M8, code your lenses and use the...

If you buy a M8, code your lenses and use the filters and you will not have a problem. If you buy a M9 and stick with the focal lengths 28 - 135, you will not have a problem. If you add a 24 or wider...
Forum: Digital Leica M8 / M8.2 / M9 / M-E /Mono / M10 aka "M" 08-20-2012
Replies: 18
Views: 2,207
Posted By Tom Niblick
When the M9 first came out lenses like the Zeiss...

When the M9 first came out lenses like the Zeiss 21/2.8 and the Zeiss 21/4.5, the Leica 21 Super Angulon and the CV 21 caused a red edge. The problem didn't show up on every photo, but it was bad...
Forum: Digital Leica M8 / M8.2 / M9 / M-E /Mono / M10 aka "M" 08-20-2012
Replies: 167
Views: 16,037
Posted By Tom Niblick
Maybe. I need a second body. The only hesitation...

Maybe. I need a second body. The only hesitation is M8.2 vs MM vs M9.

I'll wait until the M10 is out and the price of used M bodies falls. The $1,000 price drop on the M9P tells me that a M10 will...
Forum: Digital Leica M8 / M8.2 / M9 / M-E /Mono / M10 aka "M" 08-08-2012
Replies: 88
Views: 7,476
Posted By Tom Niblick
Great! You will love the camera. Mine cost me a...

Great! You will love the camera.

Mine cost me a M4 with a 50 DR Summicron + a M8 + 3 Nikkor lenses + $2500 cash. It is worth it.

My only complaint is that my M9 cost me my M4 and my M8. They were...
Forum: Digital Leica M8 / M8.2 / M9 / M-E /Mono / M10 aka "M" 07-26-2012
Replies: 23
Views: 3,744
Posted By Tom Niblick
Shots taken with a M8 using a 35 CV Skopar 2.5....

Shots taken with a M8 using a 35 CV Skopar 2.5. This is one sweet little lens.
Forum: Digital Leica M8 / M8.2 / M9 / M-E /Mono / M10 aka "M" 07-23-2012
Replies: 22
Views: 1,852
Posted By Tom Niblick
+1 Though I also added about .02 worth of...

+1

Though I also added about .02 worth of electricians tape to tone down that big white "M9"
Forum: Digital Leica M8 / M8.2 / M9 / M-E /Mono / M10 aka "M" 07-03-2012
Replies: 18
Views: 1,799
Posted By Tom Niblick
My two lens M9 kit is a 35 Summicron type IV and...

My two lens M9 kit is a 35 Summicron type IV and a 90 Elmarit M. My 3 lens kit adds a 50 Summicron. A 135 Elmarit sits in a drawer beside an old 90 Tele Elmarit and only comes out to play when I know...
Forum: Digital Leica M8 / M8.2 / M9 / M-E /Mono / M10 aka "M" 06-12-2012
Replies: 17
Views: 1,825
Posted By Tom Niblick
I took my old M8 to Death Valley a few years...

I took my old M8 to Death Valley a few years back. I took about 1,000 exposures over 3 days frequently switching between 21 mm and 35 mm lenses. No problems for 900 + exposures but got one dust spot...
Forum: Digital Leica M8 / M8.2 / M9 / M-E /Mono / M10 aka "M" 05-04-2012
Replies: 23
Views: 2,418
Posted By Tom Niblick
I'll get one to do some macro and long lens work....

I'll get one to do some macro and long lens work. No rush though as my M9 and my 4x5s cover 90% of what I do.
Forum: Digital Leica M8 / M8.2 / M9 / M-E /Mono / M10 aka "M" 03-15-2012
Replies: 6
Views: 738
Posted By Tom Niblick
Ahh, its probably just uncodable. You should get...

Ahh, its probably just uncodable. You should get rid of it.
Wanna sell it?
Forum: Digital Leica M8 / M8.2 / M9 / M-E /Mono / M10 aka "M" 03-15-2012
Replies: 11
Views: 1,522
Posted By Tom Niblick
I also have a German version of the 35 Summicron...

I also have a German version of the 35 Summicron IV. Other than loosing the little red dot, it has been a trouble-free lens. It is probably the best and most useful lens I've ever owned. It seems to...
Forum: Digital Leica M8 / M8.2 / M9 / M-E /Mono / M10 aka "M" 03-07-2012
Replies: 11
Views: 1,522
Posted By Tom Niblick
I'm using a 35 Summicron version IV (1989) with a...

