dougfromtumwater

I recently ordered a Digilux 3 at a Leica Days sale with a $150 discount ($2349). Comboed with the $699 owner loyalty certificate it will cost just $1650. The Digilux 3 has a much better 3 year warranty with 6 month passport vs. 1yr parts/90day labor on the L1. Factor in the improved JPEG processing (that I prefer for ease use) and the red dot, the Digilux 3 is the better value in my book.

 

I'm glad to hear that version 2 firmware provides a focus confirmation light for adapted lenses. I expect my 100 APO and 80-200 are going to get some extra use.

No reason to be rude Dhruba

I've not heard of any specific mechanical problems with the 90 AA chrome lenses. Mine is smooth as silk after a couple years of use. All Leica lenses made up to at least the late sixties where brass, including the large 90mm Summicrons of the day.

Hi Michael

 

I own the 90AA Chrome and it is a beautiful lens! The weight (620 grams) is higher than the black chrome model but I find the balance fine with my M6TLL.

Hi Jim

 

I have had the older model 7x42 BA Trinos for four years. They are sharp as a tack and well built. When I take them to a large stadium event and I loan them for a look see people often say "wow" or "oh they are so sharp!"

I love the hammertone finished MP. I retire in three years and plan to buy one at that time as a reward for a lifetime of labor (unless the M8 calls).

Hi Claudia

 

I never saw a statement from Leica, I don't think they ever acknowledged a problem to begin with.

 

I recall that amongst us R8 photonetters there was discovered a running change to the offending part, making it smooth rather than pebble grain at the point of film contact. My R8 (Portuguese) has that modification and has been fine. Also, I never read of a late model R8 (Portuguese) or R9 ever having the film scratching problem.

 

They are wonderful SLRs and I recommend you buy one.

Fuji Reala is the best 100 ISO film IMHO.

Hi Stephen

 

A Leica M camera is much better suited for street photography. However, you can make the Hasselblad work on the street with your 80mm if you use fast film (400-800 ISO), small f stop (f/11) and zone focus. I rarely use a tripod with my Hasselblad, but I try to keep my shutter speeds at least 1/250 with the 80mm to overcome mirror slap and allow the Zeiss optics to perform at their best.

Hi Thomas

 

I cannot recommend the Leica brand ER case. The one I have for my M6TTL placed two dull marks on the body's leatherette. Why buy a case that marks up the camera? My recommendation is to go with either a Luigi or Kameraleder ER case.

Hi Eric

 

A 90mm should work just fine with the 0.72 finder. I use a Noctilux and a 90mm AA (at 2.8) with my 0.58 finder with no problems, althought I much prefer the 0.85 finder for the 90mm.

 

A nice 90mm with high value for money is the current 90/2.8 Elmarit-M.

Very well done Paul. May I ask if you were using the M or R and the kind of film?

Welcome to the Leica family HyperFocal, it will get in your blood.

Yes (in 2009), my Leica M lenses need to be used when film dries up!

The B&W pictures seem more real for this vintage of ship, don't they? The tonality and detail are very nice. I especially like the two photos of the breech of the 4 inch gun. That old Summicron still delivers the goods!

 

Thanks for sharing Frederick.

Only some very old Leitz M lenses will work with the Visoflex adapter. This is because the Visoflex adds space between the lens and film plane. As a result only a dedicated optical design or two-part lens barrel with (the front part attached) will work on the Visoflex. Modern Leica M lenses don't work with the Visoflex. Ergo they won't work (except in extreme close up mode) with Canon EOS.

Hi Rich

 

Check #bay item number 7545055875. This is a new case with a buy it now of $51.98.

Tumwater is a nice town. It used to be the home of Olympia Beer years ago. A picture of the Deschutes river falls with it's "tumbling water" was in the logo underneath the horseshoe.

Andrew, do you use a Leica R or M?

Hi Bob

 

I just tried my R8 with the mirror locked up and it worked fine with the motor-winder.

Conventional wisdom would be to keep the Noct and the Cron. I have the pre-asph Lux and like it a lot. The 1.2 Hexanon could become a collectors item and it would be nice to get the chrome hexar rf body that is came bundled with originally.

No need to feel embarrassed. It is a poor web page design and I recall there use to be links at the top of the page.

I just visited the Kameraleder site. At the bottom of the page I clicked on "George Elanjian, Jr." and that went to the products page.

Hi Arie

 

Like you, I wear glasses and use a 0.85 finder. No way on the 35mm! The inexpensive workaround is to purchase a VC 35mm viewfinder. There is one now for sale on this forum.

Burnt out shutter solenoid.