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Forum: Digital Leica M8 / M8.2 / M9 / M-E /Mono / M10 aka "M" 2 Days Ago
Replies: 50
Views: 1,428
Posted By jaapv
Have they? I would say that if they can be...

Have they? I would say that if they can be classified as limited as that (which I doubt very much) that it is more of a reportage and travel camera.
Forum: Digital Leica M8 / M8.2 / M9 / M-E /Mono / M10 aka "M" 2 Days Ago
Replies: 50
Views: 1,428
Posted By jaapv
Because there are no CMos sensors available in...

Because there are no CMos sensors available in medium format:rolleyes:
Forum: Digital Leica M8 / M8.2 / M9 / M-E /Mono / M10 aka "M" 4 Days Ago
Replies: 50
Views: 1,428
Posted By jaapv
That used to be. Nowadays it is all over the...

That used to be. Nowadays it is all over the place. The shallow-well CMOSIS with dedicated microlenses for the M cannot be exactly cheap.
Forum: Digital Leica M8 / M8.2 / M9 / M-E /Mono / M10 aka "M" 4 Days Ago
Replies: 50
Views: 1,428
Posted By jaapv
Huh?- DR in the highlights and...

Huh?- DR in the highlights and shadows??:confused:
Forum: Digital Leica M8 / M8.2 / M9 / M-E /Mono / M10 aka "M" 4 Days Ago
Replies: 50
Views: 1,428
Posted By jaapv
Indeed. all this CCD CMos excitement is in...

Indeed. all this CCD CMos excitement is in reality yawny stuff...
Forum: Digital Leica M8 / M8.2 / M9 / M-E /Mono / M10 aka "M" 6 Days Ago
Replies: 33
Views: 1,235
Posted By jaapv
The Fuji? Not full frame, not a rangefinder, not...

The Fuji? Not full frame, not a rangefinder, not a competing camera, unless you are unable to look past a retro design. Still, the XPro 1 is a pretty good camera in its own right, but for me could...
Forum: Digital Leica M8 / M8.2 / M9 / M-E /Mono / M10 aka "M" 1 Week Ago
Replies: 12
Views: 450
Posted By jaapv
You won't be disappointed if you use capture One...

You won't be disappointed if you use capture One with an LCC profile. Or Cornerfix.
Forum: Digital Leica M8 / M8.2 / M9 / M-E /Mono / M10 aka "M" 1 Week Ago
Replies: 16
Views: 454
Posted By jaapv
Will is fine for bodies, but like all other...

Will is fine for bodies, but like all other independents has specialized in mechanical cameras and the mechanical aspects of digital ones. I would will not hesitate to send for instance an M9 body in...
Forum: Digital Leica M8 / M8.2 / M9 / M-E /Mono / M10 aka "M" 1 Week Ago
Replies: 16
Views: 454
Posted By jaapv
If the lens focusses correctly when you have a...

If the lens focusses correctly when you have a single object in your focussing patch it is really a matter of your personal focussing technique, not the lens.
If other objects confuse the issue, you...
Forum: Digital Leica M8 / M8.2 / M9 / M-E /Mono / M10 aka "M" 1 Week Ago
Replies: 2
Views: 247
Posted By jaapv
Afaik no. The coding and frameline selection is ...

Afaik no. The coding and frameline selection is only needed to bring up the list of R lenses in the lens selection menu. There are several users of uncoded and wrong-frameline adapters on LUF and...
Forum: Digital Leica M8 / M8.2 / M9 / M-E /Mono / M10 aka "M" 2 Weeks Ago
Replies: 28
Views: 874
Posted By jaapv
Firmware and it is an item in the camera menu.

Firmware and it is an item in the camera menu.
Forum: Digital Leica M8 / M8.2 / M9 / M-E /Mono / M10 aka "M" 2 Weeks Ago
Replies: 28
Views: 874
Posted By jaapv
I've got a couple of 2007 ones that are...

I've got a couple of 2007 ones that are completely without problems and of quite decent capacity.
Forum: Digital Leica M8 / M8.2 / M9 / M-E /Mono / M10 aka "M" 2 Weeks Ago
Replies: 9
Views: 738
Posted By jaapv
The "soft" setting of the shutter release on the...

