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But you have to consider the business plan that supports the purchase. What can you expect to get for a shoot? If you are doing high-end work, the investment may be worth it in terms of the business plan.Agree, you only need one and it will cost less than this camera will depreciate in value the next 4-6 years so you can throw it away and not have to deal with selling it and still come out ahead economically.
Do you think that converted cameras actually produce monochrom files?Agree, you only need one and it will cost less than this camera will depreciate in value the next 4-6 years so you can throw it away and not have to deal with selling it and still come out ahead economically.
But I agree with Godfrey's other part, I think buying these type of Leica's is not about economics, it's about buying a pristine piece of kit that can do things no other camera can do. Wether you're willing to pay the price for that is up to every individual to decide. I have as much respect for people who are willing to pay the price and show us the results here as for people who don't want or can't pay the price and show us good work with different (lower cost?) cameras. To each their own and I see no reason to diss the buyers or the non-buyers.
Sony exceptionalism and Leica hatred are an irresistible combination. Not the only one, sadly. Look what happened to the thread where the OP asked how best to configure a Mac Pro. :banghead:Another thread derailed by Sony conversation....:SPAM:
What about the Nikon guys? Do they get a pass? I think they were the ones hurling the insults... If we are being honest, it’s not like there haven’t been SOME Leica owners that have hurled insults to the effect of Leica exceptionalism coupled with Sony hatred. The point isn’t to inflame but to point out that a lot of fanboys exist on all sides and sometimes people are overly defensive which can lead to a misunderstanding. It’s the internet afterall... just saying. There are great people that use all brands of cameras and crappy ones too. I try to engage with the great ones which the vast majority of people here fall under IMO. Even when I may disagree with them. Everyone has a different personalized experience.Sony exceptionalism and Leica hatred are an irresistible combination. Not the only one, sadly. Look what happened to the thread where the OP asked how best to configure a Mac Pro. :banghead:
:wtf:Another thread derailed by Sony conversation....:SPAM:
I was replying to Godfrey, who now is a hobbyist like me. So I think for neither of us a business plan is needed :toocool:But you have to consider the business plan that supports the purchase. What can you expect to get for a shoot? If you are doing high-end work, the investment may be worth it in terms of the business plan.
If you are simply a hobbyist, then the economics are irrelevant beyond that you have the disposable income to afford it. Then it is simply the indirect value in the pleasure you may have from using a particular camera. I don't recommend buying cameras as an investment for future returns on its value. Stock will be better.
Why do you think I used these words:Do you think that converted cameras actually produce monochrom files?
Classic chrome...now you're talking John.I know that if I buy one I will do my best to wear that sucker out.
(But I want one in classic chrome!)
This is just my opinion (and general observation), that with regards to getting most out of the sensor such as that in the new M10-M....as with any modern current high end sensor with regards to resolution, of course the highest resolution, best performing lenses will "generally" yield the greatest detail. Yet it's not always about resolution but also the way a lens "draws" and especially (but not exclusively) with regards to Leica, many users love to use many classic lenses from the 1950's on up. This is especially so when B&W imagery is the objective and users of the original MM1 monochrome for example, often resort to using many classic lenses (such as the rigid cron) where primarily the way the lens draws an image is of paramount importance. Each type of lens has it's place.Yes, very tempted! (if only I had the cash)... it's one of two digital cameras that actually excite me... The other is the new Hasselblad back that I can pair with my 500 c/m.
Question: I have seen several YouTube videos out on the new M10M... one reviewer states that it's difficult to nail focus with this amount of resolution when shooting wide open. What do you all think about that? And the other thing mentioned was that you would need Leica's very top glass to get the most out of the sensor. Wondering if my lowly circa 90s Summicron 50 would suffice?
Not for me, I shoot both :grin:Sony exceptionalism and Leica hatred are an irresistible combination. Not the only one, sadly. Look what happened to the thread where the OP asked how best to configure a Mac Pro. :banghead:
Maybe on topic, but old news: See post # 25 on page 1 :toocool:
For 100% monitor view, yes. For a print, no.Question: I have seen several YouTube videos out on the new M10M... one reviewer states that it's difficult to nail focus with this amount of resolution when shooting wide open. What do you all think about that? And the other thing mentioned was that you would need Leica's very top glass to get the most out of the sensor. Wondering if my lowly circa 90s Summicron 50 would suffice?