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M9 and lenses guilt!
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Peter Klein
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Brian gets a pass because every 50 he touches ends up better than it was when he bought it! 
But seriously, some people view Leica as nothing more than bling neck jewelry for the rich. Others believe that only the latest technology deserves to exist. Calling Leica owners "wankers" makes such people feel better about themselves.
I use Leica simply because it's the best tool for me, and in general the pictures I take with it are better in ways I consider important. I don't have to justify my choice to anyone. Neither do you.
I use a DSLR and a micro 4/3 camera, too. I choose the best tool for the job at hand, with considerations for my ability to carry stuff, the image quality I'll get, and yes, the cost. I usually buy used--you can do a lot with last year's model.
--Peter
But seriously, some people view Leica as nothing more than bling neck jewelry for the rich. Others believe that only the latest technology deserves to exist. Calling Leica owners "wankers" makes such people feel better about themselves.
I use Leica simply because it's the best tool for me, and in general the pictures I take with it are better in ways I consider important. I don't have to justify my choice to anyone. Neither do you.
I use a DSLR and a micro 4/3 camera, too. I choose the best tool for the job at hand, with considerations for my ability to carry stuff, the image quality I'll get, and yes, the cost. I usually buy used--you can do a lot with last year's model.
--Peter
Double Negative
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Sometimes you can't put a price on the retreat that photography offers. It's nice to get out, by yourself and without distractions and just get into the zone for a while.
Your gear doesn't need to be expensive. Heck, get a Holga. As long as you're taking pictures and you're in your happy place - mission accomplished.
Your gear doesn't need to be expensive. Heck, get a Holga. As long as you're taking pictures and you're in your happy place - mission accomplished.
Yeah, me. It beats spending your money on "illegal" drugs, booze, hookers, donkeys, and penicillin. :deadhorse:
Double Negative
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Okay, well - let's not get crazy here.
Godfrey
Well-known member
Hmm. Given the cold/flu I've had in the past few days, penicillin sounds like a darn good thing ... !
jonoslack
Active member
Well . . all the things I've thought of saying have been said by someone else.
If you enjoy your M9 and you like shooting with it, then don't feel guilty about it - it's cheaper than lovers or sailboats!
I'm afraid I have too many cameras, but going back to my M9 is always an Aaaaaaah moment - and going through my photos from this year, it's the M9 ones which give me most satisfaction.
If you like it enjoy it (and forget the guilt).
all the best
If you enjoy your M9 and you like shooting with it, then don't feel guilty about it - it's cheaper than lovers or sailboats!
I'm afraid I have too many cameras, but going back to my M9 is always an Aaaaaaah moment - and going through my photos from this year, it's the M9 ones which give me most satisfaction.
If you like it enjoy it (and forget the guilt).
all the best
Well said.
in the end you will not want to be lying on your deathbed thinking "If I only had kept my M9". (or IQ180, or whatever you enjoy most)
-bob
uh?
The only point of a job is to pay for your hobbies. If they manage to generate income well that is ok too.
-bob
PeterA
Well-known member
This philosophy reflects my personal belief and practise - and deserves careful consideration. In paticular I beleive that it is important to be able to point ot some success in the hobby ( whatever it be and whatever that means) - whatever is needed in order to pursue this serious commitment is fine.
Pete
jonoslack
Active member
Thank you Pete . . I'm not terribly good at the whole concept of photography as a 'hobby'. I'm not professional . so I guess my photography must be a hobby (the odd paid gig is neither here nor there).
. . . . but despite my flippancy here I take it really seriously - it sure isn't a form of relaxation - it's another direction for creativity, and I put plenty of effort into it. Hobby seems just too demeaning! I try and apply just as stringent controls as I do with my 'real' work. . . as you say, a serious commitment - not so much in money, but certainly in time and effort.
all the best
I've heard that you can collapse a Summicron on a Leica M8 and M9, but the manual advises against it.When I go back through my pictures, the M9 ones can make me feel guilty. One Internet to whoever can identify this picture. You may find embarrassment prevents you from admitting it, though.:ROTFL:
Matt
Maybe because the author of the manual discovered it does not focus properly when collapsed....
MGrayson
Subscriber and Workshop Member
Nothing that fancy! It's a 28 Cron lens hood from the inside with the front cap still on. The bright blob is the light coming in through the viewfinder cutout on the hood. (Sorry, I do go on about that lens, but it is the most recent purchase, and thus gets me out of the house and shooting, which is the point, really..)
D'oh!
Matt
D'oh!
Matt
Jono,
the original was: "centered on finding a passion in life"
I am sure that Pete was responding to that ideal...hobby as defined these days does relegate the pursuit to a rather mean endeavor. Not at all what we all strive to attain.
I am sure that you both are more in agreement than not. I know that I am.
Bob
Matt,
I prefer to refer to these as a dark calibration frame...nice to fall back on the astrophotographers when one does this...and I have many times.
Not to mention the time I bought a new M6... drove three hours into Yosemite only to find that the boxed batteries were so old they died within 5 minutes...thank heavens that Kodak had the sunny 16 rule on the film cannister insert.
Nice capture ... never would have guessed. Mine are usually fairly close to 0,0,0
Bob
MGrayson
Subscriber and Workshop Member
It just adds to my embarrassment. I was using Auto Exposure
, and there was enough light leaking in that it wasn't THAT long an exposure. Good thing I chimp a lot!Matt
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Rob Martin
Guest
Guilt, an interesting concept.........
PeterA
Well-known member
Well I don't disagree with anything you say Jono - as Bob indicates I think we are in fact saying the same thing. I am (mostly) too phlegmatic a character to use a word like passion to describe my passion -
Pete
dude163
Active member
Work makes my life possible not vice versa
If you enjoy the M9, then why feel guilty? I know guys at work who spend 600 dollars for ONE golf club! then you have to add in club memberships, green fees etc. Or people who buy motorcycles for their hobby, Ive been out of bikes for a while now, but Harleys and Ducatis are in the 20,000 range easily
Have fun, life is short
If you enjoy the M9, then why feel guilty? I know guys at work who spend 600 dollars for ONE golf club! then you have to add in club memberships, green fees etc. Or people who buy motorcycles for their hobby, Ive been out of bikes for a while now, but Harleys and Ducatis are in the 20,000 range easily
Have fun, life is short