I'm using a 35 Summicron version IV (1989) with a 90 Elmarit M (1995) and a 50 Summicron version 3 (1969). The 35 and 90 are wonderfully matched in terms of color and sharpness. The early version of...
Forum: Digital Leica M8 / M8.2 / M9 / M-E /Mono / M10 aka "M" 03-05-2012
Replies: 117
Views: 6,601
Posted By Tom Niblick
I think my M8 was $4,500 new. I had it for 4...

I think my M8 was $4,500 new. I had it for 4 years. I sold it for $2,250. That comes out to $47 per month or 3 rolls of slide film with processing.

My M9 was $7,000 new. I've had it for 1 year. I...
Forum: Digital Leica M8 / M8.2 / M9 / M-E /Mono / M10 aka "M" 03-05-2012
Replies: 66
Views: 6,796
Posted By Tom Niblick
Getting back to the original question, I noticed...

Getting back to the original question, I noticed a few minor IQ differences when I switched from the M8 to a M9. The color response seems slightly different giving the M9 a slight edge but the M8...
Forum: Digital Leica M8 / M8.2 / M9 / M-E /Mono / M10 aka "M" 02-17-2012
Replies: 5
Views: 878
Posted By Tom Niblick
Tonal transitions. There seems to be a slight...

Tonal transitions. There seems to be a slight softening between some tones that can be very pleasing. Hard to express but M8 files looks a bit more film like.
Forum: Digital Leica M8 / M8.2 / M9 / M-E /Mono / M10 aka "M" 02-17-2012
Replies: 5
Views: 878
Posted By Tom Niblick
I used a M8 for 4 years and the M9 for a little...

I used a M8 for 4 years and the M9 for a little over a year. But I don't have both cameras to shoot comparisons since I sold the M8. Still, I like the B&W rendition of the M8 better. The resulting...
Forum: Digital Leica M8 / M8.2 / M9 / M-E /Mono / M10 aka "M" 02-14-2012
Replies: 4
Views: 549
Posted By Tom Niblick
I used a 1.33 on my M8. The 35 framelines filled...

I used a 1.33 on my M8. The 35 framelines filled the viewfinder while wearing glasses. In fact, it was often too much magnification. The 50 mm frame was very comfortable as was the 90.

So, yes, 50...
Forum: Digital Leica M8 / M8.2 / M9 / M-E /Mono / M10 aka "M" 02-08-2012
Replies: 44
Views: 3,667
Posted By Tom Niblick
Having owned both Zeiss and CV lenses, all of my...

Having owned both Zeiss and CV lenses, all of my lenses are Leica now. I'm neither rich nor a Leica snob - I just like the look of the photos that my classic 35/50/90/135 Summicron/Elmarits give. I...
Forum: Digital Leica M8 / M8.2 / M9 / M-E /Mono / M10 aka "M" 02-07-2012
Replies: 15
Views: 3,007
Posted By Tom Niblick
Looks like the consensus is - buy the CV 28 and...

Looks like the consensus is - buy the CV 28 and either shoot wide open or stop down to 5.6 or just do not worry about it. That is the most economical decision. But Leicas are not about economy but...
Forum: Digital Leica M8 / M8.2 / M9 / M-E /Mono / M10 aka "M" 01-27-2012
Replies: 3
Views: 1,067
Posted By Tom Niblick
Thanks for your advice! But I'm looking to see if...

Thanks for your advice! But I'm looking to see if anyone has had a good experience on a M9. Mostly, I'm trying to decide if this lens is worth twice as much as a CV 21 which I've heard works 90% of...
Forum: Digital Leica M8 / M8.2 / M9 / M-E /Mono / M10 aka "M" 01-27-2012
Replies: 3
Views: 1,067
Posted By Tom Niblick
Corner Fix with M9 and ZM 21C 4.5

Has anyone tried Corner Fix on the 21 Zeiss C using the M9?

I understand the new Leica firmware makes the 21 Skopar usable on the M9 but what about the Zeiss 21C? Weighing my options for...
Forum: Digital Leica M8 / M8.2 / M9 / M-E /Mono / M10 aka "M" 01-25-2012
Replies: 5
Views: 888
Posted By Tom Niblick
I shot my 35 Summicron, 35 CV Color Skopar, 90 &...

I shot my 35 Summicron, 35 CV Color Skopar, 90 & 135 Elmarits uncoded on my M8 with no problems. The 21 Biogon needed the code.

I tested the 35s with a fast down and dirty sharpie job by shooting a...
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