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My New Leica M9

deepdiver

deepdiver

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After having a doubt more than 1 year whether to buy or not to by Leica M camera... finally I decided to get Leica M9 :)
I never use rangefinder camera at all, in fact I even never touch any rangefinder camera.
I always using Nikon DSLR since the first day I learn photography.

Now i'm using M9, this camera is so beautiful and so simple.
I really like it :)
So far I only have 2 lenses, which are Summilux 24/1.4 and Summilux 50/1.4 ASPH.
I'm still learning how to use Leica M9 properly.
Anyway,
last sunday was my first time using leica M9 in the real world.
I went to Disney On ice show with M9 + Lux 50.
Set the camera to Iso 500 - 800 , aperture F1.4 - F2 max

Here are some shots that i would like to share :












super lowlight shot
 
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deepdiver

deepdiver

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More photos :)
















In conclusion :
I'm really happy with my decision to buy Leica M9
New experience for me. Very exciting :D

thank for looking

Andree
 
deepdiver

deepdiver

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Hi matt

Thank you :)
Glad that you like them
I have read a lot about which leica Lenses are good to buy from this forum.
Summilux 24/1.4 cost like a bomb! but I think it's worth it.
 
Steen

Steen

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Congrats, Andree. Sparkling color rendering !
I come to think of the time when you showed us some amazing captures with your ~ 3 kg AF-S Nikkor 200 mm f/2 G + 1 kg D3 = 4 kg all together.
Talk about downsizing :D
Did you keep some of your reflex equipment or have you gone strictly rangefinder now ?
 
deepdiver

deepdiver

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Hi Steen
hehehehee yaa, I'm tired of that set-up already, so heavy.
I still own Nikon D700 + several Nikon lenses, still undecided what to do with it.
Not sure to sell all my Nikon gear or keep it :)
will see in the next 1 or 2 months.

some more shots from yesterday (all by summilux 50/1.4) @F1.4
A local vegetable farmer near my friend house.







 
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panda81

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Hi Andree - good to see you here! Hope you and your family are all doing well!

Fantastic photos, I really enjoy the second set much more. Looks like you have no problem at all "adapting" to a rangefinder :smile:
 
jonoslack

jonoslack

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Hi Andree
Glad you've finally seen the light :ROTFL:
Congratulations on your new camera - nice pictures on the farm.

all the best
 
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fotografz

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Now THAT is how to get into Leica M ... all the way (M9, 24/1.4 & 50/1.4).

The Farm pics are super special! More please!

-Marc
 
GrahamWelland

GrahamWelland

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Nice shots - you've certainly picked up on the essence of rangefinder shooting wide open. As mentioned, that's a very nice starter outfit!
 
deepdiver

deepdiver

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hi Panda81 : nice to see u here :)
My family are doing great :D
Yes, I was not having a hard time adjusting my shooting style from DSLR to rangefinder camera. However, I'm still not very good with the framing, specially the lux 24. It's not easy to frame this lens using standard viewfinder.
I might need Leica 24mm external viewfinder.

Hi Jono, hehhehee Finally I'm shooting with Leica M9 :p
I'm still amazed with the IQ of the picture.

Hi Marc, thx u :) ok, i will post more of it

Hi Graham, shooting wide open with rangefinder camera is very tricky, I need to learn a lot more about it.

btw, here are some picture from Lux 24










Andree
 
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m_driscoll

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Deepdiver: Great photos. The farmer shots are special. I've been shooting the 24mm lux without the viewfinder. I just picked up a Zeiss 21mm f/2.8 ZM; so, I found a used 21/24/28 Leica viewfinder. I'll see how that works. Thanks for sharing. Cheers, Matt.

http://mdriscoll.zenfolio.com
 
Double Negative

Double Negative

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Congrats! You've got some really nice shots there, too - especially the farm work. Gotta love the smooth images that come out of that thing.

Of course, starting with an M9 and two killer 'Luxes isn't a bad way to go. I might suggest one last lens to complete your kit; the 1,4/75 Lux.
 
deepdiver

deepdiver

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hi m_driscoll: thx :) since you are also using lux 24 on M9, what do u think shooting 24 lux without the external viewfinder?
for me, to be honest, I think I'm having a hard time :(
my framing were so bad, so i had to re-take some more pictures with 24 lux, in order to get the "correct" framing.
I think I want to get Leica 24mm external viewfinder.
Any experience using this?

Hi HiredArm : Hahhahaa :D LOL

Hi Double Negative : Yes, i'm thinking to get one more lens... however, I still undecided, not sure which one to get.
Lux 75/1.4 ? Zeiss 85/2 ZM ?
I'm also having a hard time to decide whether to get 35mm lens or not :(

Coming from DSLR's World to Rangefinder's world is not easy.
DSLR's Lenses are "Cheap" compare to rangefinder lens.
I don't need to think twice to get DSLR Lenses, but now, i have to think more than twice to get rangefinder lenses (Leica Lenses)
 
Hacker

Hacker

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deepdiver said:
I think I want to get Leica 24mm external viewfinder.


however, I still undecided, not sure which one to get.
Lux 75/1.4 ? Zeiss 85/2 ZM ?

I'm also having a hard time to decide whether to get 35mm lens or not :(
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The VF is really useful to me, especially when I have the 1.4x magnifier permanently on the M9.

A better comparison is between the 75 Cron or even the 90 Cron. Both are stunning but more expensive. The Zeiss is a really large lens.

 
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