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Forum: Rangefinder Photography Discussion 1 Week Ago
Replies: 87
Views: 2,041
Posted By swoop
Have you seen the prices of original Nintendo...

Have you seen the prices of original Nintendo systems lately? It's more than a spanking new Playstation 3.
Forum: Rangefinder Photography Discussion 1 Week Ago
Replies: 87
Views: 2,041
Posted By swoop
I think the MP and M9 will be somewhat...

I think the MP and M9 will be somewhat "collectable." I think if you buy one used you should be able to get that same selling price a few years down the road.
Forum: Roger Hicks -- Author of The Rangefinder Book 1 Week Ago
Replies: 55
Views: 1,215
Posted By swoop
I had a swiss army knife confiscated from me at a...

I had a swiss army knife confiscated from me at a bus depot in Cleveland. They said they'd mail it to me, they never did. The thing is I was traveling from Wyoming and got half way across the country...
Forum: RFF Polls 1 Week Ago
Replies: 15
Views: 451
Posted By swoop
White is a great background. There are very few...

White is a great background. There are very few photo books with black backgrounds.
Forum: Digital Leica M8 / M8.2 / M9 / M-E /Mono / M10 aka "M" 1 Week Ago
Replies: 29
Views: 1,502
Posted By swoop
Probably the best practical review I've read so...

Probably the best practical review I've read so far on the new M.
Forum: Roger Hicks -- Author of The Rangefinder Book 2 Weeks Ago
Replies: 55
Views: 1,215
Posted By swoop
I used to carry around a pocket knife but after...

I used to carry around a pocket knife but after having it restrict my access end even getting a few confiscated I've just stopped carrying them. I have a cheap pocketknife at home I use for opening...
Forum: Digital Leica M8 / M8.2 / M9 / M-E /Mono / M10 aka "M" 2 Weeks Ago
Replies: 28
Views: 861
Posted By swoop
Yes. Upgrade firmware. The latest firmware is a...

Yes. Upgrade firmware. The latest firmware is a bit of catch. What it does is report your batteries as dead sooner. What happens with the M8/M9 batteries is that when the power gets low the camera...
Forum: Rangefinder Photography Discussion 2 Weeks Ago
Replies: 28
Views: 655
Posted By swoop
Try creating good content.

Try creating good content.
Forum: Leica M Film Cameras 2 Weeks Ago
Replies: 10
Views: 314
Posted By swoop
Stiff is normal on 90 cron. It's a tricky lens to...

Stiff is normal on 90 cron. It's a tricky lens to focus.
Forum: Digital Leica M8 / M8.2 / M9 / M-E /Mono / M10 aka "M" 2 Weeks Ago
Replies: 8
Views: 319
Posted By swoop
Open the page in your browser. right click for...

Open the page in your browser. right click for windows, command click for MacOS, get image info, copy the "location" section (it should look like any other link text) from http: to .jpg.

paste this...
Forum: Rangefinder Photography Discussion 3 Weeks Ago
Replies: 112
Views: 2,911
Posted By swoop
Ridiculous. I can see reasons for not allowing...

Ridiculous. I can see reasons for not allowing large lenses but it makes no sense to limit interchangeable lens cameras.
Forum: Digital Leica M8 / M8.2 / M9 / M-E /Mono / M10 aka "M" 04-15-2013
Replies: 20
Views: 1,497
Posted By swoop
I'm waiting for the inevitable special edition...

I'm waiting for the inevitable special edition dot less version. It's inevitable. I've always had a generic Leica, for once I'd like one of those fancy "stealth" versions. I'm hoping they replace the...
Forum: Digital Leica M8 / M8.2 / M9 / M-E /Mono / M10 aka "M" 04-14-2013
Replies: 679
Views: 44,800
Posted By swoop
http://www.kmnyc.com/pics/church3.jpg M9 w/ 90mm...

http://www.kmnyc.com/pics/church3.jpg
M9 w/ 90mm Summicron
Forum: Micl Photo Acc / Bags/ Meters / Tripods etc 04-14-2013
Replies: 12
Views: 578
Posted By swoop
The only time I use a tripod is for real estate...

The only time I use a tripod is for real estate photos. For which I use a Manfrotto 190XPROB with the 222 Joystick Ballhead. It's very tall when set up and there's still a bit of vibration when...
Forum: Leica M Film Cameras 04-13-2013
Replies: 21
Views: 1,049
Posted By swoop
M7 has an electronic shutter, M6 is mechanical.

M7 has an electronic shutter, M6 is mechanical.
Forum: Image Processing: Darkroom / Lightroom / Film 04-13-2013
Replies: 57
Views: 2,270
Posted By swoop
I reluctantly made the switch to digital. But...

I reluctantly made the switch to digital. But when I used film these were my reasons.

Assuming you already have a film camera and scanner, film is cheaper. With digital you're paying all the costs...
Forum: Fuji X-Pro1 / X-E1 04-13-2013
Replies: 7
Views: 494
Posted By swoop
I'm considering an Xpro1, but only if it's...