The "soft" setting of the shutter release on the M9 turns it into something like a hair trigger. Highly recommended for slow speeds, together with careful camera-holding...
Forum: Digital Leica M8 / M8.2 / M9 / M-E /Mono / M10 aka "M" 3 Weeks Ago
Replies: 10
Views: 516
Posted By jaapv
I'd give it a crop; bottom and right.

I'd give it a crop; bottom and right.
Forum: Digital Leica M8 / M8.2 / M9 / M-E /Mono / M10 aka "M" 3 Weeks Ago
Replies: 68
Views: 4,279
Posted By jaapv
Where is the option: Any of them according to...

Where is the option: Any of them according to taste? Because they are all equally suitable and just produce a slightly different look, which will be appreciated by the photographic über-gourmets...
Forum: Digital Leica M8 / M8.2 / M9 / M-E /Mono / M10 aka "M" 4 Weeks Ago
Replies: 89
Views: 3,682
Posted By jaapv
Leica S. :D

Leica S. :D
Forum: Digital Leica M8 / M8.2 / M9 / M-E /Mono / M10 aka "M" 4 Weeks Ago
Replies: 89
Views: 3,682
Posted By jaapv
You looked quite a while ago I guess ;). Modern...

You looked quite a while ago I guess ;). Modern strap-lugs are screwed from the inside by two screws. These screws are secured by Locktite. On some cameras the Locktite was omitted during the...
Forum: Digital Leica M8 / M8.2 / M9 / M-E /Mono / M10 aka "M" 4 Weeks Ago
Replies: 89
Views: 3,682
Posted By jaapv
Firmware was by Jenoptic (Germany), now by Leica....

Firmware was by Jenoptic (Germany), now by Leica. The Belgian Cmosis sensor is made in France on Dutch machines. The bodyshells and other mechanical parts are made by German subcontractors and by...
Forum: Digital Leica M8 / M8.2 / M9 / M-E /Mono / M10 aka "M" 4 Weeks Ago
Replies: 89
Views: 3,682
Posted By jaapv
I had a Volvo 745 that dislocated its rear axle...

I had a Volvo 745 that dislocated its rear axle due to improperly assembled rear springs. It made for some interesting swerves....
Forum: Digital Leica M8 / M8.2 / M9 / M-E /Mono / M10 aka "M" 4 Weeks Ago
Replies: 89
Views: 3,682
Posted By jaapv
Especially if it is a different model camera more...

Especially if it is a different model camera more than two years old...:rolleyes:
Forum: Digital Leica M8 / M8.2 / M9 / M-E /Mono / M10 aka "M" 4 Weeks Ago
Replies: 89
Views: 3,682
Posted By jaapv
What prompted this post?:confused: That was an...

What prompted this post?:confused: That was an out-of-guaranty M9 and has nothing to do with a recall of the M. And Leica reconsidered too...
Forum: Digital Leica M8 / M8.2 / M9 / M-E /Mono / M10 aka "M" 4 Weeks Ago
Replies: 16
Views: 1,041
Posted By jaapv
The best remedy for noise is to expose properly....

The best remedy for noise is to expose properly. The remedy for color problems is to clean up your postprocessing workflow, calibrate your monitor and use a grey card. The M(8) leaves it up to the...
Forum: Digital Leica M8 / M8.2 / M9 / M-E /Mono / M10 aka "M" 4 Weeks Ago
Replies: 9
Views: 673
Posted By jaapv
+1 and ignore the parrot response on UTube.

+1 and ignore the parrot response on UTube.
Forum: Digital Leica M8 / M8.2 / M9 / M-E /Mono / M10 aka "M" 4 Weeks Ago
Replies: 6
Views: 322
Posted By jaapv
You did.:)

You did.:)
Forum: Digital Leica M8 / M8.2 / M9 / M-E /Mono / M10 aka "M" 04-18-2013
Replies: 33
Views: 1,699
Posted By jaapv
Tip 1: Ditch Aperture Tip 2: Use Lightroom that...

