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<p>Barry, this is not the first time I hear about the "age" of Leica w/nw thread. In any event, regardless of what photo.net thinks about it, I think it's good that we keep this tradition going. So here is my entry for the week (automotive theme again). Leica MP, 35 mm Summilux f/1.4 pre-aspherical, Fuifilm Acros 100, shot wide open and glowing.</p><div></div>

<p>Hello, if my memory serves me well, latest Leica M digital bodies have 0.68 viewfinder. What are the widest lenses you can use on these bodies without resorting to Live View or External Viewfinder? Is it 28mm? 24mm? I hear that this viewfinder is great for 50mm and 35mm. But can someone use anything wider? Thanks.</p>

<p>Robin, i like the colors of that Sportster and the background. What lens did you use for that shot? Thanks</p>

<p>In all honesty, if you want great lenses then you want Leica. But for that, you don't necessarily need Leica bod. Granted, Leica lenses work the best with Leica bodies, but there are digital alternatives (e.g. Sony, Fujifilm) that can take Leica lenses and they often offer much more in terms of camera capabilities.</p>

<p>Ditching RF would be tough. Leica M is almost a synonymous with rangefinder. Even its name means that M=Messsucher=rangefinder. Perhaps they can develop a creative way of combining rangefinder with an EVF (similar to some Fujifilm X series cameras, but with a real RF). It's like asking Porsche to ditch rear mounted engines in its 911 models, or ask Ducati to forget about Desmotronic valve timing. These are companies that have managed to continuously improve and fine tune (one can easily argue somewhat outdated technologies and engineering solutions) and they simply thrive in this process of continuous improvement.<br> Leica Q is a promissing camera in its own right. Had they made it with interchangeable lens mount, or even better, M mount then, we'd be talking about a potential M killer. But that's another topic and I am digressing.<br> Anyway, I quite like this M, Typ 262. I'm glad that it's trimmed down version of Typ 240 but I think that omission of LV is not good. Not that I would use it a lot but they can come in quite handy with wide angle lenses. If I understand well it makes this camera obsolete when it comes to using R lenses (with adapter).<br> If I remember the Typ 240/262 have 0.68 viewfinder. What are the widest possible frame lines that can be displayed? 28 mm? 24mm? <br> Thanks!</p>

<p>Here is one with 35 mm Summilux pre-asph lens, shot wide open (Leica MP + Fujifilm Acros 100). I ruined quite a few shots with it. The lens required some getting used to it, but it is very small and it is capable of producing some beautiful glow when wide open. For me it was one of those rare and great (almost too good to be true) Craigslist deals that after a few months of use became a much better re-sell deal on eBay. I miss it but I don't necessarily regret selling it. Anyway, here is my shot for the week. Cheers!</p><div></div>

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<p>Knut, I really like that shot.<br> Here is my entry for the week. My favorite lake in the Twin Cites (Leica M6, 35mm Summilux f/1.4, Fujifilm Provia 400TX).</p><div></div>

<p>Leica M6, 35 mm Summilux, Fujifilm Provia 400TX.</p><div></div>

<p>Leica MP, 50 mm Summicron f/2, Fujifilm Acros 100. </p><div></div>

<p>Leica MP, 50 mm Summicron, Fujifilm Acros 100</p><div></div>

<p>Hello, I am wondering if color infrared film is still made and available for general public to purchase. If yes, can you tell me what brand and where one could find it? If no, are there any sources on that have some old stock? Thanks.</p>

<p><img src="https://farm1.staticflickr.com/464/18987373524_2fd49049f7_z.jpg" alt="loring" width="640" height="424" /><br> Loring Park, Minneapolis, MN (Leica MP, 35 mm Summilux pre-aspherical, Fujifilm, Neopan 400).</p>

<p><img src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3846/18620301534_2fc57a481f_z.jpg" alt="Aki Onda @ Walker Art Center (Sound Horizon, May 14, 2015)" width="640" height="424" /></p>

<p><img src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3668/18851138504_1765767499_z.jpg" alt="il mostro" width="640" height="424" /></p>

<p><img src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3725/18853038283_819595af55_z.jpg" alt="bryant square" width="640" height="424" /></p>

<p>Lovely portrait Barry. Here is some bike porn. Somehow it felt right to photograph a classic bike with a classic camera and film; Leica M6, 50mm Summicron, Fujifilm Pro400H. Pro400H is an interesting film. Cooler than what I expected. It's often compared to Kodak's Portra, but Portra is warmer.<br /> <img src="https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5740/21302350638_42913339a9_z.jpg" alt="Colnago Master X-Light in Molteni color scheme (PRM0) - XV" width="424" height="640" /></p>

<p><img src="https://farm1.staticflickr.com/449/19121350512_2677d4ab6b_z.jpg" alt="Triumph Thruxton Ace Cafe Special Edition" width="640" height="424" /><br> MP, 50 mm 'cron, Neopan</p>

<p>MP, 50 mm 'cron, Neopan</p><div></div>

<p>Minneapolis cop with Somali kids (MP, 50 mm 'cron, Neopan).</p><div></div>

<p>Barry; great capture (love the cowboy).<br> Craig; very lovely too.<br> Jim; love those colors and shades on that expired film.</p> <p><img src="https://farm1.staticflickr.com/588/20718677306_e5f695890e_z.jpg" alt="NSGP" width="640" height="424" /><br> Here is my entry for the week. NSGP races on Uptown streets of Minneapolis last June (Leica MP, 50 mm Summicron f/2, Fujifilm Neopan 400).</p>

<p>MP, 50 mm 'cron, Acros</p><div></div>

<p>Charlie, lovely image. I really like the feel.<br /> Here is my entry for this week (MP, 35 mm 'lux pre-a, Neopan)<br /> <img src="https://farm1.staticflickr.com/313/19966512205_c8583e0fb5_z.jpg" alt="Phillips" width="640" height="424" /></p>

<p><img src="https://farm1.staticflickr.com/546/19971698611_4c8bff7dde_z.jpg" alt="Terry" width="640" height="424" /><br> Terry (MP, 35mm 'lux pre-a, Neopan)</p>

<p><img src="https://farm1.staticflickr.com/523/19966505725_c035c14fd7_z.jpg" alt="Sam OG" width="640" height="424" /><br> Sam OG (MP, 35mm 'lux pre-asph, Neopan)</p>