I'm considering an Xpro1, but only if it's available with a tele lens which I know fuji has planned for later in the year. I currently with with a Leica M9 and occasionally have a DSLR with a 70-200...
Forum: Digital Leica M8 / M8.2 / M9 / M-E /Mono / M10 aka "M" 04-12-2013
Replies: 34
Views: 657
Posted By swoop
Just buy a bunch of SD cards. You'll be fine....

Just buy a bunch of SD cards. You'll be fine. It's the same as if you had a bunch of rolls of film.

I have a ColorSpace drive I use for backing up files when I'm away from home. It's not really...
Forum: Leica M Film Cameras 04-12-2013
Replies: 3
Views: 210
Posted By swoop
the 35mm 'cron v4 has a legendary reputation....

the 35mm 'cron v4 has a legendary reputation. Average price floats around $1400 depending on condition and hood inclusion.
Forum: Point-N-Shoot 04-11-2013
Replies: 61
Views: 2,222
Posted By swoop
Fuji X10 or Canon G15

Fuji X10 or Canon G15
Forum: Rangefinder Photography Discussion 04-11-2013
Replies: 7
Views: 583
Posted By swoop
There's a documentary on Netflix Instant about...

There's a documentary on Netflix Instant about the suitcase. It's worth the watch. I also saw the show at ICP so out was great to learn a little more about its significance and that period of history.
Forum: Philosophy of Photography 04-10-2013
Replies: 149
Poll: Do you crop?
Views: 3,362
Posted By swoop
I try to avoid cropping. I really only do it when...

I try to avoid cropping. I really only do it when using telephoto lenses as the whole reason why I'd use a telephoto lens is to photograph something far away.
Forum: Digital M Reported Problems - all Models 04-07-2013
Replies: 9
Views: 380
Posted By swoop
Are you photographing in RAW or JPG? Have you...

Are you photographing in RAW or JPG? Have you tried using different software to process the photo? Banding in images can be an issue. Occasionally it's the sensor, every so often it's just the way...
Forum: Digital Leica M8 / M8.2 / M9 / M-E /Mono / M10 aka "M" 04-04-2013
Replies: 45
Views: 1,477
Posted By swoop
There are people who actually remove the white...

There are people who actually remove the white paint from there. Just go the whole nine and erase the nine.
Forum: Rangefinder Photography Discussion 04-04-2013
Replies: 55
Views: 1,592
Posted By swoop
shutterstreet aperturetoasphalt fstopsigns conc...

shutterstreet

aperturetoasphalt

fstopsigns

concretecamera

glassyvision
Forum: Leica M Film Cameras 04-04-2013
Replies: 19
Views: 1,385
Posted By swoop
This has been the insane dream of thousands of...

This has been the insane dream of thousands of Leica owners since the M8 was introduced.
Forum: Making Photo Bucks $$$ 04-02-2013
Replies: 43
Views: 1,589
Posted By swoop
Exactly. I think it's great that the judge took...

Exactly. I think it's great that the judge took that into consideration. That if you say you're only going to make XX amount of print then that should be it. But the new series was printed in a...
Forum: Making Photo Bucks $$$ 04-02-2013
Replies: 43
Views: 1,589
Posted By swoop
Interesting case and decision. I had no idea this...

Interesting case and decision. I had no idea this was going on. Reading the article it seems like a fair decision. The original series was a dye transfer print and it only held value because it was a...
Forum: Digital Leica M8 / M8.2 / M9 / M-E /Mono / M10 aka "M" 04-02-2013
Replies: 3
Views: 193
Posted By swoop
Check your firmware. Early M8's support SD cards...

Check your firmware. Early M8's support SD cards only which max out at 4GB's. Firmware Update 2.0 added support for SDHC cards which allow up to 32GB cards. Updating the firmware is easy, but you'll...
Forum: Digital Leica M8 / M8.2 / M9 / M-E /Mono / M10 aka "M" 03-30-2013
Replies: 28
Views: 889
Posted By swoop
A neat side effect of Nikon flashes is that they...

A neat side effect of Nikon flashes is that they will activate the flash ready light in the M8/M9 viewfinder. But they don't work as a TTL flash. The last Nikon flash I owned was the SB-80DX which...
Forum: Digital Leica M8 / M8.2 / M9 / M-E /Mono / M10 aka "M" 03-30-2013
Replies: 28
Views: 889
Posted By swoop
The issue with using a 90mm on the M8 is the...

The issue with using a 90mm on the M8 is the focus accuracy. With a .68 magnifier it can really effect the accuracy of your focusing with a 90mm. If you're ok using a 1.25x magnifier I say go for it....
Forum: Digital Leica M8 / M8.2 / M9 / M-E /Mono / M10 aka "M" 03-30-2013
Replies: 30
Views: 983
Posted By swoop
I've experienced the SanDisk issue with my M9 and...

I've experienced the SanDisk issue with my M9 and switched to Kingston brand cards. They've been working well since.
Forum: Digital Leica M8 / M8.2 / M9 / M-E /Mono / M10 aka "M" 03-30-2013
Replies: 28
Views: 889
Posted By swoop
I have and would again shoot a wedding with an...

