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<p>... and she's even got the camera strap 'round her neck!</p><div></div>

<p>Ok Knut ... I shot this young lady five years ago and have posted this before but does <strong><em>this</em></strong> model know how to hold a rangefinder?</p><div></div>

I got camera shake taking the photo ... just sayin'.

This may ot may not be of relevance but I noticed when I dropped a Leica flash onto either of my two M6TTLs, the body reported the wrong ISO to the flash (1/3 ot 1/2 stop off). I sent it to Leica and they said nothing was wrong -- maybe I described the problem poorly. Anyway, if there is some internal inconsistency in the internal logic where ISO is interpreted differently than what the dial is set at, that would account for an inaccurancy in metering. I wouldn't bring this up if BOTH my M6TTLs didn't have the same odd behavior. The flash I used was an SF24D. I'd be curious what others can report if they have an M6TTL and a Leica flash which reports the ISO set on the body of the camera.

<p>Here's something a bit closer ...</p><div></div>

<p>... apparently FILM and obviously Leica ... and she prefers a 28mm Asph Elmarit!<br> Look closely.</p> <div></div>

<p>I used a 1.4x magnifier on a couple of my standard (0.72x) film bodies as well as my M9. I didn't have trouble reading the display on my M9 or M7. Using the adapter did make focussing using the longer focal lengths easier but it also served to magnify the view enough to make me realize how badly I also need diopter adjustments.</p>

<p>An update on my post of June 26 ... The folks who wrote Meta35 fixed a couple bugs which affected by ability to use their software. Everything works now and I received very personal attention from them (I suspect this is a very small company).</p>

<p>I got my Meta35 cable, USB dongle and software today. Does NOT fully work. Loads camera configuration fine on both my EOS 1v bodies but doesn't load the film shooting data on either camera: gives an error. I have submitted a problem ticket to Meta35 folks and I will keep you informed on how the process goes.</p> <p>The application crashed when I quit it too. I screen-shot all the issues in case Meta35 support wants a peak. </p> <p>I'm using Mac OS X 10.10.3. Tomorrow I'll try it on Windows and see if I have better luck.</p> <p>I remain hopeful!</p>

<p>Thanks John M and John S -- I just ordered the Meta35 solution for my EOS 1v.</p>

John, This is encouraging! I poked around on their website but didn't learn a lot of details although I see they offer a trial download. Have you (or anyone reading these posts) used the Meta35 solution? I'm interested in getting some actual user experience. And while I'm thinking of it ... John, you mentioned the Meta35 replaces the ESE1 cable. If that's so, how can I demo their software (without their version of the ESE1 cable)? I will test the software tonight (I'm on an iPad now so unable) and post what I learn but I'm still curious for others' experiences. Thank you.

I had to have a professional portrait done for work and the photographer used a 4"x5" (film) camera for his work. This was about nine years ago so maybe he's using a large format digital back now. I think the general creative philosophy is that the larger the distance the lens is from the film/sensor plane, the greater distortion you get in the out-of-focus areas (bokeh) which dictates a larger sensor or film image area. Portrait photographers generally like to manage focus tightly to emphasize their subject and bokeh becomes important in those situations. For more commonly-used cameras available from the likes of Canon and Nikon, most people will tell you the larger the sensor the better, which means full frame. But I know talented, creative photographers who do some amazing work using a crop sensor.

I had the same issue as well and Ken Oikawa sorted it out. Search this forum for his contact information.

<p>Alex -- what a great combo. Do you shoot exclusively in Live View using focus peaking?</p>

<p>"I asked the CEO of Leica about it ..."</p> <p>Well, you can't get any more authoritative than that! I envy you for your pipeline of info within Leica -- nice to have a working relationship with the executives.</p> <p>Thanks Raid.</p>

<p>Ray,</p> <p>My M9 did the same thing. I never did discover the cause (I had the camera 18 months, then traded to an M240). Maybe it pauses for housekeeping tasks on the memory card or it's internal memory ...? I don't know but I learned to dismiss it because it was not a common occurrence and there was no secondary symptoms of an issue. </p> <p>Check your firmware to make sure it's current -- just to be sure. Perhaps if others have had similar experiences you can be reassured it's a normal thing.</p>

<p>Bill -- I'm sorry to hear about your disappointing experience. As someone on PNet forums said a few years back, sometimes the pristine lenses are the ones to avoid because they were defective, set aside and never used. Not always the case, obviously, but it's a thought that runs through my head when I see older equipment advertised as "pristine". </p> <p>I enjoy your photos! Please keep it up.</p>

<p>THAT is a beautiful camera setup, Ray. The camera looks spotless, the case looks comfortable to hold and really complements the camera. The Leica lens cap is a nice touch and the viewfinder tops it off so well.</p> <p>I have screw-mount Canon bodies -- my first camera given to me by Dad -- so I always swore my LTM bodies would be Canon and my M-mounts would be Leica (as they are) but your set up gives me pause ...</p> <p>... and it's so close to Christmas and I still need to buy a present for myself. Hmmm.</p>

<p>Fondle? Well ... it would have to be my M4-P!</p> <p>Even though it's made in Canada, my model seemed to like to fondle it as well!</p><div></div>

<p>Bill,</p> <p>Now that you've introduced us to her, how about posting a picture?</p>

<p>Wendell -- thanks for your timely message. Very coincidentally, my J-3 sits next to me waiting to go on eBay since it needed the calibration/shimming work you mentioned. It was NOS when I bought it and is still in perfect condition. NOW ... different plans: I'm going to send it in and save myself the expense of replacing it with a CV 50/F1.5 option for $1000 ... thank you!</p>

<p>Bill,</p> <p>Ironically, there is a good thread on PNet regarding this lens. You have me curious for more information on it too!</p> <p>http://www.photo.net/canon-fd-camera-forum/00YAHs</p> <p>Carl</p>

<p>Bill,</p> <p>I just saw the image you posted and mine is NOT the "L" variant (I didn't know there was one). You may have better experience with your version. Sample images from mine won't be useful in a comparison either.</p>

<p>Bill,</p> <p>I bought a copy of this lens at a used cameras store only because it was cheap. IQ is OK but it's so darn dark that I have trouble focusing it. Perhaps with a different focusing screen on my F1N, I'd have better luck.</p> <p>I know you shoot a lot with your NEX + adapter. For that setup, you may have a better experience. I haven't shot it on a digital body yet although I can hang it on my M240 if you would like some test shots prior to a purchase decision. Let me know if I can help.</p>

<p>A lot of very useful information has been provided already but I would add only the following: Ken Oikawa can service EF bodies (he serviced mine and did a great job) ... the EF's electronic shutter timing increments in powers of two so your 15 second exposure is really 16 seconds and 30 seconds becomes 32 seconds. More of a trivia point in terms of impact on your photography, but just in case you buy one and time the shutter, don't let that surprise you. Best of luck with your decision.</p>