Tip 1: Ditch Aperture
Tip 2: Use Lightroom that came with the camera, or if you got it used, buy Lightroom.
Tip 3: Buy the Lightroom book by Scott Kelby to learn how to use it.

Silver Efex is a nice...
Forum: Digital Leica M8 / M8.2 / M9 / M-E /Mono / M10 aka "M" 04-14-2013
Replies: 20
Views: 1,519
Posted By jaapv
Yes, but nearly all of them either have a special...

Yes, but nearly all of them either have a special relationship with their dealer or ordered at Photokina or even before.
Forum: Digital Leica M8 / M8.2 / M9 / M-E /Mono / M10 aka "M" 04-14-2013
Replies: 20
Views: 1,519
Posted By jaapv
I wish I knew. Dealer estimates range from six to...

I wish I knew. Dealer estimates range from six to fifteen months when ordering now.
Forum: Digital Leica M8 / M8.2 / M9 / M-E /Mono / M10 aka "M" 04-13-2013
Replies: 6
Views: 553
Posted By jaapv
One niggle: "e-mail me if the lens auction...

One niggle: "e-mail me if the lens auction doesn't show up". Doesn't sound right...
Forum: Digital Leica M8 / M8.2 / M9 / M-E /Mono / M10 aka "M" 04-13-2013
Replies: 34
Views: 665
Posted By jaapv
6 Gb?- for the last long trip I took I used up...

6 Gb?- for the last long trip I took I used up 132 Gb of backup space....:rolleyes:
Forum: Digital Leica M8 / M8.2 / M9 / M-E /Mono / M10 aka "M" 04-13-2013
Replies: 41
Views: 1,660
Posted By jaapv
In ten years it will probably be repairable, as...

In ten years it will probably be repairable, as that is Leica's stated policy. My 2004 Digilux2 is still fully repairable, and still takes wonderful photographs
Forum: Digital Leica M8 / M8.2 / M9 / M-E /Mono / M10 aka "M" 04-12-2013
Replies: 34
Views: 665
Posted By jaapv
Get a Macbook Air 11". Much better than an...

Get a Macbook Air 11". Much better than an iPad
Forum: Digital Leica M8 / M8.2 / M9 / M-E /Mono / M10 aka "M" 04-12-2013
Replies: 47
Views: 1,668
Posted By jaapv
I usually don't pay for experiences, my mother...

I usually don't pay for experiences, my mother told me not to...:p
Forum: Digital Leica M8 / M8.2 / M9 / M-E /Mono / M10 aka "M" 04-11-2013
Replies: 47
Views: 1,668
Posted By jaapv
Sorry, that is ridiculous. Shooting raw adds...

Sorry, that is ridiculous. Shooting raw adds editing options, it does not take anything away. Matching the camera preset is the simplest thing in the world. Surpassing the rather ho-hum jpg quality...
Forum: Digital Leica M8 / M8.2 / M9 / M-E /Mono / M10 aka "M" 04-11-2013
Replies: 19
Views: 1,021
Posted By jaapv
You should go IIIf for the full experience ;)

You should go IIIf for the full experience ;)
Forum: Digital Leica M8 / M8.2 / M9 / M-E /Mono / M10 aka "M" 04-08-2013
Replies: 17
Views: 729
Posted By jaapv
It might even be covered under your standard...

It might even be covered under your standard travel insurance or even some Gold Card scheme.
Forum: Digital Leica M8 / M8.2 / M9 / M-E /Mono / M10 aka "M" 04-07-2013
Replies: 17
Views: 729
Posted By jaapv
No insurance?

No insurance?
Forum: Digital Leica M8 / M8.2 / M9 / M-E /Mono / M10 aka "M" 04-05-2013
Replies: 1
Views: 346
Posted By jaapv
Just don't hold your breath, you might turn...

Just don't hold your breath, you might turn rather blue...
Forum: Digital Leica M8 / M8.2 / M9 / M-E /Mono / M10 aka "M" 04-05-2013
Replies: 47
Views: 1,668
Posted By jaapv
It is the point where I lose interest; colour is...