I have and would again shoot a wedding with an M9. I didn't bother with weddings when I had my M8. You'll burn through a least 3 batteries. So make sure you have enough.

My recommendation would be a...
Forum: Making Photo Bucks $$$ 03-26-2013
Replies: 11
Views: 502
Posted By swoop
Thanks to everyone for the support. I fully...

Thanks to everyone for the support.

I fully intend on keeping the site active with content. So far I have a handful of ideas but have been spending my idle time brainstorming more.
Forum: Making Photo Bucks $$$ 03-26-2013
Replies: 11
Views: 502
Posted By swoop
Finally doing it.

So I've been a pro photographer for a few years and I've used a Leica at every stage of my career. From college, to my first job, to working at the largest newspaper in the nation and to photograph...
Forum: Digital Leica M8 / M8.2 / M9 / M-E /Mono / M10 aka "M" 03-15-2013
Replies: 135
Views: 6,617
Posted By swoop
I laughed. :)

I laughed. :)
Forum: Photography General Interest 03-15-2013
Replies: 128
Views: 3,636
Posted By swoop
I think it's their contest and they can claim...

I think it's their contest and they can claim whomever they'd like as the winner. But no, in my opinion I don't think a lot of what they're classifying as the winning photos meets the definition nor...
Forum: Digital Leica M8 / M8.2 / M9 / M-E /Mono / M10 aka "M" 03-08-2013
Replies: 10
Views: 829
Posted By swoop
Wow. You can't judge a camera by the...

Wow. You can't judge a camera by the photographer. I think these are perfect examples. Just seeing an actual ISO 6400 shot and the noise levels it produces is totally reassuring that this is going to...
Forum: Micl Photo Acc / Bags/ Meters / Tripods etc 03-06-2013
Replies: 10
Views: 309
Posted By swoop
I didn't think the M9 was SDXC compatible. In...

I didn't think the M9 was SDXC compatible. In fact I'm pretty sure it isn't.
Forum: Hardware / Computers / Drives / etc 03-03-2013
Replies: 82
Views: 2,100
Posted By swoop
I upgrade laptops every 4-5 years. About the same...

I upgrade laptops every 4-5 years. About the same rate I upgrade digital cameras. At this point in technology you really don't need much. Also computers don't really slow down, the requirements of...
Forum: Digital Leica M8 / M8.2 / M9 / M-E /Mono / M10 aka "M" 02-28-2013
Replies: 2
Views: 594
Posted By swoop
I ordered my M8 a few months after release and...

I ordered my M8 a few months after release and pre-ordered my M9, but I think I'm going to wait this one out until the 240.2 release.
Forum: RFF Polls 02-24-2013
Replies: 56
Views: 1,976
Posted By swoop
I don't really care. I often toss the box the...

I don't really care. I often toss the box the same week I purchase the item once I'm sure it's not DOA. I also tend to download and read PDF manuals before I purchase an item, especially if it's...
Forum: Repair / Camera Care 02-24-2013
Replies: 8
Views: 449
Posted By swoop
Rosco brand gaffers tape.

Rosco brand gaffers tape.
Forum: Digital Leica M8 / M8.2 / M9 / M-E /Mono / M10 aka "M" 02-22-2013
Replies: 64
Views: 3,418
Posted By swoop
It's because I'm a bit sensitive to the use of...

It's because I'm a bit sensitive to the use of language where he says it's thicker presumably because of the new LCD or thumb grip. To presume means he's essentially guessing it's because of the LCD...
Forum: Digital Leica M8 / M8.2 / M9 / M-E /Mono / M10 aka "M" 02-22-2013
Replies: 64
Views: 3,418
Posted By swoop
I was really hoping for some side by side...

I was really hoping for some side by side comparisons of the M9's capabilities and the M10's. It's nice to know he likes the camera. And he still hasn't answered the question if the M10 is in fact...
Forum: RFF News 02-12-2013
Replies: 61
Views: 2,895
Posted By swoop
That is a great one. Well deserved.

That is a great one. Well deserved.
Forum: Repair / Camera Care 02-11-2013
Replies: 63
Views: 1,215
Posted By swoop
If you don't even know what they're talking about...

If you don't even know what they're talking about then you shouldn't worry.

Also I'm sure you could be a lot better as well. Any focus error you may notice is more likely to be because of you...
Forum: Photography General Interest 02-11-2013
Replies: 52
Views: 1,499
Posted By swoop
It depends. There are different camera types and...

It depends.

There are different camera types and different types of photographers.

The mid-range/pro camera for whatever.
The backup to that camera if you're actually a professional.
The medium...
Forum: Photography General Interest 02-10-2013
Replies: 48
Views: 1,530
Posted By swoop
Paypal is the easiest method of sending money...

Paypal is the easiest method of sending money instantly online. But Paypal isn't a bank so they aren't held accountable the way a bank is. In fact it's in paypal's best interest to find whatever...
Forum: Photography General Interest 01-25-2013
Replies: 36
Views: 725
Posted By swoop
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