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    Some basic Leica questions

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    All M Leicas are manual focus. You look through a viewfinder, not through the lens. Filters can be used but some are a bit difficult to use since one can't check the filter effect through the lens.

     

     

    The digital M will have a crop factor of 1.33 (IIRC), a new super wide (17mm?) lens has been mentioned.

    Leica MP Technical question.

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    That's an access hole to be able to adjust the rangefinder. On my M6 it is a plastic plug. On a M4 it is a nicely made brass cover with a bayonet closure. Remove the baseplate, then remove the film loading schematic (3 small screws, don't lose the shims that form the baseplate lock). Look through the hole in the flat spring, that's the underside of the plug. Push it out with the eraserless end of a pencil or something similar. Funny though that on my M6 the hole can still accept the M4 bayonet cover...

    90mm asph at 2.0 (would like to see portrait)

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    Never shoot a portrait with a lens that's younger than the subject...

     

     

    I have no experience with the 90mm SAA (I've got the pre-ASPH), have read here that some people think it's so sharp that it makes a razor look blunt.

     

     

    Seriously now, I have seen some portraits shot with N**** that weren't very flattering. So sharp you could see every tiny blemish in the skin, facial hairs, etc. Some softness is a good thing in portraits IMO. If you're after the razor sharp look then go for it, for some softness the pre-ASPH might be a better choice.

    SF20 v. SF24 Flash Units-Whats the Difference?

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    Cut and paste answer:

     

    The optimised functions offered by the LEICA SF 24D make it possible to control flash exposure directly through

    the camera, making this unit the perfect accessory for a wide range of Leica cameras. The LEICA SF 24D is

    suitable for use with Leica rangefinder and SLR cameras, and can also be connected to the LEICA CM analogue

    compact camera and the LEICA DIGILUX 2. The flash unit automatically recognises the type of camera to which

    it is connected, and adjusts itself to the relevant operating mode. Ease of use and compatibility with the

    full range of modern flash techniques are features of the LEICA SF24D.

     

    The LEICA SF 24D has retained all the application features of its predecessor model the LEICA SF 20, and has

    complemented these with new functions. For example, the range of automatic apertures has been enhanced.

    All apertures from 2.0 to 11 are available with this new dedicated flash unit. The LEICA SF 24D also provides

    improved flash compensation of +/- 3 EV.

     

    The illumination angle of the LEICA SF 24D corresponds to a 35 mm focal length for the 35 mm system.

    The two ancillary screens supplied with the unit for the wide angle and telephoto range cover focal lengths

    of 24 mm and 85 mm respectively. The flash unit automatically recognises the two diffuser screens supplied,

    and immediately adjusts the range display to the new guide number.

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