It is the point where I lose interest; colour is the photographer's choice, camera output can only be a starting point. Out-of-camera jpegs are a boon for war correspondents and soccer mums, but ...
Forum: Digital Leica M8 / M8.2 / M9 / M-E /Mono / M10 aka "M" 04-05-2013
Replies: 47
Views: 1,668
Posted By jaapv
I find it impossible to critique the colour...

I find it impossible to critique the colour technically, as it is determined by the photographer, not by the camera. You say "standard colour". Does that mean this is an out-of-camera JPG? In that...
Forum: Digital Leica M8 / M8.2 / M9 / M-E /Mono / M10 aka "M" 04-04-2013
Replies: 45
Views: 1,484
Posted By jaapv
Usually free.

Usually free.
Forum: Digital Leica M8 / M8.2 / M9 / M-E /Mono / M10 aka "M" 04-03-2013
Replies: 6
Views: 529
Posted By jaapv
I can confirm that. And the M8/9 are not that bad...

I can confirm that. And the M8/9 are not that bad either. Today, whilst skiing, I went into 6 feet of half-thawed snow and as I wear my M9 "naked" on a diagonal strap when out on the slopes, it, with...
Forum: Digital Leica M8 / M8.2 / M9 / M-E /Mono / M10 aka "M" 04-03-2013
Replies: 4
Views: 591
Posted By jaapv
I would return the camera to the shop and demand...

I would return the camera to the shop and demand a flawless one.
Forum: Digital Leica M8 / M8.2 / M9 / M-E /Mono / M10 aka "M" 03-31-2013
Replies: 28
Views: 903
Posted By jaapv
That means you are underexposing. Yes- that can...

That means you are underexposing. Yes- that can be noisy.
Forum: Digital Leica M8 / M8.2 / M9 / M-E /Mono / M10 aka "M" 03-31-2013
Replies: 28
Views: 903
Posted By jaapv
Or have a look this wedding photographer's...

Or have a look this wedding photographer's site

http://www.james-roberts-photography.com/main.php
Forum: Digital Leica M8 / M8.2 / M9 / M-E /Mono / M10 aka "M" 03-31-2013
Replies: 28
Views: 903
Posted By jaapv
If you get the exposure right ( a basic skill a...

If you get the exposure right ( a basic skill a wedding photographer should have) there is nothing wrong at all with ISO 1250 on the M8, especially if your copy of LR or CS is up to date.
Forum: Digital Leica M8 / M8.2 / M9 / M-E /Mono / M10 aka "M" 03-31-2013
Replies: 6
Views: 529
Posted By jaapv
It is supposed to be "splash-water-proof" As I...

It is supposed to be "splash-water-proof" As I interpret that it means you will not have to worry about a heavy shower, but it will not resist dunking it. As a matter of fact, the other Ms without...
Forum: Digital Leica M8 / M8.2 / M9 / M-E /Mono / M10 aka "M" 03-31-2013
Replies: 72
Views: 5,204
Posted By jaapv
Count me out. I still am no fan of their ratings.

Count me out. I still am no fan of their ratings.
Forum: Digital Leica M8 / M8.2 / M9 / M-E /Mono / M10 aka "M" 03-30-2013
Replies: 30
Views: 994
Posted By jaapv
I think you have been spooked by Internet...

I think you have been spooked by Internet hyperbole. Yes, any Monochrom (any digital camera in fact) can exhibit banding when pushed. If you use it within reasonable limits it will be a rare...
Forum: Digital Leica M8 / M8.2 / M9 / M-E /Mono / M10 aka "M" 03-29-2013
Replies: 72
Views: 5,204
Posted By jaapv
That is strange, as LR and CS in their various...

That is strange, as LR and CS in their various versions always share the same raw processing software. It is just the user interface and some of the tools that differ. And CS will have more tools and...
Forum: Digital Leica M8 / M8.2 / M9 / M-E /Mono / M10 aka "M" 03-23-2013
Replies: 30
Views: 994
Posted By jaapv
Actually, Sandisk had quite a few problems on...

Actually, Sandisk had quite a few problems on other brand cameras as well, as they brought out their new series of cards. See the resulting **** storms on the relevant forums.
Case histories are not...
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